Senior Defence & Security Project Lead

WSP Global Inc.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to deliver high‑value defence and infrastructure projects across the UK. You will report to the Project Lead, manage scope, cost, and schedule, and lead teams to meet budget and client expectations.

The role requires experience in defence infrastructure, strong stakeholder skills, and knowledge of NEC4/ECC contracts. The position supports flexible hybrid work between home, offices, and client sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Defence, Security or related sectors supporting project delivery for construction or infrastructure projects.
• Recognised qualifications (PMP, APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent) and experience managing diverse, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Commercial acumen, including NEC4/ECC contract management experience.
• Proficiency in risk, change, and commercial management.
• Progression towards chartership or current membership of professional institutions.
• Experience managing health and safety, quality, and environmental aspects of projects.
• Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance.
• Familiarity with JSPs, JSP 850 and related Defence policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in delivering high‑value, complex defence/infrastructure projects.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedule, and resource plans.
• Monitor budgets, costs, and change control to ensure client expectations are met.
• Maintain strong client relationships and coordinate cross‑functional teams.
• Support or lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safety, quality and compliance.

Skills

Defence sector experience

Stakeholder engagement

NEC4/ECC contract management

Risk/change management

Chartership pursuit or professional会员

Education

PMP/APM/PRINCE2 or equivalent

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to deliver high‑value defence and infrastructure projects across the UK. You will report to the Project Lead, manage scope, cost, and schedule, and lead teams to meet budget and client expectations.

The role requires experience in defence infrastructure, strong stakeholder skills, and knowledge of NEC4/ECC contracts. The position supports flexible hybrid work between home, offices, and client sites.