Lead Project Control Specialist, Midrand

Job Description WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms globally and within Africa. To further our strategic business expansion plan, we are seeking new employees who are loyal, committed, competent, and proud to work for us. We are committed to achieving and maintaining diversity and equity in employment.

Key Role Act as a Project Controls Technical Authority within the Power and Energy business, providing strategic leadership, governance, and expert oversight of project and programme performance. The role supports high‑risk decision‑making, assures robust controls, and contributes to client advisory and work‑winning activities.

Responsibilities

Serve as the project controls authority for complex and high‑value energy and infrastructure programmes

Define and govern project controls standards, methodologies, and assurance frameworks

Provide expert oversight and approval of baselines, forecasts, and performance reporting

Lead resolution of complex project controls challenges related to recovery, re‑baselining, and performance risk

Provide strategic advisory support to clients on cost, schedule, risk, and controls strategy

Support large‑scale project delivery through expert reviews and specialist inputs

Contribute to work‑winning and proposal development, including controls strategies and delivery models

Mentor senior project controls professionals and support capability development

Ensure alignment with governance, financial control, and delivery excellence frameworks

Health and Safety

Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental, and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you

Contribute to the identification of SHEQ risks and drive processes to achieve Zero Harm

Embrace, display, and promote the company values and ensure a safe working environment is always maintained

Qualifications

BEng / BSc in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline

15+ years’ experience in project controls leadership on major energy or infrastructure programmes

Recognised authority in project controls, planning, and performance management

Professional certification (MSP, PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent)

Key Competencies And Generic Skills

Exceptional analytical and strategic judgement

Strong leadership and decision‑making capability

Excellent client‑facing and senior stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to lead multidisciplinary project controls teams

Uncompromising focus on governance, accuracy, and delivery excellence

What's in it for you? We offer a flexible work environment with options for working from home, part‑time schedules, or flexible start and finish times to support work‑life balance. Competitive pay, comprehensive medical coverage, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions are included. WSP fosters a friendly and inclusive culture that respects and maximises the contributions of individuals. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. WSP is committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

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