Job Description
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WSP Energy The Energy discipline consists of c. 350 colleagues in the UK and India. It consists of 6 service lines: Energy Advisory, Regulated Networks, Non-Regulated Networks, Quality Services, Renewables and Thermal Transition.
The UK Energy team is the largest in the WSP global business and we have a strong international heritage, working closely with other regions to bring the best of WSP to our clients globally.
Our Vision To decarbonise energy. To be a leader in the energy transition to net zero. Creating value for our clients globally by enabling the commercial adoption of innovative technologies, the mass adoption of renewables and the transformation of existing assets on the journey to a decarbonised society.
Our People To create a diverse and inclusive environment, to ensure we can attract and retain the best people in our industry. Promoting an empowering culture and holding ourselves accountable. Creating development opportunities for our people on great projects, offering flexibility to our people to deliver on their goals - treating our colleagues with respect at all times.
Our Sustainable Business To be a sustainable business. Ethically securing new work for clients, successfully delivering their projects in a safe, profitable way and getting paid for our work.
Energy – Strategy & Ambition The Energy discipline sees significant opportunities for growth. Our strategy is to:
- Cement our leading positions in interconnectors and the regulated networks sectors
- Transition our thermal offering to low/zero carbon services - including Hydrogen and CCUS
- Leverage advisory & data science to become number one in power systems
- Work collaboratively with our global colleagues to grow our international revenue in a focused manner
- Expand Quality Services to face adjacent markets and grow asset management capability
- Expand our domestic Renewables footprint and materially grow offshore wind capability
- Expand non-regulated services across the asset base
YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT’S INVOLVED?
We are seeking a Project Management Lead to join our Energy Transition business. You will lead our Major Projects group comprising project management, construction management, and project control professionals working across Energy Transition sectors which include Power Generation and Conversion Technologies, Carbon Capture, Hydrogen and Gas Distribution and Transmission, and Renewables.
As part of the Project Management Leadership team, you will be responsible for delivery performance across our Major Projects group with a key focus on project performance and team utilisation.
You will also provide Project Director level leadership to multi-disciplinary teams on major projects across Energy Transition.
Suitable candidates will be highly ambitious and driven, with experience of leading and growing teams. You will be able to demonstrate excellent client care, and a proven and successful approach to business development and delivery excellence.
Key Role Dynamics Are
- Providing strategic direction to the Major Project group aligning with our Energy Transition Strategy.
- Being accountable for project delivery performance including financial, people development and engagement, enhancing technical expertise and client satisfaction.
- Collaborating across the UK and global geographies.
- Driving innovation and productivity through the development and implementation of new tools and methods.
- Providing visible leadership in safety, health, and wellbeing, committed to a zero-harm culture.
- Leading influence in governance and control across projects.
YOUR TEAM
Our fast-growing multi-disciplinary Energy Transition team provides services to clients from inception and concept, through outline development, design, construction, operation, and decommissioning. We can and do support our clients over the entire lifecycle of their projects using our dedicated group of engineering and project support staff.
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU’RE
- An experienced Project Management professional or leader known for driving innovation and trust, with a strong strategic vision and transformative leadership skills.
- A collaborative team builder, excelling in relationship-building and passionate about developing people, with a commitment to fostering team retention, progression, diversity, and inclusion.
- Capable of developing strong client relationships and have a proven track record of delivering projects across all stages of development in the Energy sector.
- Ideally carrying significant experience across different consulting and contracting models such as EPC, EPCM, Reimbursable, Incentivised, and Fixed Price.
- Holding experience of delivering consultancy services in the Energy sector with a commitment to problem solving in a collaborative way;
- Able to deal with conflicting priorities and to offer win-win solutions;
- The ability to travel within the UK and overseas.
- Educated to degree standard, with an MBA or relevant post-degree qualification being a further advantage. Exceptional candidates without a degree will also be considered if they can demonstrate equivalent professional qualifications (e.g. Chartered status) by suitable experience.
- A full Member of a relevant professional body.
- Continuing and evidencing your professional development, through participation in relevant organisations, conferences, events and self-study.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
With us, you can. Apply today.
About Us
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
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.
