WSP in the UK & Ireland
Project Controls Manager (PMCM)
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Project Controls Manager (PMCM)
Project Controls Manager (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. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a unique career.
Responsibilities
Your role as a Project Controls Manager spans technical, commercial, and stakeholder challenges across complex railway and infrastructure projects from initial feasibility through to delivery and operation.
Key Activities:
- Support the Project Controls function across projects, ensuring alignment with:
- Schedule Management
- Cost Management
- Change Management
- Risk and Opportunity Management
- Collaborate with suppliers on engagements while maintaining robust processes to deliver:
- Integration of supplier information
- Measurement of suppliers’ progress
- Timely cost, progress, and programming updates
- Provide technical support and problem-solving for planning and controls across the PM&C portfolio, ensuring accurate forecasting.
- Advocate for best practice in project administration to enhance control and project forecasting.
- Optimise resource planning for project commitments and technical staff utilisation.
- Drive value for money by implementing systems and processes that align projects with client goals and cost/programme targets.
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In parallel with project work, you’ll support major bids, engage with clients on upcoming projects, and contribute to (or lead) business initiatives.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Degree in a relevant technical or commercial discipline
- Accessible pathway to Chartership Level (e.g., approaching Chartered or Chartered Membership of Rita, APM, ICE, or similar professional bodies)
- Client or project delivery experience in rail, metro, or transport preferred
- Proven ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
- Attention to detail for producing, validating, and checking reports/data
- Experience in a consultancy environment, with proven client relationship management skills
- Familiarity with Power Query / Power BI and other reporting/planning/contract management tools is advantageous
What Sets Us Apart?
Your Development & Growth
- Opportunities to grow through training, mentoring, and professional development (including chartership support).
- Global exposure across diverse markets and engagement types.
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Inclusivity & Wellbeing
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Hybrid working (2 days/week remote, with collaboration opportunities).
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Employee Resource Groups fostering belonging across backgrounds.
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Wellbeing initiatives such as:
- Thrive programme with personal growth support.
- Virtual GP access for flexible medical advice.
- Menopause support programme and workplace adjustments.
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Rest & flexibility: WSP’s “My Hour” policy provides one personal hour daily, with flexible make-up options.
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Part-time/flexible working options and holiday customisation.
About Us
WSP is a world-leading engineering and professional services firm, driven by innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals in the UK and Ireland, we deliver sustainable progress in local and global communities.
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