PMO Senior Consultant - Advisory Services

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting firm is seeking a PMO Senior Consultant to enhance project management approaches within the water and energy sectors. The role includes supporting project phases, analyzing performance metrics, and engaging with stakeholders. Applicants should have a solid understanding of programme management with relevant qualifications preferred. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Industry-leading training and development

Qualifications

• Understanding of programme/project management fundamentals.
• Experience in water and energy sectors highly favoured.
• Relevant professional qualification or chartered status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to managing project phases and budgeting.
• Collect and analyze performance metrics and reports.
• Promote a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Collaborate on strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Programme/project management understanding

Experience in water and energy sectors

Commercial acumen

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Overview

PMO Senior Consultant - Programme Management - London, Hybrid UK

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, programme management, architecture and environmental consulting. We strive to innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships, aiming to future-proof our cities and infrastructure worldwide. Together, we redefine what’s possible.

The Programme Management and Commercial Management (PMCM) team is seeking a Consultant to support clients in the water & energy sector, focusing on assisting programme management approaches for large scale capital investments. You will work closely with the clients to leverage your:

Responsibilities

• Project and Budget Management Support: Contribute to managing project phases, monitor progress, participate in budget planning, track expenditures, analyse cost variances, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to enhance financial oversight and resource allocation strategies.
• Performance Tracking and Process Improvement: Collect and analyse performance metrics, develop comprehensive reports on key performance indicators and trends, and identify opportunities for process improvements to foster continuous improvement.
• Collaboration and Team Engagement: Promote a supportive and collaborative work environment, encourage accountability, and support the team in adapting to changes by effectively communicating new processes or strategic changes.
• Strategic Planning and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with peers and clients to develop strategic plans, conduct stakeholder research to tailor strategies, and facilitate open communication to resolve conflicts and reach mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Risk Identification and Negotiation Support: Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and prepare materials for negotiations to support stakeholder engagement and informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Understanding of programme/project management, PMO/or commercial acumen
• Experience in water, energy, resource sector considered highly favourable
• Hold a relevant professional qualification or charted status considered highly favourable
• Related work experience or, an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

Benefits

• As part of Stantec’s advisory services community, this role offers the opportunity to develop across our service line and find your own unique path.
• Our People Culture: We\'re proud of our friendly and collaborative environment.
• Great benefits including a competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Stantec was named ‘best place to work’ and ‘international consulting firm of the year’ at NCE Awards 2024.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great projects across our sector in both the UK&I.
• Global Integrated Working structure with transfers options possible.
• Ranked #1 most sustainable AEC firm among industry peers 2024 and are listed in Corporate Knights Top 100 sustainable companies for six years.
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid professional subscriptions.

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