Project Controls and Reporting Manager

SSE PLC; Reading; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Project Controls & Reporting Manager to deliver large capital projects across the UK electricity distribution network. This role includes managing project controls processes, leading a team, and ensuring effective governance and reporting. The position offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and a range of flexible benefits that support employees' financial wellbeing.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Free online GP service

Employee wellbeing programs

Interest-free loans for transport

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and developing PMO and Project Controls teams.
• Extensive experience with industry best practices for Project Controls.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain Project Controls processes and governance.
• Lead and develop the Project Controls & Reporting team.
• Accountable for implementing appropriate reporting standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Project Coordination

Change Control

Job description

Base Location: Flexible - Reading, Portsmouth, Petersfield, Swindon, Melksham, Oxford, West London, New Forrest, Slough, Andover, Poole, Aldershot or Yeovil. Travel will be required between UK sites.

Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 12-month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

Large Capital Delivery (LCD) is responsible for delivering a portfolio of large capital projects and programmes across the electricity distribution network in the SEPD and SHEPD licence areas, each valued between £2.5m and £100m. This portfolio includes all asset work programmes and investment projects above £2.5m, as well as major customer connections projects. LCD Project Services acts as a critical enabler to LCD delivery, providing PMO and integration services to ensure effective and consistent governance, control, and reporting across the portfolio.

We are seeking a Project Controls & Reporting Manager to join our LCD Project Services team. In this role, you will lead and develop the team responsible for providing Project Controls capabilities across Reporting, Change Control, Document Management, and Project Coordination. You will play a key part in delivering robust management information and consistent services across SEPD and SHEPD, while supporting the integration of requirements with the Operations business and regional Capex delivery teams.

You will

- Own and maintain the Project Controls processes (including change control), LCD governance regime and templates, to drive standardisation and consistency across the LCD portfolio.

- Be accountable for agreeing and implementing appropriate reporting across all audiences, based on industry best practice, to deliver robust, accurate and timely management information and reporting.

- Collaborate with the other Project Services leads, and wider Distribution stakeholders (inc. contractors), to integrate data and insights into a single source of the truth, to build confidence in LCD performance.

- Lead and develop the Project Controls & Reporting team, supporting professional development and upskilling, to drive a consistent and high-quality service provision across the portfolio.

- Contribute to the continuous improvement of LCD Project Services by championing the embedment of industry best practice.

You have

- Proven experience in leading and developing multi-disciplinary PMO and Project Controls teams.

- Extensive experience establishing and implementing an industry best practice toolset for Project Controls, including forecasting and reporting (inc. alignment of papers for relevant board and committees etc.)

- Proven experience in leading adherence to a consistent governance structure, coaching team members and projects teams to ensure consistent application and compliance.

- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across geographies, and work collaboratively to support integration with parties, including contractor partners.

Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, to build confidence in LCD performance.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Fiona on 01738 340954 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

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Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.