Project Controls Manager; PMCM

Project Controls Manager (PMCM)

Role at WSP in the UK & Ireland

Project Controls Manager (PMCM: Programme Solutions)

At WSP you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and work with the brightest minds in your field. Embrace curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and shape a unique career.

As a Project Controls professional you’ll face a wide range of technical, commercial, people and other challenges across complex railway and infrastructure projects from initial feasibility through to delivery and operation.

• Supporting the Project Controls function on various projects to align with:
  • Schedule Management
  • Cost Management
  • Change Management
  • Risk and Opportunity Management
• Supporting engagement with the supply base on projects and maintaining processes that deliver:
  • Appropriate integration of supplier information
  • Appropriate measurement of suppliers’ progress
  • Timely supply of cost, progress and programming information
• Provision of technical support and problem solving across the PM&C portfolio with respect to planning and controls.
• Ensuring best practice project administration is deployed across the PM&C portfolio which delivers close project control and accurate project forecasting.
• Supporting the optimisation of resource planning to deliver project commitments and technical staff utilisation.

You’ll understand the importance of implementing robust systems and processes to ensure that projects deliver value for money in achieving client goals and requirements as well as cost and programme targets.

In parallel with project work you’ll support major bids, liaise with clients on their upcoming projects and contribute to and potentially lead wider business initiatives.

The Project Management & Controls team supports major rail clients on a variety of complex, multi‑disciplinary projects. Our national clients range from Network Rail to HS2, local authorities and an extensive international portfolio.

Our teams comprise Project and Programme Managers, Engineering Managers and Commercial Management experts. We work in a flexible and supportive environment, sharing knowledge and supporting the development of our team members.

• A passion for deploying, delivering and innovating within Project Controls
• Degree in a relevant discipline
• Pathway to achieve chartership, toward Chartered or Membership of a relevant professional body
• Experience in rail, metro or transport client or project delivery (design or construction) is an advantage
• Proven ability to work successfully in multi‑disciplinary teams
• Excellent attention to detail to produce, validate and check reports and data sets
• Experience in a consultancy environment with strong client relationship management skills
• Experience with Power Query / Power BI preferable, alongside established reporting / planning / contract management tools

At WSP you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Leverage our global reach to discover new challenges and work with diverse, talented individuals.

We value work‑life balance. Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging:
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage people to bring their whole, authentic selves to work, fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing:
Through our Thrive programme and a virtual GP service you gain access to medical advice when needed. We provide reasonable workplace adjustments, a Gymflex scheme, a menopause support package, and more.

Flex your time:
The “WSP My Hour” lets you take an hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up time. We also offer part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement as needed.

Your development:
We invest in your growth through training, mentoring and chartership opportunities.

#WeAreWSP – We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates 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 will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you require workplace adjustments, please let us know.