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 team… The Rail International team is currently delivering Projects across all continents from feasibility to detailed design, construction support and hand over of Rail and light rail projects for a wide variety of clients. We deliver Projects where we are both the lead organisation and also where we support our colleagues in other countries where we have a strong presence; drawing on resources from around the UK and wider business to support our technical capabilities and deliver excellence for our clients. Joining a specialist Project delivery focused team ranging in Project Management experience from early career professionals to 20 years. Working collaboratively with clients and our international colleagues to deliver programmes of strategic regional and national importance. Roles offer development opportunities both within the UK team and internationally with the Global community of WSP. Opportunity to gain formal PM qualifications through the APM pathway including mentorship and guidance. Modern offices in great city centre locations. Working as part of our International Rail team supporting project managing as well as pursuit and delivery of international projects utilising our UK and related iCRC resources Maximising opportunities for WSP The role will involve both work from the UK with opportunities to work internationally for periods on a typical 70:30 basis over a period of time Provision of support and assistance to others in the Rail team on a variety of cross sector schemes and commissions To manage WSP Business Management Systems and contract set up, reporting and controls To manage contract change control, cash flow and financial risk A little more about your role… Typical role covers all aspects of project leadership including client management, scope, schedule, commercial, change and risk & issue management. Leading tenders and seeking out opportunities for the Rail business Developing solutions to issues and executing plans to mitigate them; Managing multidisciplinary teams over an international and diverse group to deliver; Reporting of progress and escalation of issues; Supporting other Project Managers through change requests and managing their implementation Experience of working within the International Rail and Light Rail environment, specifically in the management of international clients and cross business processes will be advantageous. This role would suit experienced professionals with Project Management experience, now seeking to develop their career further. What we'd be looking for you to demonstrate… A degree and Chartered status of a relevant professional body Experience of project, design, technical management and tendering, of rail projects internationally Awareness of the use of standard forms of Contract, in particular NEC and/or FIDIC Strong commercial awareness Multi Discipline leadership Capability Excellent communication skills, beneficial if multi-lingual Ability to work effectively in a team environment and with minimal support Additional experience in one or more of the following sectors is beneficial Highways & Transportation Civils, Bridge & Ground Engineering Intelligent Transport Systems Entrepreneurial and proactive approach to tasks Flexible and committed to completing the tasks in hand Organised with effective time management capability Flexible and prepared to work away from home office, either visiting or on short-term assignment to other offices or sites, approximately 30% of the year Experience of working on international projects 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-MA1 Qualifications • Focus on essential qualifications, skills and experience to provide greater scope for inclusion.