Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - PMCM Defence

We are seeking Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to deliver high‑value, complex projects and programmes within the Defence and Security sector. In this role, you will report to the Project Lead and be responsible for delivering projects in line with the project plan. Depending on experience, you may lead smaller projects or support larger programmes. 
 

We are looking for proactive individuals who can build strong relationships with clients and internal teams to scope and deliver work to budget, on time, and in line with client expectations and WSP’s Business Management System. This is a hands-on role involving organising meetings, writing reports, managing resources, and monitoring finances. 
 

You will undertake traditional project management activities, including (but not limited to: 

• Scope and resource management 

• Financial and schedule monitoring 

• Change control 

• Risk management 

• Client management 

This is combined with additional Defence and Security requirements such as security management. 
 

As part of a growing and diverse team, you will work on complex building and infrastructure projects spanning 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. Beyond delivering for our clients, you will help develop a strong defence and security culture within WSP and support ongoing work‑winning activities as an ambassador for the sector. 

We operate nationwide, working flexibly between home, WSP offices and client sites, travelling as required to meet project needs. 

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate: 

• Proven experience in the Defence, Security or related sectors sector 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, with the ability to build enduring client relationships. 

• Commercial acumen, including financial discipline and experience with NEC4/ECC contract management (accreditation or significant experience preferred). 

• Proficiency in risk, change, and commercial management, driving improvement and innovation. 

• Ability to support or lead multidisciplinary teams in dynamic environments, fostering collaboration and high performance. 

• Experience working with clients across sectors such as highways, rail, urban infrastructure, energy, flood, water, wind, carbon capture, nuclear, defence, or large‑scale utilities. 

• Progression towards chartership or current membership of professional institutions (e.g., APM, MRICS, MCCIOB, MCIHT, CEng, MAPM, MICE), or equivalent experience. 

• Commitment to professional development, sustainability, and contributing to WSP’s wider initiatives. 

• Experience managing health and safety, quality, and environmental aspects of projects. 

• Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance. 

Desirable Knowledge 

• MOD policy, processes and procedures 

• Understanding of USVF Infrastructure Programme 

• Familiarity with JSPs, particularly JSP 850 

• Working towards recognised project management qualifications (PMI, APM, RICS, CIOB) 

• Progress towards NEC3/4 Project Manager accreditation 

• Existing network within the Defence and Security sector 

• Additional recognised PM qualifications 

• Eligibility for 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.

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