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...

PMCM is our new project, cost and commercial management discipline that provides a range of project related services across multiple market sectors including transportation, buildings, water, energy and defence.

Reporting to the PMCM Head of Discipline, the successful candidate will set the direction for WSP's PMCM activities in the Nuclear sector and will be the driving force on business development, growth activities and delivery. The new appointee will use his or her own network to identify future opportunities, lead the client development and business growth capability, assist in the formulation of winning bids, and be closely involved in developing relationships with key clients. He or she will also initially be expected to take a lead role in delivering work and help establish and grow a PMCM Nuclear team that is industry recognised. As growth is firmly on the agenda, the individual will lead the development and implementation of the 3-year PMCM Nuclear Strategy.

Responsibilities include

• Lead development, ongoing co-ordination and updates of 3-year Nuclear strategy.
• Lead and champion PMCM Nuclear related Key Account Management
• Lead PMCM Nuclear related Business Development - internal and Client facing.
• Lead Strategic level bids and lead the initial phase of delivery.
• Strategic overview of Nuclear markets and key opportunities, maintaining pipeline.
• Lead and develop Nuclear client management, pursuit management and authoring capabilities.

Skills / Experience

• The ability to work closely with WSP colleagues and clients at a senior level.
• Demonstrable PMCM Nuclear sector knowledge and project/commercial delivery experience at senior level and with a senior network.
• Proven Key client management skills - able to develop/maintain excellent client relationships ensuring repeat business and continually improved client satisfaction.
• The ability to think strategically and lead the development of strategy.
• The ability to identify and develop business opportunities from initial discussions through to bid submissions and bid win.
• The ability to demonstrate the ability to network and grow relationships in a complex organisation both internally and externally.
• An understanding of all the services WSP can offer, and proactively integrate these for the best client delivery.

Personal Profile

• The ability to be a confident leader with proven strategy, business growth and project/commercial delivery experience in the Nuclear sector.
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and commitment.
• The ability to effectively engage others to achieve sector goals.
• A hard-working self-starter with initiative, able to set own and sector priorities.
• The ability to work in complex organisations in a team environment and develop relationships and rapport with external clients and internal colleagues.
• Excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to influence and interact with people at all levels in a diplomatic and persuasive manner.
• The ability to establish effective working relationships with executive stakeholders.
• The ability to work at a strategic level as well as being 'hands on' when required.
• Confident enough to be able to use their initiative - proven experience of making things happen.
• The ability to work with a considerable amount of complex and detailed information.
• Professional manner and able to work effectively under pressure, supporting others to do the same.
• Strong organisational skills - can effectively manage several projects concurrently, ensuring that all deadlines are met.
• The ability to deal with conflicting priorities and to offer positive solutions.

Your team

You will be part of a diverse, growing team of Project and Commercial Management Team focusing on facilitating successful outcomes for our clients. We have a strong workforce of Project Controls Managers with expertise from all backgrounds that are passionate about producing high quality services.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

• Monitor project costs and budgets, providing regular reports and analysis to project managers.
• Support and assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules (Primavera P6, MS Project, ASTA etc)
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure effective communication and coordination of project activities.
• Contributes to the facilitation and delivery of performance reporting and reviews.
• Assist in the implementation of project controls processes and tools to improve project performance.
• Prepare and present project status reports to clients and senior management.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management and project controls methodologies.
• Support risk management activities, including identifying and assessing project risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Conduct performance analysis and provide recommendations for project improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards.
• Exposure developing PowerBI and Data Analytics is desirable.

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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.

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About Us

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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

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 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#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 any workplace adjustments in support of your application.