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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.
A little more about your role…
As part of this role, you will work closely with our internal delivery teams to support the successful delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Our national clients range from Network Rail, HS2, local authorities, not to mention our extensive international project portfolio.
Working closely with Project Managers, Project Directors, Finance managers, Commercial Managers and offshore PMO teams, 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.
A little more about your role…
As a Project Controls Manager, you will support the delivery of complex rail and infrastructure projects through the application of best practice project controls processes, including planning, cost management, risk, and performance reporting.
You will work closely with project managers, technical teams, and clients to ensure projects are effectively planned, monitored, and controlled throughout their lifecycle—from early feasibility through to delivery and operation.
You will play an important role in embedding a culture of high-quality project controls, ensuring reliable reporting, strong governance, and effective performance management across projects.
This role requires a collaborative, detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working in fast-paced project environments, supporting teams to overcome challenges and deliver successful outcomes.
Your role will include:
- Supporting the delivery of integrated project controls services across rail projects, including planning, cost, risk, and reporting.
- Develop and maintain programme schedules, cost forecasts, and performance metrics.
- Ensure the implementation of robust project controls processes, systems, and governance frameworks.
- Provide accurate reporting and analysis to support project decision-making and performance tracking.
- Work with project teams to support resource planning, forecasting, and progress monitoring.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment between programme, cost, and delivery objectives.
- Support risk management processes, including identification, assessment, and mitigation tracking.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to provide clear, data-driven insights on project performance.
- Support the development and implementation of PMO and project controls frameworks where required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance project controls practices and tools.
- Support bids and work-winning activities, providing project controls expertise and input.
- Assist with the development and mentoring of junior team members.
What we will be looking for you 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.
Desirable
- Rail sector experience.
- Primavera P6 knowledge.
- Experience using Power BI and data visualisation tools.
- Experience working with Oracle ERP or other project management systems.
- Degree qualification and relevant professional accreditation.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 83,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
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About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 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. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
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.
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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.
