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WSP USA Major Projects Project Manager in Belfast, United Kingdom

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…

To find out more about our ROADs business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Roads and highways | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/sectors/roads-and-highways)

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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

  • Working with the Client and design teams to deliver compliant designs on time and within budget, in accordance with CDM, internal Business system QA & procedures, and technical review requirements

  • Managing projects to ensure coordination of multi-disciplinary inputs

  • Managing resources effectively and efficiently to meet fluctuating work loads and Client demands

  • Lead the design process and co-ordinate the project team to deliver appropriate and cost effective solutions to the agreed programme; and support those less experienced by technical review, mentoring and advice.

  • Developing relationships with other WSP teams to utilise additional resources required for multi-disciplinary project delivery.

  • Agreeing fees and managing the commercial position on the project.

Your team

Our Irish Roads team is seeking a Project Manager with extensive post qualification experience in the design of Major Roads Infrastructure projects to be part of the leadership team working on the delivery of some major road schemes including Metrolink, the A5 Western Transport Corridor, A29 Cookstown Bypass and the NM20 Cork to Limerick Road Improvement scheme. Project, or Active Travel and Safe School projects for the National Transport Authority and Local Authorities.

Due to recent successes and the continuing delivery of the A5 Western Transport Corridor and the A29 Cookstown Bypass, the team is growing and offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate seeking new and exciting opportunities.

This role will primarily be client facing and the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of delivery of schemes in either the local or national transport arena across Ireland.

It is anticipated that you will be a Chartered Civil Engineer or an Incorporated Engineer with extensive post professional qualification experience. It is expected that this experience will include the following:

  • Project management and technical delivery lead of medium to high complexity road schemes, with detailed experience of the Department for Infrastructure procedures essential.

  • Proven track record and knowledge in design, maintenance and supervision of road related projects. This should include new build, maintenance and assessment of roads infrastructure.

  • Proven working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW) in relation to road projects.

  • Experience or knowledge of road design packages such as MX/Civils3D but not essential.

  • Good communication, client handling and interpersonal skills are essential.

  • Excellent IT skills including MSProject.

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