Job Description

Project Controls Engineer (PMCM: Programme Solutions)

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.

A little more about your role…

As a Project Controls Engineer within PMCM group, you will play a key role in supporting global transport and infrastructure projects. You will be working alongside multi-discipline teams to ensure the smooth delivery of progress on projects ensuring a high-quality output meeting client expectation on time and budget.

In this role, you’ll make a significant impact by supporting the planning and execution of major projects working closely with the client and various design teams ensuring the schedule, budget and resources are effectively managed.

We collaborate with external clients and multi-disciplinary project teams. To ensure effective delivery, we leverage WSP offices, client offices and site locations. WSP actively supports flexible working days to be at offices for a minimum of 3 days a week to help integrate with your colleagues and clients.

At WSP, we value innovative thinking to help continuously strive for improvement. Our culture encourages taking on new challenges further developing your skills to achieve your goals. An abundant of opportunities are available to help you succeed offering you ample support to help your personal growth and growth within WSP.

Your team

You will be part of a diverse, growing team of Project and Commercial Management Team focusing on facilitating successful outcomes for our clients. We have a strong workforce of Project Controls Managers with expertise from all backgrounds that are passionate about producing high quality services.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Monitor project costs and budgets, providing regular reports and analysis to project managers.
• Support and assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules (Primavera P6, MS Project, ASTA etc)
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure effective communication and coordination of project activities.
• Contributes to the facilitation and delivery of performance reporting and reviews.
• Assist in the implementation of project controls processes and tools to improve project performance.
• Prepare and present project status reports to clients and senior management.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management and project controls methodologies.
• Support risk management activities, including identifying and assessing project risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Conduct performance analysis and provide recommendations for project improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards.
• Exposure developing PowerBI and Data Analytics is desirable.

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.

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.

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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. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our 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.

#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.