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.

A little more about your role

This role sits within our growing Programme Solutions team, where you will support the successful delivery of projects and programmes through strong PMO, governance and project controls practices.

Working closely with project teams, the PMO Manager and the data/analytics function, the role plays a key part in maintaining robust reporting, governance and project controls, supporting a data-driven approach to programme management.

You’ll gain hands-on experience of major infrastructure programmes while developing your capability in project controls, PMO processes and programme delivery environments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career looking to build experience in a structured, delivery-focused PMO.

The role is suited to individuals developing their capability in programme environments, with a focus on learning, applying established processes, and building strong data, reporting and project controls skills.

Governance & PMO Processes

• Support programme governance activities, including reporting cycles, meetings and coordination across stakeholders

• Maintain structured documentation and audit trails to support transparency and assurance

• Ensure outputs align with agreed PMO processes, standards and templates

• Provide well-structured information to support governance forums and decision-making

• Work with the data analytics team to ensure PMO datasets are captured and structured in a way that supports reporting and analysis

• Work closely with project teams to ensure information is accurate, complete and aligned to PMO standards

• Contribute to the effective day-to-day running of the PMO, supporting a structured and well-managed programme environment

Programme Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Consolidate and analyse data across projects to provide accurate and meaningful insights into programme performance

• Support the production of programme reporting outputs, including dashboards and governance packs

• Consolidate project information to provide a clear view of programme performance

• Work with the data analytics team to help translate project data into programme reporting outputs

• Monitor key performance indicators and highlight variances or emerging risks to identify performance trends, support early mitigation of threats and capture opportunities

Continuous Improvement

• Support improvements to PMO processes, reporting and data quality

• Identify opportunities to enhance consistency, efficiency and effectiveness across the programme

• Contribute to the development of a well-functioning, delivery-focused PMO

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Experience working with structured information, reporting and project/programme data ideally in a PMO environment

• Experience of analysing data to create meaningful insight and management information for presentation to stakeholders

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; exposure to reporting tools (e.g. Power BI) is advantageous

• Understanding of, or strong interest in project, programme or PMO environments

• Strong organisation and time management skills

• Clear communication skills and the ability to present information in a structured way

• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders

• Proactive mindset and willingness to learn and develop

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.

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.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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 & 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.

#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.