Defence & Security Projects Director

WSP USA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Project Director to oversee high-value Defence and Security projects. You will manage project performance, chair meetings, and ensure delivery within scope, budget, and schedule while adhering to security requirements.

The role requires proven Defence/Security sector experience, familiarity with MOD policy and JSP 850, and capability in design and build or alliancing delivery. You will engage with clients and internal teams, driving success across the design stages.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Defence and Security sector in a project/programme management capacity delivering building or infrastructure projects including an understanding of working with security protocols
• Knowledge of MOD policy, JSPs (JSP 850) and The Green Book and 5-case model for business cases
• Experience in Design and Build, ECI or alliancing delivery models with a strong design and construction link
• An existing network within the Defence and Security sector
• A professional qualification in relevant technical discipline (engineering, building, quantity surveying, project or construction management)
• Recognised project or programme management qualification from PMI, APM, RICS, CIOB
• NEC3/4 PM qualification

Responsibilities

• Chair meetings, write reports, organise resources and monitor finances to deliver tasks on time and within budget
• Accountable for all aspects of project performance to meet or exceed targets for commercial, quality, schedule and client satisfaction with security considerations
• Work on complex building and infrastructure projects spanning the RIBA design stages
• Support ongoing work-winning activities and act as an ambassador for Defence and Security within the business

Skills

Project management

Security protocols

Defence & Security sector

Budget & resources

Education

Professional technical discipline qualification (engineering/building/quantity surveying/construction management)

PM qualification (PMI/APM/RICS/CIOB)

NEC3/4 PM qualification

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Project Director to oversee high-value Defence and Security projects. You will manage project performance, chair meetings, and ensure delivery within scope, budget, and schedule while adhering to security requirements.

The role requires proven Defence/Security sector experience, familiarity with MOD policy and JSP 850, and capability in design and build or alliancing delivery. You will engage with clients and internal teams, driving success across the design stages.