Senior Consultant - Programme Advisory

AtkinsRéalis; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee rewards

Comprehensive training and professional development

Flexible holiday allowance

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Programme Advisory specialist in Birmingham to support major UK infrastructure programmes across various sectors, including Nuclear, Defense, and Transportation. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver transformational change and support the entire programme lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has experience with major projects, strong analytical skills, and is motivated to drive results in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and hybrid working model offered.

Qualifications

• Experience across the full programme lifecycle and delivering major transformational projects.
• Capable of providing strategic advice on organizational design and programme efficiencies.
• Technical proficiency in relevant infrastructure domains.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to deliver transformational change.
• Support the full programme lifecycle.
• Build relationships and facilitate workshops.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Process mapping

Education

Professional certifications (e.g., APM PMQ/PPQ/ChPP, MoP, MSP, PRINCE2)

Job description

Overview

We are a fast‑growing Programme Advisory team that supports major UK infrastructure programmes across sectors such as Nuclear, Aviation, Defence, Water, Transportation, Power and Renewables. Our portfolio includes Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, High Speed 2, XLinks and Thames Water. We help clients drive productivity, improve performance and reduce costs by creating effective structures, processes and technology.

Your role

As a Programme Advisory specialist you will work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to deliver transformational change and support the full programme lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For

• Thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and is driven to make a real impact.
• Passionate about contributing to change across major infrastructure sectors.
• Enjoys solving complex challenges and delivering innovative solutions.
• Motivated by working within multidisciplinary teams across different client environments.
• Has a strong analytical mindset, capable of organising and interpreting large data sets.
• Proactive, taking initiative in ambiguous environments and driving tangible results.
• Seeks to grow professionally and advance personal development.

About You

• Experience across the full programme lifecycle – setting up and delivering major transformational projects and PMOs.
• Skilled in process mapping and documentation, including PMO handbooks and governance frameworks.
• Capable of providing strategic advice on business transformation, organisational design, portfolio management and programme efficiencies.
• Excellent stakeholder management, able to build relationships and facilitate workshops (in‑person, virtual or hybrid).
• Technical proficiency in relevant infrastructure domains, with a desire to continue learning.
• Professional certifications such as APM PMQ/PPQ/ChPP, MoP, MSP or PRINCE2 are desirable but not mandatory.

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive salary, employee rewards, comprehensive training and professional development, hybrid working model and flexible holiday allowance.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. Candidates may be asked to provide proof of UK residency of at least 5 years.

Equal Opportunities

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are disability confident. We offer flexible working arrangements and support inclusive employment policies.