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WSP USA Project Controls Engineer in Birmingham, United Kingdom

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2023 and beyond…

To find out more about our Project and Programme Management Services business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/programme-and-project-management

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#WeAreWSP

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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

You will be working within a team and undertaking financial, commercial and reporting responsibilities across a range of high-profile engineering projects. You will assist the project management teams with financial and commercial reporting using both internal and client systems as well as work with project teams to ensure that the right financial information is delivered effectively and efficiently.

You will additionally be assisting the team in managing project risks and controlling project time and progress, focusing on improving client satisfaction and effective project delivery. You will also adopt the use of new tools such as PowerBI or other analytical software to improve the efficiency and accuracy of our reporting. Additionally, you will provide project level administration and account commercials support when required.

Responsibilities will involve:

  • Supporting range of project managers and account leaders in financial management of projects and accounts

  • Compiling and updating complex Excel spreadsheets to support financial control of projects

  • Assist projects in structuring their data to drive insights for performance managementPreparing invoices and applications for payment and forecastsUse in-house accountancy/reporting software as well as Excel, PowerBI and other enterprise systems

  • Liaise with clients and assist in project performance reporting

Your Team

  • Our Programme Solutions team encompasses 60+ Programme Management, Project Controls Engineers, Risk Managers and Planning professionals with differing backgrounds and seniority, based across the UK at our offices including London, Cambridge, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, Middlesbrough, and Glasgow

  • Collaboration and team working are second nature within the team, supported by regular Community of Practice that gets us together as a team to share challenges and best practices

  • Our team actively considers new and innovative ways of working and seeks continuous improvement in the delivery of our services

  • We work on nationwide and local projects that support sustainable growth and development across the UK. Our sectors include highways, transport, energy, water, defence, waste, clean air, active travel and many more in which you could become involved

  • Our clients are industry leaders, local enterprise companies, and local government organisations, meaning we support growth and opportunity

  • All our offices are selected for their proximity to public transport links, shops/cafés/and parking. We encourage a net zero culture and blend our activities to maximise opportunity for minimising our impact on the planet

  • Are willing to develop your career in the field of project controls supported by industry experts

  • Are proactive, professional and a driver of collaborative working environments

  • Have excellent communication skills

  • Have knowledge, understanding and experience in project controls together with an interest or experience in wider programme management skills

  • Have a degree or appropriate qualifications and relevant works experience in construction/engineering and/or management.

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