Women in Project Controls

Turning representation into retention, progression and performance.

Join us females and males alike!

Date: Tuesday, 3rd November 2026

Time: 12:05 - 12:40

Women in Project Controls is a community-led initiative created to connect people, share practical experience and help women build lasting, successful careers across the profession.



The initiative is led by five Women in Project Controls Ambassadors and supported by Chirag Shah as its male ally. Together, they are encouraging women and men across the industry to play an active role in improving representation, retention, progression and performance

What the session will cover:

  • What attracts women to Project Controls
  • Confidence, visibility and resilience
  • Mentoring vs. sponsorship
  • Male allyship in practice
  • The 12-month commitments attendees and employers can make together
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Women in Project Controls Speed Networking

Date: Tuesday, 3rd & Wednesday, 4th November 2026

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Location: Camden Bar, Wembley Stadium

Purpose: build connections, share practical experience and help each other progress.

Who Do We Need To Help? Ambassadors, mentors, volunteers, and female and male allies to support us.

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3rd-4th November, 2026

Agenda

3rd November


  • 10:00 - 11:00am Meet your network
    An opportunity for CaSA members to connect, build relationships and explore opportunities to collaborate.
  • 11:30 - 12:30am Podcast: How to Upskill Digitally
    Join the live podcast focussing on developing digital skills, including the role of apprenticeships and training courses.
  • 1:30 - 3:30pm Women in Project Controls
    Expo attendees are invited to meet the Women in Project Controls Steering Group to learn about the group's strategy and actively participate in speed networking
  • 3:30 - 4:00pm Meet the CaSA Directors
    Your opportunity to meet the CaSA directors, hear about their work at the Authority and ask questions.

4th November


  • 11:00am - 12:00pm Individual Professional Recognition
    Learn about routes to individual professional recognition and speak with experts about the process.
  • 1:30 - 3:30pm Women in Project Controls
    Expo attendees are invited to meet the Women in Project Controls Steering Group to learn about the group's strategy and actively participate in speed networking

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Meet Our Steering Committee

Steph Illingworth

Project Director

Turner & Townsend

FCaSA, FAPM, ChPP

Accredited Strength Coach

Kajal Fermahan

Senior Planning Consultant

Movar Reply

Leanne Coleman

Business Unit Director - Project Management & Consulting

Assystem

Lisa Silander

UK Technical Lead - Project Controls

AtkinsRéalis

Kiran Mistry

Director : Project Controls / PMO Design & Delivery

AtkinsRéalis

FCaSA

Chirag Shah

Male Ally, Women in Project Controls

Founder, PACE Global

Membership Director, CaSA