Project Director - Water - #1664077

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…

The Project Director is accountable for day-to-day project matters supported by Senior Project Managers and Project Managers associated with their portfolio. They are responsible for leadership of people, projects, clients and business performance. The number of project responsibilities will normally be 2 - 3 major projects together with a portfolio of smaller schemes.

We are looking for individuals with excellent major project and/or programme leadership skills and a proven track record of leading the delivery of a portfolio of projects throughout the whole project lifecycle.

Accountabilities

• The Project Director is accountable for maintaining a healthy portfolio of Projects in accordance with the Project life cycle and is accountable for the success of Major Projects within the Water team
• The Project Director will be accountable for their own Projects as the Project Director
• Accountabilities includes development of new proposals, project mobilisation and the maintenance of the monthly project review cycle to ensure high quality outcomes on a proactive basis, with personal intervention as required into specific projects
• Exhibit and demonstrate behaviours and attitudes in accordance with company values through collaborative working, particularly with PMs/PDs, other Project Directors, Group Directors, Technical Leadership Group (TLG), Market and Account Directors and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Visible and exemplary Health, Safety and Wellbeing leadership
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage a portfolio of Major Projects (circa 2 – 3)
• Define, communicate and implement a consistent delivery model for Projects within the Delivery Pillar such that adequate direction and clear expectations are provided to our project communities
• Responsible for reporting and delivery of Project financial performance to the Water leadership team
• Work with the Market/Account Directors to identify future/new major projects, building a presence in the Market through increased external engagement
• Working with the Operations, Growth and Expertise pillars to ensure effective handover, mobilisation and delivery of ‘won’ projects
• Help build a reputation for best-in-class Major Project delivery, especially for Water clients, to support repeat business and growth
• Embed a positive people first, client centred culture across the Discipline
• Playing an active role in relevant Key Client Accounts
  
  

Our People

• Co-ordinate with Heads of Discipline, TLG, PMs and PDs and SLT for the effective deployment of competent and experienced resources to the mobilisation and delivery of projects
• Lead and inspire those within Water who want to develop their career in Project Leadership
• Actively participate in our People Performance cycle, providing feedback and contributing to goal setting across the team
• Feedback on any exceptional achievement/performance (team or individual) and instances of best practise to promote the celebration of successes
  
  

Commercial & Financial Management

• Effective implementation of Project commercial risk management controls, governance, reviews
• Effective implementation of Project Programmes and change control protocols.
• Responsible for commercial and financial performance of projects
• Ensure fees are in line with client budgets and forecasts, utilising earned value management techniques together with WIP and debt management
• Support the working capital process taking action as appropriate
  
  

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

Key Competencies & Experience

• Demonstrate excellent inter-personal skills with strong leadership and management abilities; capable of communicating effectively externally and internally with the business
• Establish, build and sustain strong client relationships
• Are adept at leading projects and have a strong track record of delivering desired outcomes against strategic priorities
• Can motivate teams to deliver in a high-pressure environment
• Are open to change and able to move at pace to seize opportunity
• Have strong project and commercial skills with the ability to develop innovative delivery solutions which meet client requirements, provide value for money and benefits for the business
• Are experienced in project delivery both in the public and private sector
• Have experience within Water – having worked across the markets, with a good understanding of the current and developing issues facing the sector
  
  

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.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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 9,000 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 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.