Senior Project Manager (PMCM Build)

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?At WSP, we're committed to helping our people grow, thrive, and build careers that are both fulfilling and impactful. Whatever stage you're at in your career journey, you'll find opportunities to develop your skills, broaden your experience, and work on projects that truly matter. Through our global reach and collaborative culture, you'll have the chance to work alongside talented, supportive colleagues who will challenge, inspire, and help you realise your potential.WSP's Project Management and Commercial Management discipline (PMCM) plays a central role in shaping and delivering complex real estate and built environment projects across the UK and EU. Our teams provide client-side project management, commercial management and strategic delivery advice across major development, refurbishment and estate transformation programmes, helping clients make informed decisions and achieve successful outcomes through every stage of the project lifecycle.As our London team continues to grow, we are looking for high-performing Senior Project Managers who are excited by the opportunity to contribute to major real estate commissions across London and the South-East. This role offers the chance to lead and support projects for both public and private sector clients across a diverse portfolio, including commercial offices, mixed-use developments, residential-led regeneration, hospitality, education, life sciences, public-sector estates, complex refurbishments and live-environment developments.The OpportunityIn this role, you'll have the opportunity to:Lead and support project management commissions across the full RIBA lifecycle, from early strategy, briefing and business case development through to procurement, delivery, handover and close-out.Act as a trusted advisor to our clients, supporting them in managing scope, programme, budget, risk, quality, change and stakeholder expectations with confidence and clarity.Chair project, design team and stakeholder meetings, producing clear, concise and action-focused reports, minutes, dashboards and decision papers.Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams, contractors, specialist suppliers and internal WSP technical disciplines to support effective and successful project delivery.Establish and maintain robust governance, reporting, risk management and change control processes tailored to the specific needs of each commission.Drive safe, sustainable, efficient and value-led outcomes, helping clients make informed decisions that balance commercial, environmental and operational priorities.Build and strengthen relationships with new and existing clients, advisers, project stakeholders and industry partners, contributing to repeat business opportunities and long-term account growth.Support business development activities, including bids, proposals, client presentations, market engagement and knowledge-sharing across the wider PMCM business.Why Join Our Team?At WSP, we believe our people are our greatest strength, and we're committed to creating an environment where you can do your best work while continuing to develop professionally.You'll join WSP's wider Project and Commercial Management business, working alongside experienced project leaders, commercial specialists and technical experts on high-profile real estate and built environment commissions.You'll benefit from visible leadership, structured mentoring, meaningful career development conversations and access to WSP's extensive learning and professional development resources.You'll be encouraged and supported to take ownership of your career, expand your client advisory capability and progress towards Associate, Project Director or other senior leadership pathways.You'll be part of a flexible, hybrid working culture that balances remote collaboration with time spent in WSP offices, client offices and project sites as required to support project and client needs.What We're Looking ForWe recognise that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We're interested in individuals who can bring strong project management expertise, a collaborative mindset and a commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for clients.We're particularly interested in candidates who have:Proven experience as a client-side Project Management Consultant within a property, construction, infrastructure or built environment consultancy.A track record of leading or meaningfully supporting complex projects or programmes, ideally within the UK real estate sector.Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage programme, scope, risk, change, quality and stakeholder priorities within a consultancy environment.Confidence in chairing meetings, influencing stakeholders, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and producing high-quality client-facing reports and recommendations.Experience across multiple RIBA stages, with an understanding of UK procurement routes, contract forms, design management, construction delivery and handover processes.Professional accreditation, or active progress towards membership of a relevant professional institution such as MAPM, MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent.A relevant degree, higher education qualification or equivalent practical experience in project management, construction, real estate, engineering or a related discipline.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. With us, you can. Apply today.#LI-MF1We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?Work-life balanceAt 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 & BelongingWe welcome applicants with varied 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 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 & WellbeingWe are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. 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 timeTo 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 developmentWe 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.#WeAreWSPHere 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. Full timePosting Date: