WINEP Project Manager - Senior/Principal (Water Resources)

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We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic self-starters who can work independently and as part of a team to manage WINEP water resources projects within the Catchment Science team in our Sustainable Water Management Consulting group. The role involves working with multi-disciplinary teams of technical experts and engaging with clients and regulators to deliver robust technical assessments and high-quality reporting.

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

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.

Experience & Skills

• 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
• Experience in projects involving assessing impacts of abstraction on the water environment; ability to understand application and work with relevant technical experts
• Excellent interpersonal skills and 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

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Experience of managing WINEP investigations or similar, including project and technical management
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for WINEP investigations (Water Framework Directive)
• Ability to work with wider technical teams and manage delivery across projects

About the Role and Team

Your role will sit within the Catchment Science team, working with hydrogeologists, hydrologists, geomorphologists and hydro-ecologists to deliver high-quality services for UK and international clients including government departments, the water industry and other sectors.

Why Join WSP

We offer a dynamic but supportive environment with opportunities to develop and shape your role to suit the right candidate. We recognise that our people are central to our success and provide a range of benefits and development opportunities.

What’s in It For You

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy (flexibility to work from home two days a week and in modern offices across the UK)
• Inclusivity and belonging, with a culture that values diversity and provides employee resource groups
• Health and wellbeing support, including Thrive programme, Virtual GP, menopause support, and gym benefits
• Flexible working arrangements, time-banking (WSP My Hour), and options to purchase additional leave
• Development opportunities, mentoring, and Chartership support

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our global team of more than 69,000 employees committed to making a positive impact.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Professional Services

We are committed to equal opportunity and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and provide workplace adjustments on request.

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