Principal Project Manager

WSP · Auckland 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. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, enabling you to do the best work of your life. Join our Auckland Water team as a Senior/Principal Project Manager and lead medium to large, multidisciplinary projects that combine technical, commercial, and delivery-focused thinking. You will guide projects from scope and planning through to delivery, helping teams achieve quality outcomes safely, on time, and within budget. Your responsibilities will include: Collaborating with specialists locally and remotely Coordinating resources, programmes, budgets, risks, change, and quality processes Building trusted relationships with clients, contractors, sub-consultants, and industry partners Using your leadership and practical judgement to create valuable business solutions and improve the effectiveness of water project delivery To be successful in this role, you will need: A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field An additional qualification in Project Management being advantageous A minimum of 10-15 years of professional experience with a focus on Infrastructure, Transport, or Water-related civil projects Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands, meet deadlines, and see responsibilities through to completion A collaborative, client-focused approach and confidence working with people at all levels, across a matrix environment, and with external partners A current clean driver licence, with availability to travel when required We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA, and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.