Principal Consultant - Project Controls

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

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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. This is a strategic, delivery-oriented role requiring expertise in **commercial management, quantity surveying, contract administration, cost planning, change control, and PMO integration** , alongside strong leadership capability to develop teams, drive process improvements, and expand GCC workshare. WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. With approximately **4,000 talented people** across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than **73,000 globally** , in 550 **offices across 40 countries** , we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. At "WSP" we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Uni?ed under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: **Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.** **www.wsp.com** **We are** + Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future. + A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking. + A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues. **_Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose._** **Working with Us** At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. **Our Hybrid Working Module** With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model. + Maximize collaboration. + Maintain product quality and cultural integrity. + Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency. **Health, Safety and Wellbeing** Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our "Making Health and Safety Personal" initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years. **Inclusivity and Diversity** WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength

• Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background. **Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.** Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far. **With us, you can.** **Apply today.** **NOTICE

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AGENCIES:** _WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation

• no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service._ **1. Commercial Leadership & Team Management** + Lead the GCC Commercial team supporting

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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. **2. 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. **3. 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. **4. 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. **5. 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/ APM professional standards and best practices** . **6. Digital Reporting** + Encourage **data-driven reporting using advanced Excel (Power Query, Pivots)** and **Power BI dashboards** . + Enhance visibility through automated dashboards and digital reporting solutions. **8. 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, Change & risk management + Mentor and build next-generation commercial professionals. **9. Stakeholder Engagement** + Act as key commercial interface between GCC and UK stakeholders. + Build strong relationships with client