Delivery Lead / Project Manager – Defence & Security
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.
Responsibilities
* Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams to get tasks scoped and delivered on budget, on time and in line with client expectations and the WSP Business Management System; chair meetings, write reports, organise resources and monitor finances.
* Manage traditional project‑management activities including scope and resource management, finance and schedule monitoring, change control, risk management and client management; support additional Defence and Security requirements such as security management.
* Work flexibly between home, WSP and client offices, travelling as required to deliver the particular needs of each project/programme.
Qualifications and Experience
* Proven experience in the Defence and Security sector in a project/programme management capacity delivering construction or infrastructure projects (not IT Infrastructure) with a demonstrable understanding of working in accordance with security protocols.
* Knowledge of any of the following:
o MOD policy, processes and procedures
o JSPs, in particular JSP 850
o The Green Book and 5‑case model for business cases
* Existing network within the Defence and Security sector.
* Degree in a relevant technical discipline (engineering, building, quantity surveying, science, project or construction management).
* Recognised project or programme management qualification: PMI, APM, RICS, CIOB.
* NEC3/4 PM qualification.
* Eligible to achieve Security Clearance.
Do not meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
Benefits and Work-Life Balance
Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing benefits including a virtual GP service, the Gymflex scheme, a comprehensive menopause support package and the WSP "My Hour" to take a personal hour each day.
Facilitated development through training, mentoring and Chartership.
Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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