Senior Project Manager (Defence & Security)

WSP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Delivery Lead, where you will manage significant projects in the Defence and Security sector. This role offers the opportunity to work flexibly and collaboratively, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will leverage your expertise to build strong client relationships and navigate complex challenges, all while contributing to a culture of innovation and inclusivity. With a commitment to work-life balance and professional development, this position is ideal for proactive individuals looking to make a positive impact in their field.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health & Wellbeing Support

Training and Development Opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Gymflex Scheme

Work-life Balance Initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within the Defence and Security sector.
• Knowledge of MOD policy and JSPs, especially JSP 850.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value projects in Defence and Security sector.
• Chair meetings, write reports, and monitor project finances.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Risk Management

Finance Monitoring

Security Protocols Understanding

Education

Degree in Engineering

Recognised Project Management Qualification

Tools

NEC3/4 PM Qualification

Job description

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.

• We are looking for proactive individuals who can build strong relationships with clients and internal teams to get tasks scoped and delivered to budget, on time and in line with client expectations and the WSP Business Management System. This is a hands-on role that will see you chairing meetings, writing reports, organising resources and monitoring finances.
• You will be responsible for traditional project management activities including but not limited to scope and resource management, finance and schedule monitoring, change control, risk management and client management, overlaid with additional requirements of the Defence and Security sector such as security management.
• As a growing and diverse team, tackling complex infrastructure projects that span the RIBA design stages.

We are relatively new to the sector and are recruiting following several significant wins with both public and private sector clients. As well as delighting our growing client base we are developing a strong defence and security culture within WSP. In this role you will be expected to support ongoing work winning activities and act as an ambassador for the sector within the business.

We are nationwide and work flexibly between home, WSP and client offices, travelling as required to best deliver the particular needs of the project/programme.

What we would be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Proven experience in the Defence and Security sector in a project/programme management capacity delivering construction or infrastructure projects (not IT Infrastructure) including a demonstrable understanding of working in accordance with security protocols
• Knowledge of any of the following:
  • MOD policy, processes and procedures
  • Knowledge of the JSPs, in particular JSP 850
  • The Green Book and 5 case model for business cases
• An existing network within the Defence and Security sector
• Degree in relevant technical discipline (engineering, building, quantity surveying, science, project or construction management)
• Recognised project or programme management qualification from one of the following: PMI, APM, RICS, CIOB
• NEC3/4 PM qualification

You must be eligible to achieve Security Clearance.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.