Project Controls Specialist

About The Role

This role is responsible for developing automated, accurate, timely and reliable management information on the CPS-managed investment programme and PM/PMO contractual performance for use internally and externally. It will require a review and standardisation of the formatting of reporting, considering

stakeholder needs, contractual requirements, and consideration of how project reporting builds to portfolio and programme level reporting to provide higher level summaries of performance. The post holder will liaise with subject matter experts (e.g. Commercial Managers and Planners) who may already produce their own reporting, to ensure all PM & PMO reporting is aligned and consistent.

The role will take feedback on the reporting and continually improve as needed. The post holder will develop methods to automate reporting as far as possible, whilst maintaining quality in what is produced. This will utilise Power BI, Data Lake, Digital Tools / IT & Data, Commercial system alignment, WBS coding / Control Accounts and linking data sources (e.g. Aconex, Asset Management software for closeout)

What you'll be doing

• Development and continuous improvement of a suite of reporting for PM & PMO covering delivery performance and contractual compliance, identifying data sources for each report, data owners and quality criteria.
• Implementation of automation in the reporting processes where possible to reduce manual handling of information (leading to potential data errors), increase production speed and improve repeatability of reporting
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders to understand their reporting requirements, take feedback on existing reports and improve for the future.
  
  

Who we're looking for

• Educated to degree level in a technical or engineering-based discipline
• Experience of working in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Knowledge and experience of handling large volumes of data with the ability to summarise key points and trends
• Experience of using analysis and reporting software tools
• Experience of leading within a complex infrastructure-based organisation
• Highly organised and able to handle many ongoing priorities without impact on outputs
• Managing and implementing change
• Understanding of the Highway’s infrastructure environment and the roles of various stakeholders working within it preferred
  
  

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

Benefits

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
  
  

About Us

Connect Plus Services (CPS) brings together the collective strength of our parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK. With around 600 people, based at eight locations across the M25 network, we work on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways to manage the operation of the M25 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from routine maintenance to managing the whole-life requirement of thousands of assets across the network.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]