Senior Consultant - Project Controls

Role Summary

The Senior Consultant – Project Controller’s role will be required to plan, track, analyse, and report performance on projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk. Senior Consultant - Project Controls will be required to lead on small project planning/ controlling assignments, lead / part of team on large projects/frameworks and extract accurate information, lead a team of more junior planners/controllers in the delivery of planning to time, cost and quality. The Senior Consultant - Project Controls is a key member of the program team and works directly with the Project Manager/Project Director to help define the project’s goals and objectives; and recommends actions to improve progress and performance. The Senior Consultant - Project Controls will have significant interface with Program/Project Managers, senior technical staff, as well as other functional organizations including contracts, finance, accounting, accounts receivable, subcontract management and procurement. Experience of planning and controlling for UK Roads & Highways Industry will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning, scheduling, and controlling strategy for assigned projects as guided by PMs/Principal Consultants, so that the approach taken in each case is effective and appropriate to the project needs and client requirements including setting standards and procedures, monitors and reports at project/portfolio level, prepare relevant project control dashboards for internal and external stakeholder communication. Set up the baseline schedule and control process, procedures for assigned projects and monitor progress against the plan, so that any problems are recognised promptly. Monitor project risks, issues, resources and CPM and assist in providing solutions to Principal Consultant/Team Leader, complying with WSP and the Client’s standards and codes.
• Assist Project Managers and Project Engineers with estimates and plans for bid/tenders.
• Assist PMs/Principal Consultant with producing the EAC and Report on progress and earned value, to support financial forecasting and any necessary corrective actions.
• Monitor costs and manpower on a weekly basis ensuring that actuals are within budget and charged to the correct job number. Process cost transfers as required.
• Give appropriate planning advice and direction to project staff, subconsultants, contractors, and clients.
• Facilitate effective planning of the works within the project team.
• Deliver Period Programme Updates and input to project reports.
• Deliver information regarding changes and delays that have impacted the programme on a period-by-period basis.
• Lead a performance culture, incorporating the WSP values, which develops individuals’ capability through an active performance management process, so that not only delivery for the company is enhanced but also the skills, capability and personal satisfaction of an individual is maximised.

Technical

• Demonstrable capability in Project Controls, and proven skills in the use of Primavera / Microsoft / other planning products (e.g. Primavera P6, Primavera Risk Analysis, Microsoft Project).
• Understand and has utilized Critical Path Analysis, Earned Value Techniques, and Basic project management skills.
• Advance level expertise in using MS Excel/ Word for developing tools and dashboards for internal and external stakeholder communications.
• Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principals, practices & techniques of project controlling.
• Commercial awareness and Excellent communication skills.

People

• Proven experience in line management, including mentoring and developing team members, managing performance, and ensuring effective communication within the team.
• Experience to review the work completed by planners/controllers and ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience in working with international planning and project controls teams.
• Ability to work in a team environment. Team Leadership capability.
• Possess the ability to work to tight deadlines and in changing environments.

Preferred

• Experience in a consultancy environment with good customer relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands on experience on using advance excel, VBA, Power Query, and PowerBI tools for developing tools and dashboards for internal and external stakeholder communications.
• Exposure to UK Highways Industry and work experience in Highways projects / site experience.
• Ability to supervise or guide junior planners/ controllers in the project delivery.

Key Competencies / Skills

• Basic project management skills. Hands on experience in using P6 and MSP.
• Understand and has utilised CPM, EV Techniques, and Basic project management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principals, practices & techniques of planning.
• Capable of managing own work. Ability to work in a team environment.
• Commercial awareness.
• Significant relevant experience (minimum 8 years) in project planning and controlling.
• Advance level expertise in using MS Excel/ Word for developing tools and dashboards.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in working with international planning and project controls teams.
• Exposure to UK Highways Industry and work experience in Highway projects / site experience.
• Awareness of Quantitative Schedule/Cost Risk Analysis (QSRA/QCRA).
• Possess the ability to work to tight deadlines and in changing environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent project management qualification.
• Highly desirable to have PMP or equivalent project management certification.