Senior Project Manager (Defence & Security)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-value projects in the Defence and Security sector. This role offers the opportunity to manage traditional project activities while building strong relationships with clients and internal teams. You will be responsible for delivering projects on budget and on time, contributing to complex infrastructure projects across various design stages. With flexible working options and a commitment to innovation and inclusion, this is a chance to make a positive impact in a dynamic environment and advance your career in a global engineering leader.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Defence and Security project management.
• Knowledge of MOD policies and procedures.
• Existing network within the Defence and Security sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value projects within Defence and Security sector.
• Build relationships with clients and teams to deliver projects.
• Contribute to tackling complex infrastructure projects.

Skills

Defence and Security project management

Client management

Risk management

Budget management

Infrastructure project delivery

Education

Relevant technical degree (engineering, building, quantity surveying, science, project or construction management)

Recognised project management qualification (PMI, APM, RICS, CIOB)

Tools

NEC3/4 PM qualification

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Defence & Security)

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Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role…

We are looking for Delivery Leads, (Project Managers/Directors and Assistant Project Managers), to manage high-value, challenging projects and programmes within the Defence and Security sector. In this role, you will report to the Senior Delivery Lead and be responsible for delivering projects according to the project plan. Assistant Project Managers will either support larger projects and programmes or take the lead on smaller projects as Project Managers.

• Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams to scope and deliver tasks on budget, on time, and in line with client expectations and WSP policies.
• Manage traditional project activities including scope, resources, finance, schedule, change control, risk, and client management, with additional security requirements specific to Defence and Security.
• Contribute to tackling complex infrastructure projects across RIBA design stages.

We are expanding in the sector, working with public and private clients, and developing a strong defence and security culture within WSP. You will support ongoing work-winning activities and act as an ambassador for the sector.

Our flexible working allows for remote, WSP, and client office work, with travel as needed.

What We Would Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Proven experience in Defence and Security project management, delivering construction or infrastructure projects (not IT).
• Knowledge of MOD policies, processes, and procedures, including JSP 850, Green Book, and 5 case model.
• An existing network within the Defence and Security sector.
• Relevant technical degree (engineering, building, quantity surveying, science, project or construction management).
• Recognised project management qualification (PMI, APM, RICS, CIOB).
• NEC3/4 PM qualification.
• Eligibility for Security Clearance.

Don’t meet all criteria? Apply anyway, and we’ll assess how your experience aligns with this and other roles.

Join us to make a positive impact and develop your career with a global leader in engineering and professional services. Our culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion supports your growth and work-life balance.