WINEP Project Manager - Senior/Principal (Water Resources)

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior/Principal Project Manager to manage WINEP water resources investigations within the Catchment Science team of the Sustainable Water Management Consulting group. The role supports AMP8 with delivering high-quality technical assessments and reporting, working with hydrogeologists, hydrologists, geomorphologists and hydro-ecologists.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the delivery of robust technical assessments and high-quality reporting across the Sustainable Water Management and Aquatic Ecology teams.
• Lead 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.
• Collaborate with Service Area leads to develop and deliver the pipeline of WINEP projects.
• Generate high-quality bid proposals and develop innovative solutions to meet clients\' needs.
• Promote a \"safety first\" attitude in line with WSP\'s health and safety policy and procedures.

What we are looking for

• Experience of managing WINEP investigations or similar, including project and technical management, with ability to coordinate a wider team of experts to deliver robust technical assessments.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and expectations of WINEP investigations, particularly regarding the Water Framework Directive.
• Experience in projects involving assessing impacts of abstraction on the water environment; ability to work with technical experts to deliver projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify and develop business opportunities and prepare winning proposals.
• Excellent report-writing and technical review skills.

Qualifications

• MSc and/or BSc in a relevant discipline (e.g. earth sciences, environmental science, geography).
• Gained or working towards chartership with a relevant professional body.

What we offer

• Hybrid working policy with home and office work options in the UK; flexible working arrangements and core benefits.
• Inclusive and Belonging culture, health & wellbeing programs including Thrive, Virtual GP, menopause support, and gym discounts.
• Development opportunities including training, mentoring, and Chartership.
• Supportive environment with potential to shape the role and seniority to suit the candidate.

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