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WSP USA Assistant Project Manager - Lighting in Leeds, United Kingdom
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WSP is an international leader in Intelligent Infrastructure (II) with a strong track record of applying leading-edge lighting, information and communication technologies to optimise efficiency, safety and customer experience.
The Lighting and Energy Solutions (L&ES) group of II provides comprehensive lighting and electrical engineering design and advisory services for all aspects of light, lighting and low-voltage energy. We work with clients across public and private sectors, locally and internationally and you will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and clients in the UK and globally.
The L&ES group specialises in six discipline areas:
Architectural Lighting : Providing specialist design solutions that are fully integrated within the architecture and, create spaces that are beautiful, comfortable, and inspiring.
Electrical & EV: We provide a comprehensive design and advisory consultancy service for all types of lighting / sign installations, plus electric vehicle charge points and market trader facilities.
Environmental Lighting: Obtrusive lighting advice to assist clients in making informed decisions to reduce the environmental impact of lighting from initial concept through to maintenance.
Local Government: Supporting clients with the delivery of daily activities including all aspects of design, smart space application, technical report development and asset management.
Strategic Road Network: Connecting the UK’s highways requires in-depth knowledge from initial network appraisal, survey support, optioneering, design, operation and management.
Technical Excellence: Providing specialist advice and support to facilitate sustainable and resilient change through research, policy, Future Ready and Expert Witness services.
As an Assistant Project Manager, you will join our L&ES team based around the UK. You will have the opportunity to work on a range of significant lighting and electrical projects for public and private sector clients. You will support the project delivery team in delivering project and programme management services, and the day-to-day operation of the L&ES business. In doing so you will follow agreed WSP Project Management systems and processes and agreed industry best practice provided by the Association for Project Management (APM).
WSP provides professional services on multiple long-term framework commissions and significant projects with a team of highly skilled Project Management professionals, we form a market leading force of Project Management excellence to support our client’s ensuring efficiency with rigorous attention to detail as a core principle. Our business model is designed to give a clear and structured career path for aspiring Project Managers.
To find out more about our L&ES business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Lighting and Energy Solutions | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/lighting-and-energy-solutions)
We are flexible on the location of this role and it can be based out of any of the following offices: Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Hertfordshire, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle or Southampton
Your New Role, Whats Involved?
You will be required to assist with management of projects and programmes of work and we would love to hear from you if you have experience of:
Experience in working in highways and infrastructure projects is desirable but not essential.
Assist the Project Manager (PM) in developing project management documentation including project management plans, cost estimates and forecasts, risk registers, project schedules and stakeholder registers.
Assist the Project Manager in building & maintaining strong relationships with key clients, whilst forming trusting relationships with colleagues to ensure effective co-ordination for mutually beneficial outcomes.
Assist the PM in delivering the project in-line with WSP’s business management system ensuring compliance with quality management systems, and drive efficiencies throughout project execution.
Support the development of project proposals including determining project requirements, scope, resources, programme, and cost estimates (budgets) for project delivery.
Coordinate the monitoring and update of project schedules and progress against milestones.
Prepare health and safety information for site visits and seek necessary internal approvals.
Schedule meetings, take minutes and track actions.
Undertake information management activities via industry used Common Date Environments such as SharePoint and ProjectWise.
Work with multi-disciplinary project teams consisting of technical;/professional staff and suppliers.
Assist in the administration of supplier contracts.
We’d Love To Hear From You, If You Have:
An interest or experience within the services sector, a can-do attitude and a hunger to develop your career.
Experience in managing a range of project management activities, systems and processes.
APM or PRINCE professional qualifications would be desirable
Strong levels of communication (both in person and through digital channels)
Problem solving skills and great attention to detail
Collaboration and determination
Degree in a relevant discipline (such as environment, project or construction management, engineering, science, building or quantity surveying) or a combination of relevant project management experience and qualifications.
Some project experience, with a preference for a background in highways or infrastructure sectors.
We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!
In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.
To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Work-life balance?
WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.
Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.
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 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.
Flex your time?
For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development?
We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.
APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!
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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.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.