Principal Project Manager

The Opportunity

Our UK Water business is growing fast — and we’re looking for a Principal Project Manager to help deliver most important water programs under AMP8. 

In this role, Our Water Asset Design team works primarily in the municipal water sector as well as the non-regulated (industrial / international) sector. Our clients include some of the largest water companies in the UK, and contractors working in the sector. We deliver wastewater treatment, water treatment, sewerage, and water network schemes, as well as supporting other related industries. Our projects range in scope from routine network maintenance projects to some of the largest water projects in the UK. 

We are currently recruiting for a Principal Project Manager to join our Water PMO team to lead the delivery of projects involving multidisciplinary teams from optioneering through delivery and handover to the Client. 

You will be responsible for the planning, execution, monitoring and control, and completion of a defined project or defined work packages within a range of major projects or programmes to meet the clients project objectives. This includes leading, guiding and developing multi-disciplinary project teams, championing high quality delivery, and promoting a focus on health and safety.

You will:

• Manage project proposals including determining project requirements, scope, resources, programme, and cost estimates (budgets) for delivering the project
• Own the P&L with associated commercial and financial accountability including revenue delivery, margin and overhead management, budget and forecast determination and attainment, risk and opportunity reviews, cost controls, accounts payable/billing and cash collection
• Develop of project management documentation including project management plans, cost estimates and forecasts, risk registers, project schedules, stakeholder registers, project organisation charts etc. to successfully delivery the project objectives
• Monitor and control the project schedule, manhours, budgets, forecasts, and expenditure
• Ensure effective contract management including contract administration and change management
• Manage work being performed by project team members (including assistant PM’s working under your control), assuring outputs meet the project requirements
• Managing project deliverables, information, and records
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the project team and customer
• Anticipate and take pre-emptive action to address issues and potential conflict situations that may impact on project delivery
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams consisting of technical/professional staff and suppliers
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and captures lessons learned.

What We’ll Love About You

• You’re proactive, commercially aware and comfortable influencing at all levels. You can balance competing priorities, collaborate with technical experts and keep projects running smoothly, even across multiple offices and project streams.

You will bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering and master degree in project management
• 12+ years’ experience and proven project delivery on water infrastructure projects
• Background in engineering consulting with design management experience highly desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills, with experience working across distributed teams
• Ability to manage multiple tasks across several live projects
• Solid understanding of contracts, change management and drafting variations
• High competency in cost reporting, financial analysis, Excel and Word
• Experience setting up systems for project files, data control and compliance
• Proven ability managing project budgets and using financial tools
• Strong written communication skills, including preparing high‑quality reports
• Proven experience in the delivery of infrastructure projects (exposure within the regulated water industry and / or non-regulated water projects would be highly advantageous but not essential)
• Working knowledge or accreditation in NEC supported with the necessary technical and practical skills to administer NEC Contracts 
• Membership of professional institutions such as: Association for Project Management (APM), Project Management Institute (PMI) or Member of Institute of Civil Engineers (MICE) etc;
• Proficiency in use of project management tools and software; 
• Demonstrate competence in stakeholder management, risk, planning/scheduling, and commercial management.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

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• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
• A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
• A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

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.

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With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

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• Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
• Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

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WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.
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