Principal Consultant - Project Controls

WSP in India; Dadri; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India is seeking a seasoned Quantity Surveyor for commercial leadership and delivery oversight of the UK&I Transport & Infrastructure PMO GCC team, based in India. You will lead contract administration, cost management, and governance across multi-project portfolios, aligning NEC/JCT, NRM/CESMM, and UK standards with a data-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in QS or Civil Engineering; a Master’s is preferred.
• 10+ years in QS/Cost management with UK project exposure.
• Experience with NEC/JCT contracts and RICS or similar standards.
• Strong leadership and governance skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership and delivery oversight for GCC team.
• Lead contract administration across projects per NEC/JCT and FIDIC where applicable.
• Manage change control, variations, and cost forecasting.
• Develop cost plans (NRM/CESMM) and BoQs aligned to UK standards.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimisation across the lifecycle.

Skills

Commercial Leadership

Team Management

Contract Administration

Cost Management

Stakeholder Engagement

UK–India Delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

CostX

Excel - Power Query

Power BI

NRM/CESMM knowledge

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly capable Individual to provide commercial leadership and delivery oversight for the UK&I Transport & Infrastructure PMO GCC team.

The role is responsible for managing commercial, contract, and cost management activities across a portfolio of projects, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and data-driven delivery aligned to UK standards.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Leadership & Team Management
• Lead the GCC Commercial & QS team supporting UK&I T&I projects.
• Drive resource planning, workload allocation, and delivery governance.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team through structured development and coaching.
• Collaborate with PMO Leads, UK Commercial teams, and Project Managers.
• Support recruitment aligned with pipeline and strategic growth.
• Contract Administration & Commercial Management
• Lead contract administration across projects in line with NEC/JCT (and FIDIC where applicable).
• Manage:
• Change control (pricing, tracking, forecasting)
• Compensation events, variations, and claims
• Contractual communications and notices
• Govern and maintain contract registers (EWN, CE, GC, etc.).
• Track contractual deadlines and ensure proactive compliance.
• Draft formal contractual correspondence and entitlement notifications.
• Cost & Quantity Surveying Delivery (UK Standards)
• Lead and oversee RIBA Stage 0–4 cost planning including benchmarking, allowances, and risk adjustments.
• Ensure preparation and review of BoQs aligned to NRM/CESMM standards.
• Support:
• Cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts
• CVRs, cashflow, and financial reporting
• Procurement strategies and tender documentation
• Drive value engineering, cost optimisation, and lifecycle cost input.
• Cost, Risk & Commercial Performance
• Support cost control and financial performance across project lifecycle.
• Manage commercial risks, opportunities, and entitlement claims.
• Support dispute resolution, withheld cost recovery, and claims management.
• Maintain and drive commercial risk registers and escalation processes.
• Contribute to financial forecasting, working capital recovery, and performance insights.
• PMO Integration & Delivery Coordination
• Integrate commercial activities with project controls, planning, and PMO processes.
• Ensure alignment of cost, schedule, and change impacts.
• Coordinate reporting dashboards, commercial trackers, and registers.
• Support cross-functional teams in resolving commercial and delivery challenges.
• Governance, Quality & Compliance
• Establish QA/QC frameworks, checklists, and peer review mechanisms.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, commercial, and internal governance standards.
• Standardise templates, SOPs, and delivery processes.
• Align with RICS professional standards and best practices.
• Digital QS & Reporting
• Champion CostX (2D/3D/5D) and model-based take-off methodologies.
• Drive adoption of 5D/BIM-enabled commercial workflows.
• Develop and promote structured cost databases and benchmarking systems.
• Encourage data-driven reporting using advanced Excel (Power Query, Pivots) and Power BI dashboards.
• Enhance visibility through automated dashboards and digital reporting solutions.
• Business Improvement & Capability Building
• Drive continuous improvement in commercial processes and delivery models.
• Support bid development, mobilisation planning, and workshare growth.
• Develop structured training programmes covering: NEC/JCT contracts, NRM/CESMM measurement, Cost planning & CVR, Change & risk management
• Mentor and build next-generation QS and commercial professionals.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Act as key commercial interface between GCC and UK stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with clients, PMs, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support capability showcases and promote GCC value proposition.

Essential

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of QS / Cost Management / Commercial experience, including :5 years UK project exposure.
• Proven experience in UK–India delivery models and interfacing with UK stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of:
• NEC, JCT contracts
• NRM, CESMM measurement standards
• RIBA Stage 0–4 cost planning
• Experience in:
• Change control, CVRs, forecasting, procurement, and contract management
• Leading multi-project teams and delivery governance
• Strong commercial acumen and consultancy understanding.

Tools & Technology

• CostX (advanced – 2D/3D/5D)
• Advanced MS Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables)
• Power BI (dashboarding and reporting)
• Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word)
• Exposure to 5D/BIM workflows and digital cost management systems

Desirable

• Professional membership and Professional Qualification (e.g., RICS, APM)
• Experience in Rail, Roads, Civils, Water or Infrastructure projects
• Exposure to ERP systems and structured cost databases.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

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