Project Manager - Roads

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

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.

A Little More About Your Role…

• Manage highways projects for public and private sector clients across Cumbria, the North of England and beyond, through planning, design and construction stages
• Lead the preparation and submission of successful bids for future projects as part of frameworks and other procurement routes
• Your projects range from planning active travel initiatives to designing new highway infrastructure improvements, overseeing construction contractors and managing assets in operation
• Your clients range from the new unitary councils in Cumbria to Local Authority framework commissions and national infrastructure agencies across the North of England and beyond
• This role reports to the Team Leader for the Roads business in Carlisle
• Your team is comprised of Engineers in Carlisle supported by remote resources in India – this worldwide representation brings a diverse culture to your team
• Specific development opportunities include progression to higher grades within the WSP Transport & Infrastructure business as the team grows over the coming months
• The Carlisle office is conveniently located in the City Centre, directly opposite the West Coast Mainline railway station, with direct access to the M6

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Significant experience of managing highway projects and programmes
• Ability to understand national and local technical standards
• Experience of bidding for projects through frameworks and other procurement routes
• Experience in preparing and presenting technical reports to senior managers
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety including CDM 2015
• Experience of NEC contracts
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or significant relatable experience
• Chartered Engineer or working towards a professional qualification

About Us
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.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity
We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

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 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP
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.