Principal Consultant - Programme Advisory - North

AtkinsRéalis; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & professional development

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Programme Advisory professional to lead mobilisation and delivery of major transformational projects within a collaborative UK-wide team. You will develop governance, advise on business transformations, and drive improvements in programme efficiencies.

You will build relationships with stakeholders, facilitate workshops, and mentor junior colleagues while delivering high‑quality solutions in dynamic environments. Strong PMO and certification credentials are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience leading mobilisation and delivery of major transformational projects and PMOs.
• Proven ability to develop and document best practices, processes, and guidance for programme teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to facilitate workshops.
• Analytical mindset for data collection, reporting, and recommendations.
• Proactive in delivering high‑quality solutions in evolving environments.
• Track record of leading or supporting change initiatives with tangible outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead mobilisation and delivery across major transformational projects and PMOs.
• Develop and document PMO best practices and governance.
• Provide strategic advice on business transformations and portfolio management.
• Facilitate workshops with key stakeholders and teams.
• Analyse data to inform reporting and recommendations.
• Support junior team members’ development and growth.

Skills

Programme governance

PMO Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Business development

Leadership

Education

APM PMQ/PPQ/ChPP

MoP

MSP

PRINCE2

PROSCI

Lean / Six Sigma

Tools

PMO Handbooks

Job description

Overview

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑leading design, engineering, and project management organisation that connects people, data, and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.

Become a vital member of our Delivery Partner team, working on high‑profile programmes such as Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, High Speed 2 and Heathrow. Join us in a genuinely collaborative environment that values everyone’s contribution and delivers excellence together. We are hiring across all levels and locations throughout the North of England.

Our Programme Advisory team works with Delivery Partner clients across some of the largest and most complex programmes in the UK and beyond in the Nuclear, Aviation, Defence, Water, Power & Renewables, and Transportation sectors. We empower clients through trusted collaboration to solve complex challenges and build enduring capability.

Your role

• Thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and is driven to make a real impact.
• Passion for contributing to transformational change across major infrastructure sectors.
• Enjoys solving complex challenges and delivering innovative solutions.
• Motivated by working within multidisciplinary teams across different client environments.
• Works across various programmes with support from experienced teams, developing a career journey.

About You

• Ability to contribute across the full programme lifecycle, leading mobilisation and delivery of major transformational projects and PMOs.
• Expertise in developing and documenting best practices, processes, and guidance for programme teams and PMOs (e.g., PMO Handbooks).
• Experience providing strategic advice on business transformations, maturity assessments, organisational design, portfolio management, P3M recovery, and improving programme efficiencies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, building relationships with key stakeholders and facilitating effective workshops.
• Analytical thinking to collect, organise, and analyse data, ensuring accurate reporting and recommendations.
• Proactive initiative in delivering high‑quality solutions in complex and evolving environments.
• Demonstrated success in leading or supporting change initiatives with tangible, positive outcomes.
• Technical excellence in your area of expertise, delivering exceptional service to clients.
• Business development capabilities to enhance the AtkinsRéalis brand and build client connections.
• Leadership experience, supporting junior team members’ professional development.
• Professional certifications such as APM PMQ/PPQ/ChPP, MoP, MSP, PRINCE2, PROSCI, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar qualifications.

Rewards & Benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a broad range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle choices. Benefit from training, professional development, a hybrid working culture, and flexible holiday allowances to balance work and personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation that, together with industry partners and clients, engineers a better future for our planet and its people.

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 necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency of 5 years or longer.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, offering family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee resource groups. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria.