Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

• We're looking for a Project Controls Manager to join a newly developing Portfolio Management Office (PMO) within the Great Grid Partnership (GGP).
• Reporting to the GGP PMO Lead, you'll play a key role in supporting the development and maturity of the PMO, helping to establish robust reporting, performance measurement and governance processes across a complex portfolio of projects.
• This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in project controls, PMO, reporting or portfolio management within an engineering, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, automotive or aerospace environment.
• 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 digitisation, 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.

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

• 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.

What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)

• Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
• Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
• Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
• Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus