Assistant - Project Management

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Assistant Project Manager to support and lead the delivery of numerous projects and PMO initiatives in WSP Planning Information Management.

Supporting a large team of land professionals, you will be required to lead and manage the day-day delivery of our services, ensuring these are provided on time, to the required quality and within the allocated budget. 

Our clients develop major aviation, highway, rail, energy and water infrastructure Projects. We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Project Manager who can effectively support a diverse team whilst interfacing with our clients in the delivery of projects.

Core Functions

• Lead on supporting the Operations and PMO lead on reporting, bid writing, marketing writing, PowerBI reports, commercial support using .xls and data analytics
• Support on the safety, health and wellbeing of the project team
• Manage project controls through WSP and client systems
• Review and advise on the contract scope and discuss with project delivery team
• Support the management of the interface between the Client and WSP
• Support the management of reporting and cost controls in collaboration with the Technical Manager on the project
• Forecasting and cost to complete reporting to client (using client specified method and processes) and internally using off-line work books and online using Business World application
• Support risk workshops where appropriate (in line with internal and client expectations)
• Ensure the team are aware and able to fulfil the monthly forecast hours in line with the programme
• Undertake scheduling in collaboration with the Technical Manager on the project
• Developing KPIs with assistance from the Technical Manager and Principal PM
• You will ensure that quality procedures are being adhered to through discussion with the lead referencers and Technical Manager
• Set up regular internal / external (in collaboration with the Client PM) progress meetings
• Discuss where efficiencies could be made to give the client 'added value'
• You will ensure that the project has sufficient resources to meet the demand of the programme - in collaboration with the lead referencer and London office team leader and those leading on GIS and PinPoint
• Manage a delivery team of land referencers, GIS Technicians and data managers
• Develop a working knowledge of the DCO, CPO or hybrid Bill processes to support technical delivery.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have: 

• An appropriate degree qualification in a relevant discipline
• Membership of a Professional Institution
• APMP, Prince2 or similar Project Management qualification
• Ability to interrogate, question and challenge information
• Ability to coordinate the submission of accurate reports to predetermined deadlines
• Understanding of project management, project controls and procedures normally associated with a major integrated infrastructure project
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and Project (or Primavera P6)
• Previous experience of commercial contract/ project management
• Experience managing internal teams and interfacing with client organisations

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms providing technical consultancy to the built and natural environment. We believe that for societies to thrive, we must all hold ourselves accountable for tomorrow. For us, that means creating innovative solutions to the challenges the future will bring to the communities and environments where we live and work across the UK.

We are locally dedicated and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, programme and construction management professionals. Our experts design lasting solutions in the property & buildings, transportation & infrastructure, environment, industry, resources (including mining, and oil & gas) and power & energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. And safety and sustainability are embedded in everything that we do.

Check out www.wsp.com for more info about the great work we do.