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. 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 work across complex railway and infrastructure projects—from feasibility through to delivery and operation—facing diverse technical, commercial, and people-related challenges.
Key Activities
You’ll support the Project Controls function across multiple projects, aligning with:
- Schedule Management
- Cost Management
- Change Management
- Risk and Opportunity Management
Key Responsibilities
- Support engagement with the supply base, ensuring processes deliver:
- Appropriate integration of supplier information
- Measurement of suppliers’ progress
- Timely provision of cost, progress, and programming updates
- Provide technical support and problem-solving across the PM&C portfolio regarding planning and controls.
- Ensure best-practice project administration across the portfolio for accurate forecasting and tight project control.
- Optimise resource planning to meet project commitments and technical staff utilisation.
- Implement robust systems and processes to ensure projects deliver value for money while meeting client goals, cost, and programme targets.
Additionally, you’ll:
- Support major bids and liaise with clients on future projects.
- Contribute to (or lead) wider business initiatives.
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The Project Management & Controls team supports major rail clients across complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Our client base includes Network Rail, HS2, local authorities, and our extensive international project portfolio.
Our team comprises:
- Project and Programme Managers
- Engineering Managers
- Commercial Management experts
We foster a flexible and supportive culture, sharing knowledge and developing talent—both for our team and our clients. You’ll work closely with project leaders, providing robust data and analysis to ensure successful project delivery.
Requirements
We’re looking for a Project Controls Manager with:
- A degree in a relevant discipline (construction, engineering, or project management preferred).
- A pathway to Chartership (approaching Chartered or Chartered Membership of a relevant professional body).
- Rail, Metro, or Transport experience (ideally in design or construction) as an advantage.
- Proven ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Exceptional attention to detail for producing, validating, and checking reports and datasets.
- Consultancy experience, with strong client relationship management skills.
- Experience with Power Query/Power BI (preferable, alongside reporting/planning/contract management tools).
What if you could shape a career as unique as you?
At WSP, we prioritise growth and purpose. Leverage our global reach to tackle new challenges and collaborate with diverse, talented individuals who inspire you.
Work on landmark projects worldwide, making a meaningful impact on communities—explore what matters to you, and what matters to the world.
About Us
We’re one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, driven by innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With 11,000+ professionals across the UK and Ireland, we combine deep local connection with global expertise to deliver lasting positive change.
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Benefits
Work-Life Balance
- Hybrid working policy: Flex the option to work from home 2 days a week, alongside collaboration in modern UK offices.
- "WSP My Hour": Take one personal hour daily, flexible to your scheduling needs.
Inclusivity & Belonging
- Variety of backgrounds welcomed: We foster rewarding careers through authenticity.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Uniting employees and allies to promote inclusion and belonging.
Health & Wellbeing
- Thrive Programme: Resources to support your mental and physical health.
- Virtual GP service (NHS or Irish Medical Council-certified) for flexible, accessible medical advice.
- Gymflex scheme: Up to 40% off annual gym memberships.
- Comprehensive menopause support.
Flexible Working & Leave
- Part-time, flexible, and expanded leave options.
- Customise bank holiday usage to suit your needs.
Development & Growth
- Supportive environment for training, mentoring, and chartership.
- Encouraged to explore new opportunities within WSP and beyond.
#WeAreWSP
At WSP, we actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of:
- Sex
- Race
- Disability
- Age
- Sexual orientation
- Gender reassignment
- Religion or belief
- Marital status
- Pregnancy or maternity/paternity
As a Disability Confident leader, we interview all disabled applicants meeting essential criteria. Please let us know if you require workplace adjustments to support your application.
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