Project Controls Manager

About the role

We're looking for a Project Controls Manager to join a newly developing Portfolio Management Office (PMO) within the Great Grid Partnership (GGP).

The role will initially focus on the development and enhancement of the current reporting suite, creating high-quality portfolio-level dashboards and delivering meaningful insights that support executive decision-making.

Over time, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the wider development of the PMO across planning, change control, cost management, risk management and portfolio governance.

Responsibilities

• Leading the monthly performance measurement and reporting cycle across multiple projects and functions.
• Collecting, analysing and coordinating project controls data to provide meaningful performance insights.
• Developing and improving management dashboards, reporting tools and data sources.
• Maintaining Power BI dashboards and reports, ensuring high levels of data accuracy and consistency.
• Supporting structured project controls reviews and cross-functional performance workshops.
• Identifying opportunities for digitization, automation and continuous improvement within project controls and reporting processes.
• Providing proactive feedback on data quality, completeness and reliability, including identifying root causes of recurring issues.
• Working collaboratively with engineering, commercial, planning, quality and delivery teams to ensure alignment of reporting standards and data structures.
• Supporting senior leadership through insightful reporting, commentary and recommendations that enable informed decision-making.
• Contributing to the continued development and growth of the PMO function and its capabilities.

Requirements

• Strong data analysis and reporting skills using Power BI, Excel and project management systems.
• Experience managing project or programme reporting cycles.
• Understanding of project controls, including cost, schedule and risk management.
• Experience producing executive reporting and performance dashboards.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to provide meaningful performance insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Qualifications or training in data analytics, Power Platform or digital engineering.
• Experience within PMO, project controls or portfolio management functions.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, engineering, manufacturing or energy sectors.

Benefits

Location: Based in Birmingham, with occasional travel to project and stakeholder locations as required.

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

We are committed to investing in our people through structured development, continuous learning and long-term career opportunities, supporting you to build a rewarding career with us.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in Project Controls Manager roles, PMO Analyst or Senior PMO positions, Project Controls Engineer roles, Construction and infrastructure delivery, Engineering and manufacturing environments, Energy, utilities, automotive or aerospace sectors.