Deputy Project Manager

About the Opportunity

Our Ireland Roads team is seeking a Deputy Project Manager/Principal Engineer with experience in the Roads Sector to be part of a team working on major national road schemes including the 85km A5 Western Transport Corridor, A29 Cookstown Bypass, N/M20 Cork to Limerick Project, and Public Transport schemes. The successful candidate will lead and help grow a team undertaking preliminary and detailed designs for major national Roads schemes and local authority transport improvements across Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Delivering project management support on Major Road schemes
• Analysis, problem solving, preparation of briefing plans, progress reports, and programme updates
• Financial administration such as in-month updates, month end reporting, and invoicing
• Supporting the Project Manager in various functions including Business/Quality Management System processes, contract, change, risk or resource management, earned value analysis, project reviews/audits, and lessons learnt analysis
• Leading a team of project staff and providing professional/technical guidance and coaching

About You

The successful candidate will be degree qualified in civil engineering or another appropriate subject and be a member of an appropriate professional engineering institution. Experience of working to UK or Ireland Roads standards is essential. Capable of working to tight project timescales, working comfortably under pressure, and having an open and honest approach. Good communication and team work skills are essential.

Eligibility

Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• Incorporated or Chartered Status (AMICE/MICE/EI or equivalent) or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Experience in Civil engineering or roads projects
• Full driver’s license
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to push boundaries
• Proven track record of dealing with Clients and forging effective relationships
• Experience of Contract Preparation and Contract Supervision using NEC forms of contract
• Mentoring and guiding junior members of staff
• Good written and oral communication skills

Benefits

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy
• Inclusivity & Diversity initiatives
• Health & Wellbeing support through the Thrive programme
• Flexibility in work hours with "WSP My Hour"
• Development and training opportunities

About Company

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