Reporting Lead

Jacobs; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Membership reimbursement

Learning & development

Wellbeing support

Career development (Ireland/UK/Global)

Inclusive team environment

Job summary

Jacobs in Dublin is seeking an experienced Reporting Lead to drive programme reporting and performance management across major infrastructure programmes. This hybrid role involves regular client office attendance and collaboration with project teams and governance bodies.

You will lead reporting frameworks, dashboards and BI insights, mentor a reporting team, and partner with PMO and stakeholders to ensure timely, high‑quality information and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in performance and reporting activities.
• At least 5 years' experience supporting major infrastructure projects through full lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of programme reporting, governance and project controls.
• Experience leading teams and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical abilities with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of programme reporting to PMO and governance stakeholders.
• Serve as a key point of contact between project teams, programme leadership and client representatives.
• Drive consistency, quality and continuous improvement across reporting processes.
• Develop and maintain performance reporting frameworks, dashboards and management information.
• Analyse project, schedule and financial performance data to support decision‑making.
• Lead and mentor reporting and performance resources within the project team.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice across project and programme teams.
• Present complex technical and performance information to senior stakeholders.
• Support governance activities, risk reporting and programme performance reviews.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Influencing

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Project controls

Reporting

Infrastructure experience

Education

Engineering/PM/Commercial degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As Reporting Lead, you will act as a key liaison between project delivery teams, programme leadership and client stakeholders, ensuring the timely delivery of high‑quality reporting and performance information throughout the project lifecycle.

You will

You will

• Lead the coordination and delivery of programme reporting to PMO and governance stakeholders.
• Serve as a key point of contact between project teams, programme leadership and client representatives.
• Drive consistency, quality and continuous improvement across reporting processes.
• Develop and maintain performance reporting frameworks, dashboards and management information.
• Analyse project, schedule and financial performance data to support decision‑making.
• Lead and mentor reporting and performance resources within the project team.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice across project and programme teams.
• Present complex technical and performance information to senior stakeholders.
• Support governance activities, risk reporting and programme performance reviews.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical infrastructure challenges. As part of our growing transportation team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of major national infrastructure programmes while working alongside industry‑leading professionals.

We're looking for an experienced Reporting Lead to join our team in Dublin. This is a hybrid role with regular attendance at the client office (2-3 days per week), offering the opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of one of Ireland's most significant infrastructure programmes.

Here’s what you’ll need

You’ll be an experienced reporting, project controls or programme performance professional with a proven track record delivering complex infrastructure programmes.

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in performance and reporting activities.
• At least 5 years' experience supporting major infrastructure, transportation, construction or engineering projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of programme reporting, governance and project controls principles.
• Experience leading teams and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical abilities with exceptional attention to detail.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience in a consultancy, client‑side or contractor environment.
• Advanced reporting and data visualisation expertise.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, Tableau or similar reporting tools.
• Knowledge of earned value management, schedule analysis and financial performance reporting.
• Experience designing and implementing reporting frameworks and project controls processes.
• Experience delivering continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of working within regulated or safety‑critical environments.

Why Jacobs?

At Jacobs, you’ll be empowered to deliver your best work while developing a rewarding and flexible career. We offer a supportive environment where innovation, inclusion and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

Our Ireland Benefits Include

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme with employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and income protection
• Professional membership reimbursement
• Learning and development programmes
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes
• Career development opportunities across Ireland, the UK and globally
• Inclusive and collaborative team environment

Jacobs. A World Where You Can.

If you're passionate about delivering meaningful infrastructure projects and want to help shape the future of transportation in Ireland, we'd love to hear from you.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.