Overview
We are looking for Assistant Delivery Leads (Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers) to manage high-value, challenging projects and programmes within the Defence and Security sector. You will report to the Delivery Lead and be responsible for delivering projects according to the project plan. Assistant Project Managers will support larger projects or take the lead on smaller projects as Project Managers, depending on experience.
Responsibilities
* Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams to scope and deliver tasks on budget, on time and in line with client expectations and the WSP Business Management System.
* Organise meetings, write reports, control resources and monitor finances.
* Perform traditional project management activities including scope and resource management, finance and schedule monitoring, change control, risk management and client management, with additional security management requirements of the Defence and Security sector.
* Tackle complex building and infrastructure projects that span the RIBA design stages.
* Assist ongoing work‑winning activities and act as an ambassador for the Defence and Security sector within the business.
* Work flexibly between home, WSP and client offices, travelling as required to deliver project/programme needs.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in the Defence and Security sector assisting in a project management capacity, delivering construction or infrastructure projects (not IT Infrastructure) with a demonstrable understanding of security protocols.
* Knowledge of MOD policy, processes and procedures; JSPs, in particular JSP 850; the Green Book and 5‑case model for business cases.
* Degree in a relevant technical discipline (engineering, building, quantity surveying, architecture, project or construction management).
* Progression towards a recognised project management qualification (PMI, APM, RICS, CIOB).
* Progress towards NEC3/4 PM qualification.
* Existing network within the Defence and Security sector.
* Eligibility to achieve Security Clearance.
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