Job Title: Project Reporting and Performance Analyst
Reports to: Delivery Director
Location: Manchester (hybrid)
Project Overview
This role sits within a major infrastructure project company delivering a multi-billion-pound infrastructure programme in the UK.
The programme is being delivered under a regulated infrastructure procurement model in partnership with a major utility provider and is set to run for 25 years.
Role Summary
The Project Reporting and Performance Analyst will support project delivery and finance teams by developing, managing, and improving data-driven reporting systems and dashboards. The role focuses on ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful project reporting to support decision-making, performance monitoring, and contractual compliance.
Key responsibilities include ownership of monthly reporting cycles, enhancement of automated reporting tools (including Power BI), validation of contractor data, and continuous improvement of reporting processes to support a fully data-driven project environment.
Principal Responsibilities
Reporting & Dashboards
* Own and manage the monthly project reporting cycle, ensuring timely submission of reports to senior and executive teams
* Assist in oversight of all project reporting requirements and attend meetings as required
* Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to support project delivery
* Work with wider teams to improve reporting quality, automation, and usability
Construction & Contractual Reporting
* Ensure compliance with contractual reporting obligations, including structured reporting requirements under the project agreement
* Support delivery of reporting obligations aligned with project outputs and client requirements
Data, Analysis & Performance
* Maintain and improve data-based reporting systems to ensure accuracy and consistency
* Verify contractor-supplied data and identify discrepancies or deviations
* Challenge and validate outputs to ensure alignment with underlying datasets
* Identify trends, deviations, and performance issues through reporting analysis
* Support development of a modular, data-driven business controlling toolkit with high levels of automation
Minimum Qualifications
* Project management qualification (PMQ or equivalent)
* Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (or equivalent experience)
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power BI essential)
Minimum Experience
* 3+ years’ experience in reporting, dashboards, or performance analysis within a project environment
* Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or construction projects (preferred)
* Experience supporting multidisciplinary project teams on complex programmes
Only individuals who meet the job criteria will be considered.
No sponsorship available.