Programme Management & Programme Advisory

AtkinsRéalis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom is seeking Consultants and Senior Consultants to join our growing Programme Management, Sustainability & Advisory team, delivering complex programmes and transforming organisations.

You will work with senior client stakeholders across infrastructure, construction and government, shaping delivery improvements, governance, PMO setup and strategic advisory services while developing broader capabilities across the service offering.

Qualifications

• Delivery professional with experience across programmes and transformation initiatives.
• Experience in infrastructure, capital programmes, or government delivery environments.
• Proven track record in delivering value for clients and organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to delivery activities for complex programmes.
• Establish and improve PMOs and governance structures.
• Support major change and transformation initiatives and operating models.
• Provide assurance and governance expertise to client organisations.
• Help clients leverage data and digital solutions to improve outcomes.
• Facilitate workshops, build stakeholder relationships and develop colleagues.

Skills

Programme management

PMO delivery

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Analytical capability

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

MSP

APM

PRINCE2

ChMC

Change Management certification

Job description

Overview

Our Programme Management, Sustainability & Advisory (PMSA) Practice helps clients establish, transform and deliver complex programmes and projects, portfolios and organisations across the built environment.

Working across public and private sector clients, we support major buildings and places, property, estates, capital investment and transformation programmes. Our work spans programme and portfolio management, assurance and compliance, business transformation, organisational performance, sustainability, decarbonisation, environmental certification, asset management and strategic advisory services.

We combine practical programme delivery expertise with consulting and advisory capability, helping clients solve complex challenges, improve performance and achieve better outcomes for the people and communities they serve.

As a growing and ambitious team, we bring together programme managers, PMO professionals, sustainability specialists, advisory consultants, transformation experts and digital practitioners. We offer our people the opportunity to work on nationally significant programmes, develop new skills and play a meaningful role in shaping both client outcomes and the growth of our business.

Your role

• We are seeking Consultants and Senior Consultants to join our growing Programme Management, Sustainability & Advisory team.


• This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about helping clients deliver, improve and transform complex programmes and organisations.


• You will work alongside senior client stakeholders to solve challenging problems, improve delivery performance and create lasting value.


• Our team operates across a broad range of disciplines including programme management, PMO, governance, transformation, organisational change, sustainability, assurance and strategic advisory services.


• We recognise that no candidate will possess expertise across every aspect of our service offering.


• We are not looking for individuals who can do everything. Instead, we are looking for people who bring strengths in some of these areas, alongside strong consulting, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, and who are motivated to continue developing across the wider Programme Management, Sustainability & Advisory landscape within Buildings and Places.


• You will work with clients to deliver and transform complex programmes, helping organisations strengthen delivery capability and achieve better outcomes.


• Depending on your experience, you may lead programme delivery activities, establish and improve PMOs, support major change and transformation initiatives, develop operating models, provide assurance and governance expertise, or help clients make better use of data and digital solutions.


• You will build trusted relationships with stakeholders, facilitate workshops and problem-solving sessions, and provide practical advice to help clients overcome delivery challenges.


• You will also contribute to business development activities, support bids and proposals, help shape new service offerings, and play an active role in developing colleagues and growing the Programme Management, Sustainability & Advisory team.

About you

• A motivated delivery professional with a passion for helping clients solve complex challenges and improve performance across programmes, projects, transformation initiatives and advisory engagements.


• Strong understanding of infrastructure, construction, capital programmes, property, government or other complex delivery environments, with experience supporting large-scale projects and programmes.


• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced and ambiguous environments, quickly grasp new concepts and deliver to challenging deadlines.


• Combines strategic thinking with strong analytical capability, able to interpret information and data, identify insights and support effective decision-making.


• Experience across programme and portfolio management, PMO delivery, business change, operating model design, programme performance, digital enablement and strategic advisory services.


• An excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills, capable of building trusted relationships and influencing effectively at all levels.


• Collaborative, approachable and commercially aware, bringing energy, innovation and enthusiasm whilst working effectively within multidisciplinary teams and embracing diverse perspectives.


• Holds, or is working towards, relevant professional qualifications such as MSP, APM, PRINCE2, ChMC, Change Management or equivalent, complemented by a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes and creating value for clients and organisations.

Rewards & 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.

Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. 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.

Find out more.

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. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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