Programme and Project Controls / PMO Senior Consultant (Health and Life Sciences)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cambridge; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Programme and Project Controls / PMO Senior Consultant to support clients in the development of robust controls for effective project execution. This role involves driving transparency in project progress, analysing performance data, and managing reporting systems including Power BI. Ideal candidates should possess a degree, experience in major construction/infrastructure projects, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a role in improving internal processes and engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Formación

• Preferably educated to degree or equivalent level in a relevant field.
• Experience working in programme and project controls within major construction / infrastructure programmes.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Drive transparency and visibility of progress and performance.
• Analyse and interpret performance data to identify trends.
• Oversee programme controls and reporting systems.

Conocimientos

Programme controls expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Power BI proficiency

Educación

Degree or equivalent in relevant field

Herramientas

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

Programme and Project Controls / PMO Senior Consultant

This Programme and Project Controls / PMO Senior Consultant role is responsible for supporting clients with the development and implementation of robust controls processes, procedures and tools to facilitate successful execution of projects, programmes, and portfolios. The role will also provide constructive challenge to delivery teams and undertake analysis and assurance to support client decision making.

Responsibilities

• Using programme /project controls expertise, drive transparency and visibility of progress and performance across all stages of the project and programme lifecycle.
• Analyse, understand and interpret project/programme performance data to constructively challenge and/or identify trends and areas for further investigation.
• Present and communicate project/programme performance data to non-technical stakeholders to support decision‑making at all levels.
• 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.
• Develop, implement and manage control processes and tools (e.g. change control, reporting, risk, schedule).
• 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.

Qualifications

• Preferably educated to degree or equivalent level in a relevant field.
• Experience working in programme and project controls within major construction / infrastructure programmes.
• Engaging with and translating programme data for diverse and challenging stakeholders.
• Understanding of public sector programme and project delivery environments.
• Experience of working within a consultancy and developing PMO services.
• Demonstrable experience of presenting programme performance data using digital tools including Power BI.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• 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,).
• Health & life sciences experience not essential but would be an advantage.

You must be eligible to achieve security clearance.

EEO Statement

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.