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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.
A little more about your role…
WSP are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Assistant Project Manager to join the Roads team based in Truro.
The Truro Office is a fantastic space to grow your career, ideally situated on Cathedral Square, right in the heart of Truro. The office boasts a vibrant and supportive team atmosphere, having recently won the prestigious "Office of the Year" award. The team regularly engages in social and volunteering activities and is renowned in the organisation for creating a strong sense of community.
The Roads Team at the Truro office is involved in a range of exciting projects on both local and global scales. These include high-profile projects such as HS2, East West Rail and Sizewell C – some of the biggest infrastructure projects ever to be delivered in the UK.
More locally, the office has played pivotal roles in some of the most significant projects currently shaping the county, such as Langarth Garden Village, Truro Northern Access Road, West Carclaze Garden Village, St Austell – A30 Link Road, and the Chiverton Cross – Carland Cross A30 Upgrade.
The team also plays a strategic role in supporting Cormac with the delivery of several key infrastructure projects within Cornwall. This diverse portfolio of projects showcases the team's expertise and commitment to making a significant impact in the field of infrastructure development.
You’ll play a key support role within a high-performing team, helping to coordinate and deliver highways projects efficiently for our clients. Working with general direction from a Project Manager, you’ll build your project management capability through hands-on delivery across planning, design and construction stages.
You will:
- Support the delivery of highways projects for public and private sector clients across the UK, contributing to planning, design and construction stages.
- Help ensure compliance with WSP quality management systems and project processes and suggesting practical improvements to support efficient delivery.
- Work under general guidance to plan and coordinate assigned work packages, tracking actions, risks, and changes and escalating issues where needed.
- Support contract and commercial administration activities (e.g., tracking deliverables, purchase orders, change control information and timescales) under the direction of the Project Manager and/or Commercial team.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders (with support) to understand requirements, support delivery, and help maintain a positive client experience.
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in the UK, supported by remote resources (including India), to coordinate information and meet programme requirements.
- Support multiple project tasks at any given time, prioritising effectively and communicating progress to the wider team.
- Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers and sub-consultants (where required) to help deliver agreed outputs to time, cost and quality expectations.
- Maintain project records and supporting reporting (e.g., meeting minutes, action trackers, schedules, cost tracking inputs) using WSP systems and project tools.
Contribute to the team’s internal knowledge base and continuous improvement activities, and sharing learning with peers.
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What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- A developing foundation in project management capability.
- A degree (or working towards a degree) in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths (STEM), Construction or Project Management equivalent.
- An interest in (or exposure to) NEC contracts and commercial processes; willingness to learn contract administration with support from experienced colleagues.
- Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g., APM, ICE) is welcomed.
- An interest in highway/infrastructure projects would be beneficial, but we’re primarily looking for strong potential, curiosity and a desire to build a project management career.
- Developing competence in stakeholder management, risk, planning/scheduling, and commercial awareness, with the confidence to ask questions and escalate appropriately.
- Confidence using common tools such as Excel, Word and Teams, plus willingness to learn WSP project management systems and reporting tools.
Awareness of design and health & safety responsibilities (e.g., CDM) is beneficial; training and support will be provided to help you build competence.
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This opportunity would suit someone in the early stages of their career with experience supporting projects (or a related background in civil engineering, commercial management or quantity surveying) who is looking to develop into a Project Manager over time.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
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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 & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied 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 a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our 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.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. 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.
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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.
