Senior Project Manager (Defence & Security)

Job Description

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We are seeking a Project /Programme Director or experienced Project Manager (also known as a Senior Delivery Lead) to take ownership of high value, challenging projects and programmes in the built environment in the Defence and Security sector. In this role you will be fully accountable for the project/programme’s health and safety, technical, commercial and financial performance and all aspects of client care and management. You will work closely with a Project Manager/s and technical teams from around the business as required. We are looking for proactive individuals who can collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations to ensure our clients receive the highest level of service. You will be expected to foster and grow client relationships, supporting existing or developing new account plans and identifying and leading on opportunities to develop our offering or improve our service. The role will include bringing internal teams together to collaborate on a variety of Defence and Security projects that are predominantly defence infrastructure based.

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

As a Senior Leader in the Defence Team, we are seeking a Senior Delivery Lead to take ownership of high value, challenging projects and programmes in the Defence and Security sector. We anticipate that you will be able to demonstrate leadership behaviours which will assist in growing the Defence and Security business for WSP. In this role you will be fully accountable for the project/programme’s health and safety, technical, commercial and financial performance and all aspects of client care and management. You will work closely with a Project Manager/s and technical teams as required.

We are looking for proactive individuals who exhibit leadership behaviours, can collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations to ensure our clients receive the highest level of service.

You will be expected to foster and grow client relationships, supporting existing or developing new account plans and identifying and leading on opportunities to develop our offering or improve our service.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

• Significant experience in the infrastructure area of Defence and Security sector in a project/programme management, facilities engineering or design capacity 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.
  

YOUR TEAM

Reporting to the Head of Defence Delivery, you will be joining 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 successfully meeting the needs of 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’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work-life balance?
  
  

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

• Inclusivity & Diversity?
  
  

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers. At work we celebrate integrity and treat people with respect. We support each other and embrace diversity to create a place where people come together and do great things.

Our VIBE (LGBT + employee), Women in Leadership, CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity), WSP Connect (visible and non-visible disabilities) and our Gender Balance Group help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential. Belonging@WSP.

• 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 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

• Flex your time?
  
  

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time working where required, and new for 2022, is the ability to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

About Us

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP

What’s In It For You

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.