PMO Senior Consultant - Advisory Services

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

Job summary

A global engineering and consulting firm is looking for a PMO Senior Consultant to support clients in the water and energy sector. This hybrid position involves managing projects and budgets, enhancing performance tracking, and engaging stakeholders. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in programme management while enjoying a collaborative work environment with great benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Understanding of programme/project management and commercial acumen.
• Experience in water, energy, resource sector is highly favourable.
• Hold a relevant professional qualification or chartered status is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to managing project phases and track expenditures.
• Collect and analyse performance metrics for improvements.
• Promote collaborative work and adapt to changes.
• Collaborate with clients to develop strategic plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Understanding of programme/project management

Experience in water, energy, resource sector

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:

• 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

Why join us?

• 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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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] we will talk to you about how we can support you.

ReqID: 7369