At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead project reporting and governance for a major defence programme in a dynamic team.
- Company: Mace, a leader in construction consultancy with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, medical cover, life insurance, and generous leave policies.
- Other info: Join a diverse team that values safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the defence sector while developing your career in project controls.
- Qualifications: Experience in project reporting and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 54090 - 66110 £ per year.
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition.
Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
We are looking for an experienced Project Controls Reporting Manager to join our Defence team in Reading or London, supporting the delivery of a major programme within a highly regulated environment.
Working as part of an integrated programme delivery team, you will play a key role in supporting project controls, governance and reporting activities, ensuring accurate information, effective stakeholder engagement and robust programme oversight.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a complex defence programme while driving high standards of reporting, coordination and continuous improvement.
Due to the security requirements of the role, candidates must have SC clearance or eligibility to obtain and maintain Security Clearance You’ll be responsible for: Acting as the focal point for the project’s month end reports, across portfolio, programme, PMO, supply chain and senior management Producing accurate and timely project reporting information.
Ensuring that others contribute to the project reporting process on time, every month.
Supporting project controls governance, change control and baseline management activities.
Representing project interests as part of wider reporting continuous improvement initiatives within the wider programme and portfolio.
Directing ad hoc requests for new/ dashboards or amendments to dashboards and coordinating development with Power BI/ Technical experts.
Influencing wider stakeholder buy-in and adoption of new reporting processes or tools to enable enhanced visibility and understanding of project progress.
Support in maintaining reporting project archive folders and files.
Liaising with Project Managers, the Integration Director and Project Controls Manager to support delivery.
Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes and project controls performance.
Providing project controls support to the Project Manager and wider delivery team.
Organising and coordinating governance forums and project meetings.
Maintaining the project calendar and reporting schedule.
Attending key project meetings and capturing decisions, actions and outputs.
Tracking actions and escalations and ensuring timely completion by relevant stakeholders.
You’ll need to have: Demonstrated experience owning or coordinating monthly project, programme or portfolio reporting cycles within a project controls, PMO or project management environment.
Excellent communication skills & an inquisitive nature able to engage with a wide variety of people, listen to project updates and simplify for succinct reporting at various levels of the organisation.
Knowledge of project controls information, including reporting, risk, cost, schedule and change management.
An interest and desire to develop your career within project controls.
Experience using reporting tools (Power BI, Foundry, Excel) and managing project data.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to validate and assure information accuracy.
Experience maintaining trackers, actions, management information and reporting outputs.
Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills within complex project environments.
Experience within Defence, Nuclear, Construction or other highly regulated sectors is desirable.
Knowledge of NEC contracts would be advantageous.
What's on offer: Car allowance.
Hybrid working.
Medical health cover.
Life insurance.
Income protection insurance.
Pension scheme.
Discretionary annual salary reviews.
Family friendly policies.22 days annual leave + 2 Mace days + 3 days Christmas shutdown + 1 additional day leave for every 2 years of service + Bank holidays.
Our values Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: Wechampion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.
Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.#LI-Onsite Job Summary Job number: 46728Date posted : 2026-08-17Profession: Project & Programme Management Employment type: Full-time
Project Controls Reporting Manager - Defence in Reading employer: Mace group
Mace is an exceptional employer that prioritises safety, diversity, and inclusivity, fostering a supportive work environment where every team member can thrive. As part of the Sizewell C project, you will engage in meaningful work at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Our commitment to flexible working arrangements ensures that you can balance your career ambitions with personal well-being, making Mace a truly rewarding place to build your career.
