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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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 shape a career as unique as you.
About the Role
As a Project Controls Manager, you’ll tackle a wide range of technical, commercial, and people-related challenges across complex rail and infrastructure projects, from initial feasibility through to delivery and operation.
Key Responsibilities
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Supporting Project Controls on various projects to align with:
- Schedule management
- Cost management
- Change management
- Risk and opportunity management
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Engaging with suppliers and maintaining processes that ensure:
- Appropriate integration of supplier information
- Accurate measurement of suppliers’ progress
- Timely provision of cost, progress, and programming data
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Providing technical support and problem-solving across the Project Management & Controls (PM&C) portfolio regarding planning and project controls.
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Ensuring best-practice project administration across the PM&C portfolio to achieve:
- Close project control
- Accurate project forecasting
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Optimising resource planning to deliver project commitments and technical staff utilisation.
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Implementing robust systems and processes to ensure value-for-money delivery, client goal achievement, and cost/programme target attainment.
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About Our Team
The Project Management & Controls team supports major rail clients on complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Our clients include Network Rail, HS2, and local authorities, as well as various international projects.
Key team roles include:
- Project and Programme Managers
- Engineering Managers
- Commercial Management Experts
We foster a supportive, collaborative environment, sharing knowledge and developing both team members and clients.
You’ll work closely with project leaders to deliver multidisciplinary projects via robust data-driven analyses.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in a relevant discipline
- Pathway to achieving chartered membership (e.g., Chartered Project Manager, Chartered Transport Planner)
- Preferred (though not essential):
- Rail, Metro, or Transport experience (design or construction)
- Client delivery experience
- Proven collaboration in multi-disciplinary teams
- Excellent attention to detail in report and data validation
- Client relationship management skills (especially consultancy environments)
- Experience with Power Query / Power BI (preferable alongside standard reporting/planning/contract management tools)
What’s Next?
Shape a career as unique as you?
At WSP, we offer endless opportunities to grow and create a better future for yourself and the world.
- Work on landmark projects globally
- Collaborate with diverse, talented individuals
- Make long-lasting, high-impact contributions
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About WSP
One of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, we believe in innovation, integrity, and inclusion. Our 11,000+ professionals across the UK and Ireland drive positive, sustainable change in communities worldwide.
Why Join WSP?
Work-Life Balance
- Hybrid working model (2 days at home, 3 days in office)
- Collaborative office spaces across the UK
Inclusivity & Belonging
- Diverse & authentic workforce celebrated
- Employee resource groups promote inclusion
- Respectful, equitable culture
Health & Wellbeing
- Thrive programme supporting overall wellbeing
- Virtual NHS GP service for flexible medical advice
- Workplace adjustments as needed
- Gymflex (up to 40% off gym memberships)
- Comprehensive menopause support
Flexibility
- "WSP My Hour" – Unlock 1 hour daily for personal needs (flexible make-up time)
- Part-time & flexible working options
- Additional leave & tailored bank holiday scheduling
Career Development
- Investment in training, mentoring, and chartership pathways
- Supportive growth environment
Our Commitment to Diversity
Equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of:
- Sex
- Race
- Disability
- Age
- Sexual orientation
- Gender reassignment
- Religion or belief
- Marital status
- Pregnancy or maternity/paternity status
As a Disability Confident leader, we guarantee interviews for candidates who meet the essential criteria. Please inform us if you require workplace adjustments to support your application.
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