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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. 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.
About the Role
As a Project Controls professional, you’ll tackle a wide range of technical, commercial, and people-related challenges across complex railway and infrastructure projects, from initial feasibility through to delivery and operation.
Key Responsibilities
Key Activities Will Include (but Are Not Limited To):
- Supporting the Project Controls function and aligning with:
- Schedule Management
- Cost Management
- Change Management
- Risk and Opportunity Management
- Supporting the engagement of the supply base on projects, ensuring:
- Appropriate integration of supplier information
- Measurement of suppliers’ progress
- Timely supply of cost, progress, and programming information
- Providing technical support and problem-solving across the PM&C portfolio, including:
- Planning
- Controls
- Ensuring best practice project administration across the PM&C portfolio, delivering:
- Close project control
- Accurate project forecasting
- Optimizing resource planning to support:
- Project commitments
- Technical and staff utilization
- Implementing robust systems and processes to ensure:
- Projects deliver value for money
- Client goals and requirements are met
- Cost and programme targets are achieved
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Additionally, you’ll interact with major bids, liaise with clients on upcoming projects, and contribute (or lead) wider business initiatives.
About Our Team
The Project Management & Controls (PM&C) team supports major rail clients through a variety of complex, multi-disciplinary projects, including clients like:
- Network Rail
- HS2
- Local authorities
- International project portfolios
A mix of Project and Programme Managers, Engineering Managers, and Commercial Management experts, our team works flexibly and collaboratively:
- Shares knowledge
- Develops team members and clients
- Delivers solutions for successful project outcomes
You’ll help project leaders through:
- Robust data provision
- Advanced analysis and insight
About You
We’re looking for the following:
- A degree in a relevant discipline
- The opportunity (or existing status) to achieve chartership, either approaching Chartered or Chartered Membership of a professional body
- Experience in client/project delivery (design or construction) in rail, metro, or transport is advantageous
- Proven ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams
- Exceptional attention to detail for producing, validating, and checking reports and data
- Experience in a consultancy environment with strong client relationship management
- Familiarity with Power Query/Power BI, plus expertise in reporting/planning/contract management tools preferred
Why WSP?
At WSP, you can advance professionally, work on ground-breaking projects, and engage with a community that propels you forward.
Work-Life Balance
We believe work is just one part of your life, so you can enjoy quality time with family, friends, and community:
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- A hybrid working policy enables 2 days awork from home with additional collaboration time in modern UK offices
- Flexible schedules that support collaboration and focus
Inclusivity & Belonging
We value diverse backgrounds and foster an inclusive workplace:
- Encourages authentic selves at work to create a culture that represents full societal spectrum
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) unite colleagues in shared experiences for a culture of inclusion and belonging
Health & Wellbeing
We’re committed to your well-being through:
- Thrive programme: Health and wellness initiatives
- On-demand Virtual GP service: NHS/Irish Medical Council access for convenience
- Workplace adjustments for staff needs
- Gymflex benefits: Up to 40% discount on annual gym memberships within our flexible benefits programme
- Support throughout menopause
Flexible Time Options
We offer WSP My Hour:
- Take one personal hour daily for activities outside work, flexibly scheduled
Additional benefits:
- Part-time or flexible working arrangements
- Purchase additional leave
- Customize bank holiday use to suit your needs
Your Development
We invest in your success:
- Training opportunities
- Mentorship
- Support for chartership pathways
#WeAreWSP
At WSP, we actively encourage applications from candidates unaffected by gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternal/paternal leave.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria and provide necessary adjustments.
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