Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients’ problems head-on. It’s a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we’re here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what’s ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you’re returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us. AtkinsRéalis, Balfour Beatty and Egis Road Operations UK are part of a consortium, creating Connect Plus Services, a unique partnership with a collective strength in highways asset care from finance, through to design, build, maintenance as well as day to day operation. As part of our 30-year remit to manage and improve the capital’s orbital motorway network, we deliver major improvement projects, such as widening 38 miles of the M25, refurbishing tunnels and bridges, and installing hundreds of variable messaging signs and gantries, helping to maximise the use of the network and deliver more reliable journeys.
This role is responsible for developing and producing accurate, timely and reliable management information on the CPS-managed investment programme and PM/PMO contractual performance for use internally and externally. 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 also then be responsible for a regular reporting cycle to meet CPS management needs, as well as those of external stakeholders. The post holder will ensure reporting is produced in a timely manner and checked for the quality of content before being issued. The role will also 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.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* 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.
* Provision of project, portfolio and programme level reporting on the delivery programme to meet monthly reporting timescales, ensuring quality in the reported data.
* Development of contractual compliance reporting within PM & PMO covering response times to NH notices, performance improvement plan actions and other activities that may attract contract penalties to CPS.
* Reporting to be used by PM & PMO Leadership Team for monitoring and action tracking.
* 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.
* Ensure that where reports identify actions that require follow up, that action owners are aware and that follow up actions are noted, and reports updated accordingly.
* Manage a small team of performance analysts, ensuring effective leadership, setting of clear performance objectives and developing a high performing team.
* Introduce of a Change Control capability within the PMO team, including a Project Change Register to the Community.
* Development and roll-out of an industry norm Project Risk Management capability.
PERSONAL QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
* 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.
Inspiring : Champions curiosity and continuous improvement, role modelling change and managing risks to achieve project outcomes.
Energising: Role models positive and energised project focussed attitudes towards and continuous improvement.
Challenging : seeks and advocates improvements to add value and drive continuous performance.
Challengeable : Encourage a culture of skilled challenging and seek to understand and explore challenge to enable improvement.
Influencing : Builds commitment and consensus, and role models CPS leadership behaviours to deliver our goals.
Why Work for Us?
At Connect Plus Services (CPS), you’ll be part of a world-class team maintaining and operating the M25, Europe’s busiest motorway. As a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, we play a vital role in keeping millions of journeys moving safely and efficiently.
A Career Like No Other
Working on the M25 offers unrivalled experience, challenges, and opportunities that no other highways project can provide. You’ll be exposed to cutting-edge technology, large-scale infrastructure, and complex engineering solutions, making every day dynamic and rewarding.
Long-Term Stability & Growth
With 15+ years remaining on this project, we offer career stability, professional development, and progression opportunities. Whether you’re looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, we invest in your growth.
A Supportive & Inclusive Team
At CPS, your contributions matter. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where safety, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do.
Location:
This is a hybrid role designed to fully maximize team collaboration on the project, we offer flexible working where you will typically be working from your base CPS office, Leatherhead, Dartford or South Mimms up to three days per week and two days from home.
Note to all internal CPS employees:
If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through your parent company’s careers portal by entering the job title in the search bar. If your employing company is not advertising this role, please submit your CV and the role title to recruitment@connectplusm25.co.uk
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