Senior Environmental Project Manager Join the Environmental Delivery Team at WSP in the UK & Ireland. Our team works on high‑profile infrastructure projects for clients including National Grid, Great British Nuclear, and Tier‑1 Contractors. About the Role

Provide strategic direction and oversee successful delivery of environmental projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with sustainability and climate resilience objectives. Motivate and empower multi‑disciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance. Engage proactively with senior clients and stakeholders, co‑creating solutions and cultivating long‑term trusted partnerships. Manage contract delivery effectively, utilising project controls and contract management systems to oversee change, programme milestones, commercial outcomes and risk mitigation strategies. Develop and implement robust risk and change management approaches to ensure project resilience and achievement of business goals. Promote innovation and best practices, integrating sustainability, safety and digital tools into all aspects of project delivery. Support business growth by contributing to high‑quality bids and proposals that secure future opportunities and expand our impact.

What We Are Looking For

Leadership delivering standalone environmental projects and managing key environmental workstreams within large, multidisciplinary programmes. Track record of successfully delivering complex environmental components as part of major infrastructure projects. Practical experience with NEC4 PSC contracts (particularly Options A and E). Proven ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and with senior stakeholders. Understanding of environmental consenting and the associated planning regime. Possession of or working towards project management qualifications, notably APM PMQ. Robust project management skills, including:

Programme (critical path, dependencies and milestones) Commercial acumen, including financial oversight and budget management Change management Health, safety and quality management and leadership

Benefits & Development Work‑life balance: hybrid working two days a week with modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging: culture of inclusion and belonging, employee resource groups. Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable adjustments, Gymflex scheme, menopause support package. Flexibility: “WSP My Hour”, part‑time and flexible arrangements, additional leave, bank holiday entitlement. Development: training, mentoring, chartership support. About WSP WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with over 69,000 employees worldwide. We create positive, long‑lasting impacts through innovation, integrity, and inclusion. EEO Statement 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. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Project Management Industries Professional Services Location: Manchester Area, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr