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Job Description
In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
To find out more about our Earth & Environment, Water & Energy business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/hubs/environment
Your New Role: What's Involved?
We are ready to hire a number of Assistant Project Managers to join our growing Environmental Project Management team to play a key role in Multi-Disciplinary environmental projects, supporting the Project Manager and Technical Lead to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget. You will work on a diverse and exciting range of environmentally led projects across the UK in both the public and private sectors.
You will:
1. Support the development of project proposals including determining project requirements, scope, resources, programme, and cost estimates (budgets) for project delivery.
2. Assist the Project Manager in developing project management documentation including project management plans, cost estimates and forecasts, risk registers, project schedules and stakeholder registers.
3. Coordinate the monitoring and update of project schedules and progress against milestones.
4. Prepare health and safety information for site visits and seek necessary internal approvals.
5. Schedule meetings, take minutes and track actions.
6. Undertake information management activities via industry-used Common Data Environments such as SharePoint and ProjectWise.
7. Work with multi-disciplinary environmental project teams consisting of technical/professional staff and suppliers.
8. Assist in the administration of supplier contracts.
YOUR TEAM
We are a friendly team that supports each other to develop our skills and grow our network in the business. You will undertake a variety of tasks and will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career.
WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE
1. An interest or experience in the environment and/or land-based sustainable development, a can-do attitude and a hunger to develop your career.
2. Strong levels of communication (both in person and through digital channels).
3. Problem-solving skills and great attention to detail.
4. Collaboration and determination.
5. Degree in a relevant discipline (such as environment, project or construction management, engineering, science, building or quantity surveying) or a combination of relevant project management experience and qualifications.
6. Project experience, with a preference for a background in environment or sustainability sectors.
About Us
We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!
To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Work-life balance? WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important - whether that's for your families, friends, or yourself.
Inclusivity & Diversity? We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work.
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.
Flex your time? For improved work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP Hour" which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day.
Your development? We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that's why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development.
APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!
#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.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
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