WSP in the UK & Ireland
Project Controls Engineer (PMCM)
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Project Controls Engineer (PMCM)
Project Controls Engineer (PMCM: Programme Solutions)
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. Driven by curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives? You can embrace that at WSP. Discover a world of opportunities where each step shapes a career as unique as you.
About the Role
As a Project Controls Engineer within the PMCM (Programme Solutions) group, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting groundbreaking global transport and infrastructure projects.
You’ll collaborate with multi-discipline teams to ensure seamless project progress, delivering high-quality outputs that meet client expectations—on time, on budget, and with clarity.
Your responsibilities will help shape the planning and execution of major initiatives, working closely with clients and design teams to optimise scheduling, budgeting, and resource management.
WSP fosters flexible working arrangements, encouraging you to be based in an office for a minimum of 3 days per week to engage effectively with clients and colleagues across WSP’s global offices, client sites, and field locations.
In this inclusive environment, innovation and problem-solving are championed—we empower you to take on new challenges, evolve your skills, and achieve personal growth. With abundant opportunities for development, WSP equips you with the support needed to succeed both professionally and within the organisation.
Your Team
You’ll be part of a diverse and dynamic Project and Commercial Management team, dedicated to delivering outstanding results for clients. With a strong workforce of Project Controls Managers from various backgrounds, this team thrives on collaboration, expertise, and a shared passion for excellence in delivering top-tier services.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor project costs and budgets, delivering regular reports and analytical insights to Project Managers
- Support the development and maintenance of project schedules (tools include Primavera P6, MS Project, ASTA)
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination of activities
- Facilitate performance reporting and review processes, contributing to continuous improvement
- Heliers etching the implementation of project controls processes—optimising methodologies and tools to enhance project performance
- Prepare and present project status reports to clients and senior management
- Develop and implement Earned Value Management (EVM), Aligning closely with project controls methodologies
- Support risk management activities (identifying risks, assessing impact, devising mitigation strategies)
- Conduct performance analysis, providing recommendations for optimising project outcomes
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and contractual requirements
- Desirable: Exposure to PowerBI and Data Analytics for deeper project insights
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Why Work at WSP?
At this global firm, your potential is our priority. You can make a tangible impact through landmark projects worldwide, while also doing better work for yourself. Shape a career—and a legacy—that inspires.
travaille with an organisation dedicated not just to project excellence, but to positive change for the communities we touch.
Why Choose WSP?
Workplace Culture & Values
- We’re one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, driven by integrity, innovation, and inclusion.
- 11,000+ professionals across the UK and Ireland, rooted in local communities while empowered by global expertise.
- A culture that welcomes challenge, celebrates diversity, and invests in your future.
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What’s in It for You?
Flexible, Purposeful Work
WSP offers a hybrid working model—balance professional excellence with a fulfilling personal life by working from home two days per week, while collaborating in our modern offices.
Our flexible working policy allows part-time arrangements, WSP My Hour (dedicated time for personal activities), and tailored bank holiday scheduling.
Inclusivity & Belonging
- WSP welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. It’s about bringing your authentic self to work, where every voice matters.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) foster connections among underrepresented communities, ensuring a culture of inclusion and psychological safety.
- Proudly a Disability Confident Leader, WSP guarantees interviews for disabled candidates meeting essential criteria. Let us know if you require application adjustments.
Health & Wellbeing
- Our Thrive Wellbeing Programme offers tools to enhance your mental and physical health.
- Access an NHS Virtual GP service via Babcock Health, ensuring round-the-clock medical advice.
- Enjoy up to 40% discount on gym memberships through Gymflex, plus an award-winning menopause support programme.
- Tailored workplace adjustments available when required.
Growth & Development
- WSP invests in your career journey through training, mentorship, and Chartership pathways, equipping you for future success.
- Learn from industry leaders, tackle innovative challenges, and take pride in contributing to meaningful projects shaping environments around the world.
Join We Are WSP
At WSP, we positively encourage applications from candidates of different backgrounds, committed to fairness, access, and equity. Join a community where diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
Discover a workplace where you can do the best work of your life, leave a legacy, and together craft a better future for us all.
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