Project Director (Associate Director) – Rail

About the Opportunity

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering on a specific large complex project or programme of work
• Implementing governance frameworks, controls, and reporting mechanisms to ensure effective project/ programme management
• Ensuring the project/ programme of works is delivered, safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
• Delivering the effective development and management of suppliers to meet complex project or programme requirements
• Directing and leading the project teams, and enhancing the teams’ effectiveness by ensuring that the appropriate development is carried out through training, coaching, and mentoring

About You

A degree in a relevant engineering or management discipline (such as project or construction management, engineering, science, or building). Chartered membership of a relevant professional body, or nearing completion of this status would be advantageous. APM / MSP / PMI / PRINCE2 / Six Sigma certifications are considered beneficial. Experience in project/ programme management, including Technical and Project management, and Project Controls. Experience of working in a senior management role, on multiple significant projects, with demonstrated Client-side project/ programme delivery in a commercial environment.

Eligibility

Experience working at a senior level with organizations such as Network Rail, HS2, TfGM, and other rail-related entities is seen as advantageous. Experience in building successful project/ programme delivery teams. Team leader, strategic thinker, demonstrates curiosity, is solution-focused, and responsive to Client issues. Strong commercial focus, business acumen, strategic insight, and financially astute. Effective leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Working experience of managing NEC 3/4 contracts.

Benefits

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy
• Inclusivity & Diversity with a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Health & Wellbeing support through the Thrive program
• Flexibility in work hours and arrangements
• Development opportunities through training, mentoring, or Chartership

About Company

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.