P3M Data & Reporting Lead- London, Manchester, Birmingham

Turnertownsend; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in data/reporting analyst roles within project or programme environments.
• Strong understanding of P3M principles and project controls methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerBI and Excel (macros and automation).
• Experience designing and implementing data models and reporting frameworks.
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with experience delivering to executive audiences.
• Experience leading work packages and mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of data-driven solutions for effective project management and controls.
• Develop digital controls solutions aligned to P3M frameworks.
• Define reporting strategies with senior stakeholders and translate requirements into actionable designs.
• Design and build advanced dashboards and reporting tools using PowerBI, Excel, and other platforms.
• Oversee data integration from multiple systems ensuring accuracy and performance.
• Maintain scalable data models to support enterprise-wide reporting.
• Provide guidance on data quality, governance, and reporting best practices.
• Mentor junior consultants and foster capability growth within the team.
• Contribute to thought leadership and continuous improvement across the digital services.

Skills

P3M principles

PowerBI

Excel

Data modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Leadership

Data analysis

Tools

PowerBI

Primavera P6

MS Project

SQL

DAX

VBA

Job description

Due to growing UK demand for our Digital services, we are seeking to recruit a Principal Consultant to lead the delivery of advanced reporting and data analysis solutions within P3M environments, while playing a key role in shaping and enhancing our digital capability.

We are seeking Principal Consultants, with a maturing background in digital transformation, who can apply their expertise in P3M Principles, reporting and dashboard development-particularly using Microsoft-based tools such as PowerBI and Excel. A good understanding of data structures and data modelling will also be valuable in helping to implement and integrate applications and data that support effective project management and controls. You will be expected to lead client engagements, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the development of best practices and innovation within our Infrastructure Digital team.

The Role

As a Principal P3M Data & Reporting Analyst, you will be responsible for leading the design and delivery of data-driven solutions that enable effective project management and controls across infrastructure programmes. You will:

• Lead the development and implementation of digital controls solutions aligned to P3M frameworks.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to define reporting strategies and translate complex requirements into actionable solutions.
• Design and build advanced dashboards and reporting tools using Microsoft PowerBI, Excel, and other platforms.
• Oversee the integration of data from multiple systems, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and performance.
• Develop and maintain scalable data models and structures to support enterprise-level reporting.
• Provide expert guidance to clients and internal teams on data quality, governance, and reporting best practices.
• Mentor and support junior consultants, fostering capability growth within the team.
• Contribute to thought leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement across our digital services.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential:

• 5+ years' experience in data/reporting analyst roles with demonstrable experience in project or programme environments.
• Strong understanding of P3M principles and project controls methodologies.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills, with the ability to interpret and present data effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerBI and Excel (including macros and automation).
• Proven experience in designing and implementing data models and reporting frameworks.
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience delivering to executive audiences.
• Experience leading work packages and mentoring junior colleagues.

Desirable:

• Experience in infrastructure sectors such as Defence, Energy & Natural Resources, or Transport & Utilities.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar.
• Knowledge of PMO functions, data governance, and enterprise reporting environments.
• Programming experience in SQL, DAX, or VBA.
• Relevant certifications such as PRINCE2, APM, Microsoft PowerBI, or equivalent.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.