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Programme and Project Controls / PMO Senior Consultant (Lexica. Member of WSP)

Wsp

The Role

Overview

Implement project controls/PMO services, ensuring transparency & decision support.

Key Responsibilities

  • programme controls
  • progress reporting
  • risk management
  • change control
  • data visualisation
  • stakeholder communication

Tasks

-Oversee programme controls and reporting systems including planning & scheduling, change control, risk and cost control. lead set up and ongoing development of internal and external progress reporting processes and tools, including Power BI where required. -Using programme /project controls expertise, drive transparency and visibility of progress and performance across all stages of the project and programme lifecycle. -Present and communicate project/programme performance data to non-technical stakeholders to support decision-making at all levels. -Develop, implement and manage control processes and tools e.g. change control, reporting, risk, schedule. -Analyse, understand and interpret project/programme performance data to constructively challenge and/or identify trends and areas for further investigation. -Engaging with and translating programme data for diverse and challenging stakeholders. -Support continuous improvement through implementing improvements to internal processes related to portfolio, programme and project management. -Support project and/or programme governance and assurance processes.

Requirements

  • power bi
  • pmo
  • project controls
  • degree
  • apm pmq
  • communication

What You Bring

-Experience of working within a consultancy and developing PMO services. -Experience working in programme and project controls within major construction / infrastructure programmes. -Understanding of public sector programme and project delivery environments. -Health & life sciences experience not essential but would be an advantage. -Preferably educated to degree or equivalent level in a relevant field. -Strong attention to detail and accuracy alongside excellent analytical, problem solving, and organisational skills. Achieved or working towards a recognised Programme Management qualification (e.g Risk management, IRM, MoR, Price2) or Project Management qualification (e.g. APM PMQ,). -Excellent communication and facilitation skills. -Demonstrable experience of presenting programme performance data using digital tools including Power BI.

The Company

About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Sector Specialisms

Waste Management and Landfill

Water & Wastewater Tunnels

Water and Wastewater Treatment

Water Supply and Distribution

Parks and Open Spaces

Rail and Transit Advisory

Rail Design

Rail Electrification

Rail Planning

Refurbishment and Retrofit

Risk and Resilience for Bridges and Civil Structures

Stormwater and Flood Risk Management

Structural Engineering for Healthcare

Sustainability and ESG Solutions

Sustainable Building Consulting

Sustainable Design for Healthcare

Tailings & Mine Waste Management

Train Control Systems

Tunnel Seismic and Earthquake Engineering

Tunnel Structural Engineering

Waste and Resources Sector (including thermal treatment, biomass energy, carbon capture, materials recovery facilities, organic waste treatment, advanced conversion, waste transfer facilities, landfill management)

Healthcare Strategy and Planning

Property Consultancy

Cost Management

Project and Programme Management

Life Sciences Strategy