Strategic Project Controller – Analytics & Forecasting (Hybrid)

Pennon Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Professional development

Employee discounts

Generous annual leave

Job summary

South West Water, part of Pennon Group, is seeking a Project Controller to join the Strategic Resource Options Programme. The role focuses on monitoring cost, schedule, risk, and delivery, delivering accurate reporting and forecasting to support informed decisions.

You will work on a high-profile multi-million-pound capital programme with hybrid working from Exeter or Bristol, up to £60,000 per annum plus benefits. DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Project Controls, Project Analyst, PMO, or similar project delivery role.
• Experience using Primavera P6, MS Project and Power BI.
• Strong understanding of project performance reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Experience working on a major infrastructure, engineering, construction projects, utilities, or major capital programmes.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyse complex data and present clear, insightful recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Desirable: water, energy, transport, or utilities sectors.
• Degree-level qualification or professional accreditation (APM, PMI or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful analysis and reporting on project cost, schedule, risk and performance.
• Support project planning, forecasting, and budget management activities.
• Develop and maintain project dashboards, reports, and performance metrics.
• Identify trends, risks, issues, and opportunities, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Support risk management and change control processes.
• Maintain accurate project controls data across systems and reporting platforms.
• Raise purchase orders, manage requisitions, and support financial processes.
• Support governance, assurance, and reporting requirements for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, controls, and data management processes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree-level qualification

APM/ PMI accreditation

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Excel

Job description

South West Water, part of Pennon Group, is seeking a Project Controller to join the Strategic Resource Options Programme. The role focuses on monitoring cost, schedule, risk, and delivery, delivering accurate reporting and forecasting to support informed decisions.

You will work on a high-profile multi-million-pound capital programme with hybrid working from Exeter or Bristol, up to £60,000 per annum plus benefits. DBS check will be required.