Assistant Delivery Lead - London, United Kingdom - WSP

WSP
WSP
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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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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.

See what WSP stands for in 2023 and beyond

To find out more about our Defence and Security business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at


WSP:
Defence | WSP


Your new role, what's involved?

We are seeking Assistant Delivery Leads to execute high value, challenging projects and programmes in the Defence and Security sector.

In this role you will be accountable to the Delivery Lead to deliver projects, or elements of more complex schemes, in accordance with 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 acting an active role in meetings, writing reports, organising resources and monitoring finances.


You will be responsible for traditional project management activities including but not limited to scope and resource management, finance and schedule monitoring, change control, risk management and client management, overlaid with additional requirements of the Defence and Security sector such as security management.


YOUR TEAM
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 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.


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.


We'd love to hear from you if you have:

  • Experience in the Defence and Security sector in a project/programme management capacity
  • 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
  • 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
You must be eligible to achieve Security Clearance.


What's in it for you?
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.


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

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Job Reference:
WSP10341
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