• Tuesday, 3 November 2026
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  • Wednesday, 4 November 2026
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  • Camden Bar · Wembley Stadium, London

Turning representation into retention, progression and performance.

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

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Women in Project Controls attendees networking at Project Controls Expo UK

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

Agenda

Tuesday, 3 November 2026

  • 10:00 am10:00 - 11:00am

    Meet your network

    An opportunity for CaSA members to connect, build relationships and explore opportunities to collaborate.

  • 11:30 am11:30 - 12:30pm

    Podcast: How to Upskill Digitally

    Join the live podcast focussing on developing digital skills, including the role of apprenticeships and training courses.

  • 01:30 pm01:30 - 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

  • 03:30 pm03:30 - 4:00pm

    Meet the CaSA Directors

    Your opportunity to meet the CaSA directors, hear about their work at the Authority and ask questions.

Wednesday, 4 November 2026

  • 11:00 am11:00am - 12:00pm

    Individual Professional Recognition

    Learn about routes to individual professional recognition and speak with experts about the process.

  • 01:30 pm01:30 - 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

Women in Project Controls Speed Networking

Women in Project Controls Speed Networking banner

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

Timing: 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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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