Reporting Lead

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin.

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

The Opportunity

The Reporting Lead will assume responsibility for providing support to the NTA in relation to the Design and Build Contractor’s performance monitoring for the Scheme on which they have been deployed, ensuring that there is timely, accurate and transparent reporting of the performance of the Design and Build Contractors. This may include overseeing the coordination and management of the progress and performance reports for their assigned Scheme, facilitating performance reporting reviews and ensuring that the Design and Build Contractor’s reporting is aligned to any reporting framework implemented at a Site Level.

The Reporting Lead will assist the NEC4 ECC Assistant Project Manager and the Design and Technical Services Lead in establishing and leading the Performance and Reporting sub-functional area at a Site Level for the particular Scheme on which they have been deployed, providing strategic direction and overseeing the management of a high-performance, integrated sub-functional area team. The role holder will be required to develop and undertake detailed financial and resource planning for the sub-functional area and oversee the day-to-day management of the activities of Client Partner (CP) staff within the Site Level Performance and Reporting sub-functional area, ensuring they are carrying out their relevant tasks efficiently and effectively to ensure the successful delivery of Core Bus Corridor Infrastructure Works (CBCIW).

The Reporting Lead will also act as a point of contact between the Site Level and CBCIW Core Level and any other relevant NTA stakeholders and will be required to actively encourage knowledge transfer between CP staff at Site Level and NTA staff. The role holder will also be responsible for coordinating all relevant reporting to the PMO and any additional reporting required in line with defined governance arrangements. In addition, the Reporting Lead will assume responsibility for the performance of CP personnel deployed within the Performance and Reporting sub-functional area on their assigned Scheme and will embed a focus on continuous improvement and best practice throughout the delivery of the Scheme.

The specific document control tasks and areas of responsibility the Reporting Lead may be required to oversee and provide support for are primarily included in Section 6.F of Appendix 1 to the Client Partner Scope of Services.

As a Reporting Lead at Arup, you will:

• Required to have 7+ years’ performance and reporting activities with at least 5 years’ experience carrying out performance and reporting activities across the project lifecycle through to completion on high value road and / or infrastructure projects or projects of a similar scale and complexity
• Further demonstrated experience and knowledge in the following is desirable:
  • Working in a comparable consultancy environment, or with a client or contractor organisation
  • Management information analysis, presentation and requirements
  • Reporting tools and applications
  • Microsoft tools (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
    • Business Intelligence (BI) tools e.g., Tableau, MS Power BI
    • Cost management systems, financial management
    • Industry recognised publishing tools
  • Relevant reporting with substantial experience in data visualisation and analysis techniques
  • Project controls design
  • Delivering continuous improvement programs
  • Presenting complex technical information to senior management
  • Deploying resources (organisation / people)
  • Earned value, schedule analysis, and financial performance analysis
  • Managing high-performing staff / teams including carrying out performance management, undertaking resource planning and embedding a focus on continuous improvement and best-practice and
  • Working within safety critical and regulated environments would be desirable.

Does this role inspire you?

It is desirable for the Reporting Lead to possess the following skills:

• Ability to successfully lead coordination and delivery on large and complex construction projects
• Ability to manage multiple technical requirements and teams within a construction environment
• Ability to manage technical outputs to drive efficiency
• Fully proficient in the use of MS Office applications and other project tools and methodologies
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create a collaborative culture across the project team
• Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service delivery
• Ability to deal with and resolve unforeseen risks and issues
• Excellent stakeholder negotiation and management skills
• Strong team leadership skills with an ability to influence to drive effective design decision making
• Ability to step back from the detail and take a holistic overview
• Ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and deliver consistent service
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to manage client expectations and deliver within agreed parameters and
• Ability to work in a challenging environment both on their own initiative and as part of a team.

Education and Qualifications

• Required to have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area e.g., engineering, project management, cost and commercial management etc.
• Formal training / qualification in Project / Programme management is desirable.
• Safepass accreditation is desirable.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. 

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?