WSP in the UK & Ireland
Project Controls Manager (PMCM)
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Project Controls Manager (PMCM)
Project Controls Manager (PMCM: Programme Solutions)
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Responsibilities
A little more about your role…
As a Project Controls professional, you’ll manage technical, commercial, and human challenges across complex railway and infrastructure projects—from feasibility through delivery and operation.
Key Responsibilities (Non-Exhaustive)
- Prepare and assess technical deliverables for Schedule, Cost, Change, Risk & Opportunity Management.
- Engage suppliers, ensuring:
- Integration of technical and commercial supplier information
- Measurement and monitoring of supplier progress
- Provide cover on critical cost, schedule, and performance reporting
- Technical problem-solving across the PM&C portfolio, ensuring:
- Robust project administration and controls
- Accurate forecasting in line with best practices
- Optimised resource planning for projects
- Alignment with client goals, targets, and financial value
- Support bids, client liaison, and business growth initiatives.
Additionally, you’ll collaborate with the Project Management & Controls (PM&C) team, delivering:
- Collection and delivery of high-quality project data
- Robust project controls processes, including risk/threat management methodologies.
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About the Team
Our Project & Programme Control team supports major rail clients (Network Rail, HS2, local authorities) and delivers complex, multi-disciplinary projects globally.
Team Composition
- Project & Programme Managers
- Engineering Managers
- Commercial & Delivery Experts
The environment? Flexible, collaborative, and grounded in knowledge-sharing—driven to develop both team members and clients for long-term success.
Eligibility & Requirements
- Essential
- Degree in a construction, engineering, project, management or commercial discipline
- Clear pathway to chartered membership (Chartership) in a relevant professional body.
- Nice to Have
- Rail, metro, or transport experience (design or construction)
- Client/consultancy-facing experience with excellent management talents to build client trust and relational channels.
Key Skills
✔ Experience working in consultancy environments ✔ Mastery of PQ / Power BI (recommended) ✔ Reporting tools (such as OpenPlan, Clarity, or equivalent) ✔ ** 클oruys 사이 기wyn workshops & reports** ✔ Strong collaboration in multidisciplinary teams ✔ Attention to detail, with data verify and validation skills ✔ Problem-solving, customer-facing, flexibility, and risk management
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What’s in It for You?
🔹 Work-Life Balance
📍 Hybrid working model (~2 days remote, with collaborative office access) to suit your needs.
🔹 Inclusivity & Culture
🌐 We value diversity, equity, and inclusion. Authenticity is celebrated—matching our team to represent society in full.
🔹 Health & Wellbeing
- VPN team GP service for immediate advice from UK/Ireland healthcare mediation.
- Gymflex scheme (40% assistance for gym memberships).
- Chartership & upskilling opportunities to grow your expertise.
🔹 Flexibility Measures
- "WSP My Hour": Take 1 hour/week for personal needs, balancing work with flexibility.
- Part-time/work adjustments, such as extra leave and reshuffling bank holidays to your preference.
🔹 Building Your Career
They invest in you with coaching, mentoring, and professional certification programmes for career growth.
About WSP
We are the world’s leading engineering & professional services firm, empowering communities through innovation, excellence, and sustainability.
Global reach, local commitment.**
#WeAreWSP
WSP embraces diversity and equality, endeavoring to remove unconscious bias in hiring. As an ADA-confident leader, we support those with disabilities in the recruitment process. If you need assistance or adjustments during hiring, we are here to help.
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