Assistant Project Manager

Description

• Promote a strong culture of health, safety, quality, and sustainability, aligning with WSP’s guiding principles.
• Contribute to the preparation and management of project documentation in line with WSP governance and client requirements.
• Support the co-ordination with design, environmental, commercial, and construction specialists to ensure fully integrated project delivery.
• Support senior colleagues to ensure full compliance with NEC4 contract management processes.
• Support the Project Director, Project Manager and, where appropriate, take the lead on elements of multi-disciplinary projects under the National Highways Scheme Delivery Framework (NH SDF) and other regional frameworks.
• Support Project Managers in developing and maintaining project programmes, budgets, and financial forecasts.
• Manage and communicate with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners effectively.
• Support internal and external stakeholders that influence your projects.
• Support commercial and financial planning, cost control, and performance reporting.

Requirements

• Working towards or recently achieved APM PMQ, PFQ, and/or MAPM accreditation (or equivalent).
• Competent user of Microsoft 365 and MS Project; experience with Primavera P6 is desirable. Proficient in the use of a suite of AI tools including MS Copilot ………
• Demonstrated understanding of commercial and financial management within a project lifecycle environment.
• An initiative-taking mindset with the ability to think critically, adapt quickly, and drive continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of NEC4 contracts and their practical application.
• Experience supporting or delivering multi-disciplinary infrastructure and/or public realm schemes, ideally within a highways or transportation context.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to engage confidently across project teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance