Project Controls Reporting Manager in City of London

A London-based consultancy delivering high-impact services in project controls and digital transformation. We specialise in simplifying complexities, driving efficiency and providing data-driven actionable insights to facilitate better decision-making and project outcomes. With extensive experience and expertise, complemented by the capabilities of our associate partners, we challenge the status quo and deliver value-driven solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. Our clients come from a range of sectors, including rail, infrastructure, utilities (water, oil, gas, electric, renewables and nuclear), construction and government. We are known for our collaborative, values-driven and future-focused approach. We care deeply about our impact and bring that same mindset to the projects we work on.

Role Description

A hybrid role based in London & Suffolk, (with travel as required with flexibility for some home-working). We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Reporting Manager to join a major programme delivery team and play a pivotal role in transforming project data into meaningful insights that drive decision-making. Working closely with the Reporting Lead, you will oversee reporting activities across large, complex projects, ensuring stakeholders receive accurate, timely, and actionable information. This is an exciting opportunity for a reporting and data analytics professional with experience of Data Lakes, ETL processes, and the Microsoft Power Platform to join a high-performing team and influence project outcomes through data-led decision making.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the collection, analysis, and presentation of project data through reports, dashboards, graphs, and visualisations.
• Work with IT and Digital teams to improve data availability and accessibility through Data Lake environments.
• Utilise ETL processes and Databricks to prepare data for reporting and analytics solutions.
• Own the quality, consistency, and visual standards of reporting outputs across the project.
• Implement Power Apps solutions to improve data capture, workflow efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.
• Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and predictive insights.
• Collaborate with Project Controls, PMO, Digital teams, supply chain partners, and key stakeholders to ensure reporting requirements are met.
• Ensure reporting is accurate, validated, and aligned to project governance standards.
• Champion continuous improvement in reporting processes, data management, and visualisation techniques.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for a confident and analytical professional who can combine technical expertise with strong stakeholder management skills.

Key Skills & Experience: ESSENTIAL

• Proactive in sourcing and collating reporting updates.
• Degree in a numerate discipline, HND, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience working within large-scale, complex project environments.
• Strong understanding of Data Lakes, data extraction, integration, and transformation processes.
• Experience with the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps.
• Data Analytics and/or Data Science capability.
• Experience designing and improving reporting systems, processes, and governance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience operating within large corporate or programme delivery environments.
• Ability to lead teams while remaining hands-on when required.
• Exposure to major infrastructure, engineering, construction, or programme delivery projects.

Desirable (but not essential):

• System Administration certifications.
• Experience working in multicultural or international project environments.

Who You Are:

• You bring more than just project control skills—you bring the right behaviours that align with how we show up every day.
• You really care about helping others succeed.
• You proactively look for ways to add value, even when it’s not explicitly asked.
• You’re a critical thinker who asks smart questions and seeks to understand before acting.
• You’re digitally literate, adaptable, and comfortable working with modern tools.
• You’re curious, proactive, and always looking to improve.
• You’re credible, authentic, and can influence others with integrity.
• You’re emotionally intelligent, self-aware, and respectful in how you show up.
• You bring innovative thinking and don’t default to the obvious.
• You focus on results and optimisation, not just activity.
• You’re collaborative—you don’t sit in silence, and you make space for others.
• You’re accountable and own your outcomes.
• You balance resilience with compassion—kindness matters here.
• You’re the kind of person who likes to go above and beyond.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a values-led consultancy where you’re not just a number.
• Work closely with experienced consultants and leaders invested in your development.
• Shape the way we grow and influence how we build our teams.
• Hybrid working and flexibility.
• Exposure to cutting-edge work in project controls and digital transformation.
• A down-to-earth, high-performing culture that genuinely supports its people.