PMO Consultant

SNC-Lavalin; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services firm located in Bristol is seeking a PMO Consultant to enhance project delivery across various sectors including government and infrastructure. The role involves developing PMO processes, delivering actionable insights, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will need proven PMO skills, experience in financial management, and familiarity with tools such as MS Project and Power BI. This position offers competitive salaries and a range of benefits, contributing to your professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible holiday allowances

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven PMO expertise and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Experience in programme coordination and data-driven reporting.
• Strong capability in interpreting complex data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine PMO processes and templates.
• Provide actionable insights through programme coordination.
• Support proposals and client presentations.
• Mentor junior PMO professionals.

Skills

Risk and issue management

Planning

Data presentation

Financial management

Agile methodologies

Analytical ability

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Join AtkinsRéalis and help shape the future of project delivery. We’re looking for experienced PMO professionals to play a pivotal role in delivering complex programmes across government, security, MoD and critical national infrastructure. As a PMO Consultant within our Delivery Optimisation team, you’ll work on projects that drive efficiency, strengthen governance, and introduce innovative ways of working in environments where accuracy and accountability are key. With a global network of 38,000 colleagues and operations in 160+ countries, AtkinsRéalis offers you the chance to make a real difference while advancing your career through industry‑leading training, clear progression pathways, and a culture built on collaboration and inclusion.

As part of our consulting team, you’ll influence delivery outcomes by embedding industry‑leading PMO frameworks that streamline processes and improve transparency. From shaping governance structures to optimising reporting and planning, your contribution will support informed decisions and delivery success.

We value experience in disciplines like business change, benefits management, or project delivery as examples of broader capabilities we’re seeking. We’re looking for individuals who can bring transferable skills and fresh while applying strong PMO knowledge to drive value and measurable results. This role puts you at the heart of programme delivery, where you’ll apply structured PMO practices to keep projects on track and deliver operational excellence.

Your Role

• Develop and refine PMO processes and templates, while identifying improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Guide stakeholders on delivery risks and practical solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory and security standards.
• Provide actionable insights through programme coordination and data‑driven reporting, enabling informed decisions and transparency.
• Promote digital tools and automation to streamline reporting and improve data accuracy.
• Facilitate workshops and share knowledge to strengthen delivery best practices, and continuous improvement.
• Support proposals and client presentations, showcasing PMO capability and contributing to business growth.
• Build strong relationships with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Mentor junior PMO professionals, fostering collaboration and a culture of excellence.

About you

You will have proven PMO expertise and a passion for continuous improvement. You’ll bring a working knowledge and demonstrable experience in the following areas:

• Broad PMO capability, including risk and issue management, planning, scheduling, reporting, governance, and requirements management.
• Proficiency in interpreting and presenting data, using dashboards, reports, and performance metrics to support decision‑making.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks and control processes, ensuring compliance and consistency across projects.
• Experience in financial management within a programme or portfolio context.
• Understanding of delivery methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid, and how to apply them effectively.
• Familiarity with PMO tools and technologies such as MS Project, Primavera, Power BI, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong analytical capability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Flexibility to manage competing priorities while contributing to the growth of our Delivery Optimisation team.

Timeframe

Interviews for this position are expected to commence during the week beginning 12th January.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Worker Type

Worker Type: Employee

Job Type

Job Type: Regular

Additional statement

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.