Project Controls Reporting Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Taunton is seeking a highly skilled Project Controls Reporting Manager. This pivotal role involves leading the reporting function on a large-scale construction project, ensuring timely and insightful reporting across various metrics. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in project controls, proficiency in reporting software, and strong communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity to join a family-run business that values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project controls focusing on reporting.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle, scheduling, and cost management.
• Experience in complex stakeholder environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project controls reporting systems.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports for stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes.

Skills

Project controls reporting

Data visualization

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Controls Reporting Manager to lead the reporting function on a large-scale construction project. This role is pivotal in ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful reporting across cost, schedule, risk, and performance metrics to support strategic decision-making and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project controls reporting systems and dashboards.
• Lead the preparation of weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports for senior stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and internal leadership.
• Consolidate data from planning, cost control, risk management, and change control teams into coherent, actionable insights.
• Ensure alignment of reporting formats and KPIs with contractual and organizational requirements.
• Manage the reporting calendar and ensure timely delivery of all project controls outputs.
• Support project reviews, audits, and governance forums with high-quality reporting packs.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, automation, and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Collaborate with IT and data teams to ensure data integrity and system integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in project controls, with a strong focus on reporting within large infrastructure or construction projects.
• Proficiency in project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, Aconex, EcoSys, MS Project).
• Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, and other data visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle, cost management, scheduling, and risk principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in joint ventures or complex stakeholder environments is a plus.

About Sir Robert McAlpine

In the 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family‑owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under‑represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family‑run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.