Project Director at WSP

City of London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Programme Management, Defence and Security Sector, Budget Management, Client Relationship Management, Security Management, Financial Monitoring, Resource Organisation, NEC3/4, RIBA Design Stages, Business Case Development, Infrastructure Delivery

Industry

Professional Services

Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role… We are looking for Project Directors, 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. * We are looking for proactive individuals who can build strong relationships with clients and internal teams to get tasks scoped and delivered to budget, on time and in line with client expectations and the WSP Business Management System. This is a hands-on role that will see you chairing meetings, writing reports, organising resources and monitoring finances. * You will be accountable for all aspects of project performance achieving outcomes to meet or exceed targets for commercial, quality, schedule and client satisfaction performance, overlaid with additional requirements of the Defence and Security sector such as security management. * As a growing and diverse team, tackling complex building and infrastructure projects that span the RIBA design stages. We are recruiting following several significant wins with both public and private sector clients. As well as delighting 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. What we would be looking for you to demonstrate… * Proven experience in the Defence and Security sector in a project/programme management capacity delivering building or infrastructure projects (not IT Infrastructure) 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 * Experience in Design and Build, ECI or alliancing delivery models with a strong design and construction link * An existing network within the Defence and Security sector * A professional qualification in relevant technical discipline (engineering, building, quantity surveying, 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. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.

Responsibilities

Manage high-value building and infrastructure projects within the Defence and Security sector, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Responsibilities include chairing meetings, monitoring finances, and acting as a sector ambassador to support work-winning activities.