Defense & Security Project Manager – Assistant Delivery Lead

WSP Global Inc.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the United Kingdom is recruiting Assistant Delivery Leads (Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers) to lead high-value defence and security projects. You will report to the Delivery Lead and ensure delivery in line with the project plan, taking lead on smaller projects where appropriate.

You will build strong client relationships, coordinate with internal teams, and ensure tasks are scoped, resourced, and delivered on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Defence and Security sector in a PM capacity.
• Experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects (not IT).
• Understanding of security protocols and related policies.
• Knowledge of MOD policy, JSP 850 and the Green Book/5-case model.
• Eligible to achieve Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects per plan with oversight from the Delivery Lead.
• Manage scope, resources, finances and project schedules.
• Engage with clients and internal teams to meet expectations.
• Support ongoing work winning and act as an ambassador for the sector.

Skills

Defence Projects

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Risk management

Security clearance

Education

Engineering/Building degree

PM qualification in progress

Job description

WSP in the United Kingdom is recruiting Assistant Delivery Leads (Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers) to lead high-value defence and security projects. You will report to the Delivery Lead and ensure delivery in line with the project plan, taking lead on smaller projects where appropriate.

You will build strong client relationships, coordinate with internal teams, and ensure tasks are scoped, resourced, and delivered on time and within budget.