Principal Consultant - Project Controls

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. 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. Responsibilities 1. Commercial Leadership & Team Management • Lead the GCC Commercial 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. 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 clients, PMs, and multidisciplinary teams. • Support capability showcases and promote GCC value proposition. Qualifications Experience & Qualifications Essential • Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred). • 10+ years of Contract 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 • Change order management • 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 • Advanced MS Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables) • Power BI (dashboarding and reporting) • Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word) 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”.