Project Controls Manager, Naas

Project Controls Manager 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. This role requires a collaborative, detail‑oriented professional who is comfortable working in fast‑paced project environments.

Your Role Will Include

Supporting the delivery of project controls services across rail and infrastructure 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

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

Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills

Collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams

Benefits WSP offers a flexible hybrid working policy, inclusive culture, health and wellbeing support, time‑flexibility initiatives, and development opportunities to help you grow professionally.

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.

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