Defence & Security Project Manager: Flexible Delivery Lead

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP UK & Ireland seeks Assistant Delivery Leads (PMs and APMs) to manage high-value defence and security projects. You will report to the Delivery Lead and ensure delivery to plan while building strong client and internal relationships.

You will handle scope/resource management, finance and schedule monitoring, change control, risk and client management, with sector-specific security requirements, across RIBA stages. Travel between home, WSP and client offices is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects in the Defence and Security sector.
• Degree in engineering, building, quantity surveying, architecture or construction management.
• Progression towards recognised PM qualifications (PMI, APM, RICS, CIOB).

Responsibilities

• Lead or support project delivery, managing scope, resources, and client expectations.
• Organise meetings, write reports and monitor finances and schedules.
• Manage risk, change control and security requirements across design stages.
• Support work-winning activities and act as a sector ambassador.

Skills

Defence & security sector experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk & change control

Education

Engineering / technical degree

Job description

WSP UK & Ireland seeks Assistant Delivery Leads (PMs and APMs) to manage high-value defence and security projects. You will report to the Delivery Lead and ensure delivery to plan while building strong client and internal relationships.

You will handle scope/resource management, finance and schedule monitoring, change control, risk and client management, with sector-specific security requirements, across RIBA stages. Travel between home, WSP and client offices is expected.