Project Controls Manager (PMCM)

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.

Responsibilities

• As a Project Controls professional you’ll be used to facing 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

• Appropriate integration of supplier information
• Appropriate measurement of suppliers’ progress
• Timely supply of cost, progress and programming information

Our Team

The Project Management & Controls team support major Rail clients on a variety of complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Our national clients range from Network Rail, HS2, local authorities, not to mention our extensive international project portfolio. Our teams comprise Project and Programme Manager, Engineering Managers and Commercial Management experts. We work in a flexible and supportive environment, sharing knowledge and helping in the development of our team members and clients alike. You will work to support project leaders in the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects through the provision of robust data and analysis.

A passion for deploying, delivering, and innovating within Project Controls

• Degree, in relevant discipline.
• Have a pathway to achieve chartership, approaching Chartered or Chartered Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Client or project delivery (design or construction) Rail, Metro or Transport experience 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 good client relationship management skills.
• Experience in Power Query / Power BI preferable in tandem with established reporting/planning/contract management tools.

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in It For You?

• Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP Here at WSP 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, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.