Overview

Senior Environmental Project Manager role at WSP

Join to apply for the Senior Environmental Project Manager role at WSP. This role focuses on delivering environmental projects within a multidisciplinary Earth & Environment team.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary environmental projects as the designated Project Manager or Project Director for large, complex, high-value assignments.
• Act as the environmental lead project manager, ensuring implementation of core project management elements (programme, commercial, quality) while prioritising health and safety and inclusion and diversity.
• Form and manage high-performing project teams, inspiring delivery of exemplary work.
• Deliver environmental principles on projects, including regulatory compliance, mitigation and management of environmental impact, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability; oversee baseline data management, survey planning, and interface with enabling works.
• Maintain robust working knowledge of key environmental disciplines and consultancy services; actively manage project change and risks to ensure governance, compliance, and optimal delivery.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Experience as an environmental consultant with knowledge of environmental impact assessments, sustainability, regulatory compliance, baseline data management, survey planning, and interface with construction or enabling works.
• Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary environmental projects with a focus on client satisfaction and high-quality outcomes.
• Experience leading project teams and delivering successful project outcomes within defined parameters.
• Strong commercial and contractual management skills, including experience with Professional Services Contracts such as NEC3/4.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, able to articulate key points clearly to diverse audiences.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with a hybrid working policy: flexibility to work from home and collaborate in modern UK offices.
• Inclusivity and belonging: a culture that values diverse backgrounds and authentic contribution.
• Health & wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP access, workplace adjustments, gym membership benefits, and menopause support.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour for personal activities, with flexibility to balance time as needed; part-time and flexible working options; additional leave and bank holiday flexibility.
• Your development: supportive environment with training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments as needed.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services

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