Principal Project Manager

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

1/2/2025

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…

• You will join a growing team of dedicated Project Managers and other related professionals, who work together to deliver projects within the Built Environment across the UK.
• You will be an instrumental member of our Project Management team who are currently responsible for delivering multi large-scale new-build, refurbishment, restoration and mixed-use developments, within a variety of sectors.
• You will be given opportunities to manage your own projects, with ongoing support as part of your career development, and taking on responsibility for the successful planning and execution of projects and programmes within the Built Environment through all project gateways.
  
  

YOUR TEAM

You will be part of WSP’s wider PMCM Buildings team, offering you further opportunities to work on exciting projects across the UK.

• Our PMs work across the UK within a of variety sector such as education, transport, rail, industry, energy, healthcare and defence, to name a few. There are opportunities for the right candidate to diversify or to specialise within their chosen sector/career path.
• Your future development will be actively supported, within a supportive and caring culture, with access to WSP’s full range of training and development tools and resources.
• Your working week will be exciting, challenging and varied, and you will be empowered to drive your own career development.
• You will integrate into our team’s flexible working culture, attending meetings remotely and in-person, attending client offices and construction sites as appropriate to meet the needs of each client and project.
• You will help manage and support the development of our Early Career Professionals, giving them the benefit of your unique experience and knowledge.
• You will support our various business development initiatives through successful tendering, networking and regular client and consultant engagement.
• You will engage with WSP wider initiatives to promote our commitment towards reducing the carbon footprint across the projects and programmes that we influence.
• With extensive connections into all professional bodies WSP offers you great opportunities to grow your professional networks and in turn you will help WSP to grow and diversify our business into new and exciting areas.
  
  

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Want to grow and develop your Project Management career within a Global Business
• Have NEC4 contract experience, ideally with an ECC Project Manager Accreditation.
• Chartership with a recognised professional institution, or working towards. (APM, CIOB, RICS)
• Have a proven Project Management background within the build environment, managing multi-disciplinary teams from inception through to practical completion.
• A strong technical ability with commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication, numerical, collaboration and presentational skills.
• Familiarity with Project Management systems such as MS Project and contracts management software such as SYPRO, CEMAR, etc.
• Proven track record of working as part of a project team and/or leading your own projects.
• Can demonstrate your ability to coordinate and manage teams to consistently deliver projects within tight timelines.
• Are passionate about construction, innovation and industry best practice initiatives.
• Are not afraid to challenge the status quo, to try innovative solutions and learn from past experiences.
• Hold a relevant degree, or similar higher education qualification.
  
  

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

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

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

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.