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 is required. Chartered membership of a relevant professional body is advantageous. Experience in project/programme management, including Technical and Project management, and Project Controls is necessary. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential.

Eligibility

Experience in building successful project/programme delivery teams is required. Working experience of managing NEC 3/4 contracts is necessary.

Benefits

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy
• Inclusivity & Belonging with employee resource groups
• Health & Wellbeing support through Thrive programme and Virtual GP service
• Flexible working arrangements and Gymflex scheme

About Company

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to creating positive impacts on the communities we serve through innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are committed to local communities and international collaboration.