Senior Defence PM Lead – Complex Infra (Hybrid)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive health & wellbeing program

Gymflex discounts

Flexible hours

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to deliver high‑value, complex defence and security projects across the UK. You will report to the Project Lead, manage scope, cost, schedule and risk, and work with clients and internal teams to deliver on time and within budget.

Role involves hybrid work between home, WSP offices, and client sites, with eligibility for security clearance. Prior NEC4/ECC experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence, Security or related sectors delivering infrastructure projects.
• Recognised qualifications (PMP, APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent) and experience managing multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Commercial acumen with NEC4/ECC contract management experience.
• Proficiency in risk, change, and commercial management.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Scope and resource management across projects.
• Financial and schedule monitoring and reporting.
• Change control and risk management.
• Client management and governance.
• Support or lead multidisciplinary teams on complex programmes.

Skills

Defence sector experience

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management NEC4/ECC

Budget & financial management

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

PMP

APM

PRINCE2

Tools

NEC4/ECC contract tools

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to deliver high‑value, complex defence and security projects across the UK. You will report to the Project Lead, manage scope, cost, schedule and risk, and work with clients and internal teams to deliver on time and within budget.

Role involves hybrid work between home, WSP offices, and client sites, with eligibility for security clearance. Prior NEC4/ECC experience is highly valued.