Project Controls Team Lead

WSP in Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

WSP in Adelaide is seeking a Project Controls Team Lead to lead and grow the Mine Advisory Project Controls capability across South Australia. You will mentor, provide technical guidance, and partner with Project Managers and Finance teams to drive project performance and commercial outcomes.

You will guide forecasting, budgeting, cost control and governance, while influencing senior stakeholders and promoting best practices across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or mentoring project controls, project services or project management professionals.
• Strong background in project controls, cost control, planning, forecasting and governance.
• Experience managing project performance across multiple concurrent projects or programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the South Australian Project Controls team through coaching, mentoring and capability building.
• Act as the regional focal point for Project Controls across Mine Advisory projects in South Australia.
• Partner with Project Managers and Team Executives to improve project delivery, financial performance and client outcomes.
• Establish and champion project controls best practice, governance and reporting standards across the region.
• Provide oversight of project forecasting, budgeting, cost control, earned value management and portfolio reporting.
• Support resource planning, utilisation and workload management across the Project Controls team.
• Review project portfolios to identify emerging risks, commercial issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead project performance reviews and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across systems, reporting processes and GCC integration.
• Build strong relationships with clients and contribute to business development and project pursuits where required.
• Champion a culture of collaboration, accountability, safety and continuous learning.

Skills

Team leadership

Forecasting

Cost control

Governance

Stakeholder management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, work on landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. Together, we can create a positive and lasting impact on communities and the environment.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Project Controls Team Lead to join our Mine Advisory team in Adelaide. This is an opportunity to lead and grow our Project Controls capability across South Australia while playing a key role in the successful delivery of major mining and resources projects.

As the Team Lead, you'll provide leadership, mentoring and technical guidance to Project Controls professionals, while partnering with Project Managers, Team Executives, Finance teams and our Global Capability Centre (GCC) to drive project performance and commercial outcomes. You'll have a direct impact on how projects are planned, governed and delivered, while helping shape the future growth of the Project Controls function in South Australia.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop the South Australian Project Controls team through coaching, mentoring and capability building.
• Act as the regional focal point for Project Controls across Mine Advisory projects in South Australia.
• Partner with Project Managers and Team Executives to improve project delivery, financial performance and client outcomes.
• Establish and champion project controls best practice, governance and reporting standards across the region.
• Provide oversight of project forecasting, budgeting, cost control, earned value management and portfolio reporting.
• Support resource planning, utilisation and workload management across the Project Controls team.
• Review project portfolios to identify emerging risks, commercial issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead project performance reviews and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across systems, reporting processes and GCC integration.
• Build strong relationships with clients and contribute to business development and project pursuits where required.
• Champion a culture of collaboration, accountability, safety and continuous learning.

About You

You're an experienced Project Controls professional who enjoys developing people, influencing outcomes and building high‑performing teams. You'll be equally comfortable providing technical project controls expertise and leading conversations with senior stakeholders across the business.

You Will Bring

• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring project controls, project services or project management professionals.
• Strong background in project controls, cost control, planning, forecasting and project governance.
• Experience managing project performance across multiple concurrent projects or programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and project teams.
• Commercial acumen and an ability to translate project data into meaningful business insights.
• Experience working within mining, resources, engineering consulting or major project environments.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, reporting tools and project management systems.
• A passion for developing people and fostering a positive, high‑performing team culture.

What We Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• A collaborative, supportive, and high‑performing culture
• Opportunities to work on impactful Mine Advisory projects
• Ongoing learning and career development pathways
• A strong focus on safety, wellbeing, and sustainable outcomes

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.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP's collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and well‑being of our people, and the programs we've designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.