Defence & Security Senior PM — Hybrid, High-Impact Projects

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Fairford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy (home 2 days/wk)

Wellbeing & Thrive programme

Chartership development support

Job summary

WSP is seeking Project Managers to deliver high‑value defence and security projects across the UK. You will report to the Project Lead, manage scope, budget, and schedule, and lead teams where appropriate. The role requires proactive client engagement and governance in line with WSP’s systems.

You will work on cross‑sector infrastructure programmes, with hybrid work between home, WSP offices, and client sites. Relevant PM qualifications and security clearance eligibility are important.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Defence, Security or related sectors supporting project delivery.
• Recognised qualifications (PMP, APM, PRINCE2) and experience managing multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills with clients.
• Commercial acumen including NEC4/ECC contract management experience.
• Progression towards chartership or professional membership; security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Scope and resource management for complex projects.
• Financial and schedule monitoring and reporting.
• Change control and risk management activities.
• Client management and stakeholder liaison across sectors.
• Support or lead multidisciplinary teams in dynamic environments.

Skills

Defence sector experience

Security sector experience

Stakeholder engagement

NEC4/ECC contract management

Risk management

Project delivery

Client relationship management

Education

PM qualifications (PMP, APM, PRINCE2)

Tools

NEC4/ECC contract management

Job description

WSP is seeking Project Managers to deliver high‑value defence and security projects across the UK. You will report to the Project Lead, manage scope, budget, and schedule, and lead teams where appropriate. The role requires proactive client engagement and governance in line with WSP’s systems.

You will work on cross‑sector infrastructure programmes, with hybrid work between home, WSP offices, and client sites. Relevant PM qualifications and security clearance eligibility are important.