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.

You will undertake traditional project management activities, including:

• 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.

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.