Overview

Senior or Principal WINEP Project Manager (Water Resources) – WSP, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Responsibilities

• Working across the Sustainable Water Management and Aquatic Ecology teams to manage and support the delivery of robust technical assessments and high quality reporting
• Leading day-to-day client and regulator engagement for delivery of WINEP investigations
• Project management including financial and change control and quality assurance through checking and reviewing
• Working with Service Area leads to support development and delivery of our pipeline of WINEP projects
• Generating high quality bid proposals and developing innovative solutions to meet our clients\' needs
• Displaying and promoting a 'safety first' attitude in line with WSP's health and safety policy and procedures

What we will be looking for

• Experience of managing WINEP investigations or similar, including project and technical management, with the ability to effectively manage a wider team of experts to deliver robust technical assessments
• A clear understanding of regulatory requirements and expectations of WINEP investigations, particularly in relation to the Water Framework Directive
• Ideally, some experience in projects involving assessing impacts of abstraction on the water environment. You do not necessarily need to be a technical expert in the hydrological or hydro-ecological approaches used in those assessments, but should be able to understand their application and be able to work with relevant technical experts to successfully deliver projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the potential to engage and influence at all levels
• A sound understanding of client needs and strong commercial awareness. Experience of identifying and developing business opportunities as well as the preparation of winning proposals
• Excellent report-writing and technical review skills

Qualifications

• MSc and/or BSc degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. earth sciences, environmental science, geography)
• You will have gained, or be working towards, chartership with a relevant professional body.

What we offer

We offer a dynamic but supportive environment for motivated and talented individuals to fulfil their potential. We recognise that our people are central to our success as a business.

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.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance — Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging — We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and encourage people to bring their whole selves to work; we promote a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• Health & Wellbeing — We support your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, including access to a Virtual GP service and a menopause support package, plus workplace adjustments and gym benefit options.
• Flexibility — We offer flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use bank holidays as you choose.
• Your development — We invest in training and chartership opportunities to support your growth.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our people are united by the purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

#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 workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services