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 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) is required.

Chartered membership of a relevant professional body, or nearing completion of this status would be advantageous.

Experience in project/ programme management and working in a senior management role on multiple significant projects is essential.

Eligibility

Experience working at a senior level with organizations such as Network Rail, HS2, TfGM, and other rail-related entities is seen as advantageous.

Strong commercial focus, business acumen, strategic insight, and effective leadership skills are required.

Benefits

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy
• Inclusivity & Diversity with employee resource groups
• Health & Wellbeing support including Med24 and Gymflex scheme
• Flexibility in work hours with "WSP My Hour" and flexible working arrangements
• Development opportunities through training, mentoring, or Chartership

About Company

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, WSP is dedicated to creating positive impacts on the communities it serves.