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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 truly needs?
At WSP, you can unlock the power of global collaboration, contribute to transformative projects, and work alongside the brightest minds in your field. Here, creativity flourishes in an environment that values new ideas and diverse viewpoints, enabling you to shape a career as compelling and unique as your ambitions.
About the Role
As a Project Controls professional, you will tackle intricate challenges—technical, commercial, and interpersonal—across sophisticated railway and infrastructure projects, spanning feasibility, delivery, and operation.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the Project Controls function across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with:
- Schedule Management
- Cost Management
- Change Management
- Risk and Opportunity Management
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Collaborate on supplier engagements, refining processes to refine:
- Integration of supplier information
- Progress measurement techniques
- Timely reporting of cost, progress, and programming
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Provide technical guidance and problem-solving expertise within the PM&C portfolio, particularly concerning planning and controls mechanisms.
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Lead the implementation of best practice project administration for the PM&C portfolio, ensuring meticulous control and precise project forecasting.
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Optimise resource scheduling to fulfill project promises and maximise technical staff utilisation.
Strategic Impact
You’ll champion robust systems and procedures to deliver cost-efficiencies and excel on client goals and performance targets. In parallel, assist in shaping bids, engage with current clients, and contribute (or lead) business innovation initiatives.
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Our Team
Belonging to the Project Management & Controls team, you’ll support major rail clients—including Network Rail, HS2, and local authorities—on complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Alongside this extensive international portfolio, you’ll work alongside Project Managers, Engineering leads, and Commercial consultants within a flexible and supportive environment.
We thrive on collaborative knowledge-sharing, fostering growth for both team members and client partners. You’ll deliver projects through rigorous data-driven analysis and strategies, ensuring timelines and financials remain on track.
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline (relevant experience may also be considered).
- Pathway to Chartership: Approaching Chartered or Chartered Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., ACE, ICE, APM).
- Rail/Transport Sector Experience: A distinct advantage for those with knowledge of design or construction.
- Teamwork: Proven ability to collaborate faithfully within multi-disciplinary environments.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy in reporting, validation, and data review.
- Client Consultation Skills: Experience within a consultancy environment, with proven relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
- Technical Tools: Power Query/Power BI knowledge preferred alongside established planning, reporting, and contract management software.
A Catalyst foryour Career
Embrace global opportunities, innovate with diverse colleagues, and expand professional horizons at WSP. We empower our team to pursue passions—whether local or international, technical or fantastical. Create your legacy today.
What We Offer
A career at WSP is more than a job—it’s an investment in your work-life balance, growth, and fulfillment in a workplace that champions innovation, integrity, and inclusion.
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Work-Life Balance
Work two flexible hybrid days from home and engage in energising in-office collaboration activities within UK/Ireland’s modern offices. Our model prioritises personal time without compromising productivity.
Inclusivity & Belonging
Exceptional careers arise from authentic selves. We celebrate diversity in all forms and support discrimination-free environments through our employee resource groups, tailored flexible policies, and a culture that values representation.
Health & Wellbeing
Our Thrive programme promotes personal wellness with earlier accessto healthcare solutions:
- Virtual GP service (aching NHS/IMC connectivity)
- Reasonable adjustments to workplace needs
- Gymflex scheme (40% off annual gym memberships)
- Vital menopause support resources
Work Flexibility
- "WSP My Hour" policy (flexible, hourly personal buffer).
- Gateway to part-time/flexible roles.
- Enhanced leave options, including adjustments to public holidays.
Career Growth
Uplift your development through training, mentorship, and Chartership pathways, ensuring your skills future-proof your unique trajectory.
We’re Committed To Equality
Applications are warmly encouraged from candidates from all backgrounds, including differences in:
- Sex
- Race
- Disability
- Age
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Reassignment
- Religion or Belief
- Marital/Parenthood Status
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee interviews to disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria. Please specify adjustments needed when applying.
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