Project Reporting Lead

Base Location: Preferred Reading or Perth but we're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around the UK.

Salary: £44,195-£50,611 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent| Full Time| Flexible First options available

The purpose of this job is to lead a team of Project Controls Analysts to ensure the provision of consistent and timely reporting to support the Capex portfolio. Through analysing data and validating outputs the role holder will ensure accurate reporting across project controls. The role holder will be responsible for developing insights which identify areas for delivery improvement and enable proactive management of projects. The role holder will implement and manage the governance framework and ensure that there are effective project controls processes to manage the delivery of large capital projects.

- Provide overall oversight across Project Controls Analysts promoting performance culture, development and continuous improvement

- Manage the implementation and execution of the portfolio governance framework ensuring there is a single version of the truth

- Manage analysis of data and engagement on insights

- Ensure that project systems are fit for purpose and hold accurate data

- Provide general support with data analytics and manipulation to the business.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- An excellent understanding and demonstrable experience managing Project Controls and governance cycles or a relevant academic qualification

- An understanding of large capital project management with experience of collating, analysing and interrogating data

- Experience of managing and implementing performance improvements using data driven decisions

- Experience managing a team of people, and driving high quality and collaborative working including ability to manage competing priorities and different stakeholder requirements

- A passion for the Distribution business and the drive towards net-zero.

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
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All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Louise on 01738 351698.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.