Performance Manager

Browne Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Browne Group is seeking a Talentful Performance Manager to oversee performance across major infrastructure projects in the water and civil engineering sectors. You will analyse, forecast, and report on performance, driving improvements and governance with clients and internal teams.

Ideal candidates will have strong Excel/Power BI skills, experience with project controls, and a background in NEC/CEMAR contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience in project, programme, performance, project controls, or PMO management within construction, infrastructure, utilities, or engineering environments.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Experience producing performance reports, dashboards, forecasts, and management information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI, with experience using project planning and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Knowledge of project controls, programme governance, resource planning, and performance management principles.
• A relevant degree or project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP or equivalent) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, manage, and improve project performance across a portfolio of construction and engineering projects.
• Administer, analyse, and report on programme and project performance to ensure delivery against key objectives.
• Work with clients, operational teams, planners, commercial teams, and stakeholders to provide insights.
• Deliver performance reporting, forecasting, project controls, resource planning, and governance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement across project delivery and governance processes.
• Support contract administration and change control processes for large-scale programmes.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of infrastructure programmes.

Skills

Project controls

PMO management

Data analysis

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Excel

Power BI

Primavera P6

MS Project

Governance

Education

PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for a talented and proactive Performance Manager to join our growing team supporting the delivery of major infrastructure programmes within the water sector. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in monitoring, managing, and improving project performance across a portfolio of construction and engineering projects.

As Performance Manager, you will be responsible for administering, analysing, and reporting on programme and project performance to ensure delivery against key objectives relating to cost, quality, programme, efficiency, and benefits realisation. Working closely with clients, operational teams, planners, commercial teams, and stakeholders, you will provide valuable insights through performance reporting, forecasting, project controls, resource planning, and governance activities. You will help drive continuous improvement across project delivery, support contract administration and change control processes, and contribute to the successful development and delivery of large-scale infrastructure programmes.

About Browne

Browne Group is a leading utilities contractor specialising in the water and civil engineering sectors. We deliver complex, sustainable solutions that enhance public infrastructure, improve network resilience, and reduce environmental impact. Our industry-leading digital approach to project management and quality control ensures consistent delivery to the highest standards.

Ourexpertisespans infrastructure, non-infrastructure, and maintenance services across the water and wastewater sectors. We deliver civil engineering works including pipelines, pumping stations and reservoirs; MEICA solutions covering mechanical, electrical, instrumentation,controland automation; and long-term maintenance programmes that support asset reliability and operational efficiency. This integrated capability enables us to meet diverse client needs across the full asset lifecycle.

Browne is a subsidiary of Renew Holdings plc, a leading UK Engineering Services business. The Groupoperatesthrough independently branded subsidiaries across UK and European markets, delivering essential infrastructure maintenance and renewal through its highly skilled, directly employed workforce.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience in project, programme, performance, project controls, or PMO management within construction, infrastructure, utilities, or engineering environments.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Experience producing performance reports, dashboards, forecasts, and management information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI, with experience using project planning and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• A proactive, organised, and solution-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of project controls, programme governance, resource planning, and performance management principles.
• Previous experience working within the water sector and familiarity with NEC contracts, CEMAR would be advantageous.
• A relevant degree or project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP or equivalent) is desirable.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation delivering essential infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment. You'll work alongside experienced professionals on high-profile programmes, with opportunities to develop your skills, influence business performance, and contribute to continuous improvement across the organisation.

This role may also suit candidates with experience as a PMO Manager, Project Controls Manager, Project Controls Lead, or Senior PMO Analyst.

Browne is a Civil Engineering, MEICA and Utilities infrastructure business based in Southern England with revenues of £230m in 2025/26. It is a subsidiary of Renew Holdings plc, a leading UK Engineering Services business, performing a critical role in keeping the nation's infrastructure functioning efficiently and safely. The Group operates through independently branded subsidiaries across its chosen markets, delivering non-discretionary maintenance and renewal tasks through its highly skilled, directly employed workforce.