PMO Senior Consultant - Advisory Services

STANTEC; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering leader is seeking a PMO Senior Consultant to manage project phases, enhance financial oversight, and engage with stakeholders. This hybrid role in Reading values collaborative environments and offers competitive benefits including private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates have experience in project management, particularly in water and energy sectors.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Understanding of programme/project management and PMO.
• Experience in relevant sectors is highly favorable.
• Related work experience or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage project phases, monitor progress, and track expenditures.
• Collect and analyse performance metrics to identify improvements.
• Promote a collaborative work environment and support team adaptation.
• Develop strategic plans and conduct stakeholder research.
• Conduct risk assessments and prepare materials for negotiations.

Skills

Programme/project management understanding

Commercial acumen

Experience in water/energy/resource sector

Education

Relevant professional qualification or chartered status

Job description

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.

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 transfer 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.