Senior Reporting Manager

Kenton Black Limited; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% bonus

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Excellent pension contribution

Private medical cover

£1,500 flexible benefits allowance

Hybrid working from London with travel

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking a Senior Reporting Manager to lead the Civils project controls and PMO reporting on a major infrastructure programme in the UK. Hybrid work in London with 2–3 days on site and occasional travel to Suffolk. Salary £80,000–£95,000 plus benefits.

You will develop and deliver executive-level reports, dashboards and performance packs, drive data quality, automation and visualisation, and mentor reporting teams across Planning, Cost, Risk and Change.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Reporting/PMO teams in large programmes.
• Experience delivering programme reporting for major infrastructure projects.
• Strong Excel and Power BI skills with data visualisation and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continual improvement of programme reporting.
• Mentor reporting and Project Controls professionals.
• Produce executive-level reports, dashboards and performance packs for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Planning, Cost, Risk, Change, Commercial and Delivery teams.
• Drive data quality, standards, automation and visualisation.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Data visualisation

Reporting automation

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Senior Reporting Manager – Project Controls / PMO

Hybrid – London (2–3 days per week) with occasional travel to Suffolk

£80,000–£95,000 + excellent benefits

Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Reporting Manager to join the Civils team on one of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure programmes.

This is a key role within a major national infrastructure project, where you will lead the development and delivery of high-quality programme reporting, providing clear and meaningful performance information to support senior leadership and programme-wide decision-making.

The Role

As Senior Reporting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving reporting excellence across a major Civils programme.

Working closely with Project Controls, Delivery, Commercial, Planning, Cost, Risk and Change teams, you will ensure reporting is accurate, consistent and delivered in a timely manner. You will also lead and develop reporting teams, champion data quality and help transform complex project information into clear, insightful management reporting.

This is a fast-paced and demanding environment, so we are looking for someone who is resilient, highly organised and comfortable working under pressure across a complex programme with multiple stakeholders and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, coordination and continuous improvement of programme reporting.
• Manage, develop and mentor reporting and Project Controls professionals.
• Produce executive-level reports, dashboards and performance packs for senior stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively across Planning, Cost, Risk, Change, Commercial and Delivery functions.
• Drive improvements in data quality, reporting standards, automation and visualisation.
• Analyse large volumes of complex project data and translate this into meaningful business insights.
• Support programme governance, strategic planning and senior-level decision-making.
• Manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve reporting and continuous improvement objectives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience leading and developing Reporting or Project Controls teams within complex programme environments.
• Significant experience delivering programme reporting across major infrastructure or capital projects.
• A strong understanding of Project Controls disciplines, including Planning, Cost, Risk and Change Management.
• Experience producing executive-level reports, dashboards and performance packs.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Power BI skills, including data visualisation and reporting automation.
• The ability to interpret complex data and communicate key insights clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working within integrated delivery environments alongside multiple contractors and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving continuous improvement.
• The resilience and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing and high-pressure environment.

Package

In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £80,000–£95,000, depending on experience, alongside an excellent benefits package including:

• Up to 10% bonus
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Excellent pension contribution
• Private medical cover
• £1,500 flexible benefits allowance
• Hybrid working from London, with occasional travel to Suffolk

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a high-profile leadership role and play a key part in the successful delivery of one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes.