Director - #1771886

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.

The Project Director is fully accountable for the project health and safety, technical, commercial, security and financial performance of the project and for its successful delivery in accordance with the Business Management System (BMS). They are accountable for all aspects of the project, including services delivered by other Cost Centres or Disciplines, by other WSP Group companies, or by Sub-consultants. The Project Director must identify and oversee the work of a suitably competent Project Manager and will set out a framework for delegating certain responsibilities in line with their contributions to the project.

• Takes primary responsibility for client care and management.
• Makes sure we have a clear understanding of what the Client wants.
• Ensures that appropriate attention is given to the Client relationship.
• Seeks informal and, when appropriate, formal Client feedback.
• Appoints a suitably competent project team.
• Appoints a Project Manager with skills, knowledge and experience appropriate to the requirements and level of risk associated with the project.
• Provides oversight to the capability, behaviours, security performance and well-being of the project team.
• Ensures active management resources remote from the core project team including Sub-Contractors.
• Ensures that the work, budgeted costs and pricing associated with the project are defined, planned and understood.
• Engages in an effective handover where the bid team is different from the delivery team.
• Confirms that governance has been met and all necessary approvals have been granted.
• Confirms that appropriate contractual documentation is in place and signed prior to commencement both in relation to Client facing and supply chain needs.
• Ensures health, safety and wellbeing risks are identified and plans are in place to manage and control.
• Ensures environmental risks are identified and plans are in place to manage and control.
• Confirms a sufficiently defined plan is in place to guide the delivery of the project and has been shared with the project team.
• Takes primary responsibility for client care and management.
• Makes sure we have a clear understanding of what the Client wants.
• Ensures that appropriate attention is given to the Client relationship.
• Seeks informal and, when appropriate, formal Client feedback.
• Appoints a suitably competent project team.
• Appoints a Project Manager with skills, knowledge and experience appropriate to the requirements and level of risk associated with the project.
• Provides oversight to the capability, behaviours, security performance and well-being of the project team.
• Ensures active management resources remote from the core project team including Sub-Contractors.
• Ensures that the work, budgeted costs and pricing associated with the project are defined, planned and understood.
• Engages in an effective handover where the bid team is different from the delivery team.
• Confirms that governance has been met and all necessary approvals have been granted.
• Confirms that appropriate contractual documentation is in place and signed prior to commencement both in relation to Client facing and supply chain needs.
• Ensures health, safety and wellbeing risks are identified and plans are in place to manage and control.
• Ensures environmental risks are identified and plans are in place to manage and control.
• Confirms a sufficiently defined plan is in place to guide the delivery of the project and has been shared with the project team.
• Ensures effective security management throughout the Project Life Cycle and security controls are agreed upon, implemented, and assured throughout delivery.
• Ensures appropriate controls are in place to monitor delivery against the plan.
• Chairs regular, robust and holistic project reviews on the progress and performance of the project.
• Regularly reviews risk, both positive (opportunities) and negative (threats) on the project.
• Regularly checks for any changes on the project.
• Drives consideration of opportunities to deliver efficiencies and margin improvement.
• Monitors the issue and payment of invoices.
• Oversees formal closure of the project.
• Confirms deliverables have been issued and accepted by the Client.
• Checks the Client is satisfied with the service they have received.
• Agrees the plan for sharing any significant lessons that have been captured.
• Confirms the project has been formally closed.
  
  

Essential

• Relevant successful experience in project management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Detailed knowledge of Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations 2015
• General knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental Regulations
• Team leader capable of motivating the team
• Commercial and financial understanding and knowledge
  
  

Successful applications will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment

Desirable

• Membership of the Association for Project Management or other professional body
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• A degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of investment processes and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of project and contract management
  
  

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.