Project Controls Manager

As a Project Controls Manager at WSP, you will work closely with internal delivery teams to support the successful delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects. You will provide robust internal project controls support to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with WSP governance requirements.

Your role will include:

• Supporting the delivery of integrated project controls services across rail projects, including planning, cost, risk, and reporting.
• Developing and maintaining programme schedules, cost forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Ensuring the implementation of robust project controls processes, systems, and governance frameworks.
• Providing accurate reporting and analysis to support project decision-making and performance tracking.
• Working with project teams to support resource planning, forecasting, and progress monitoring.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment between programme, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Supporting risk management processes, including identification, assessment, and mitigation tracking.
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders to provide clear, data-driven insights on project performance.
• Supporting the development and implementation of PMO and project controls frameworks where required.
• Contributing to continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance project controls practices and tools.
• Supporting bids and work-winning activities, providing project controls expertise and input.
• Assisting with the development and mentoring of junior team members.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Experience in project controls within rail, infrastructure, or transport projects.
• Experience supporting planning, cost control, risk management, and reporting functions.
• Experience working in a consultancy or project delivery environment.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience supporting or working within a PMO or project controls environment.
• Strong understanding of project controls principles, processes, and systems.
• Ability to analyse and interpret project data, producing high-quality reports.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to validate and assure data accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), risk management, and change control processes.