Senior Consultant - Programme Advisory

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Consultant to join their Programme Advisory team in London. The successful candidate will support major projects in transport, utilities, and public sector infrastructure. They will provide strategic advisory services on the planning and delivery of complex programmes. This role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities to develop and grow your career

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programme advisory, project delivery, or data analytics.
• Strong understanding of programme methodologies (MSP, PRINCE2, APM).
• Knowledge of UK Construction and Infrastructure delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of major programmes across sectors.
• Advise clients on governance and execution of capital programmes.
• Conduct programme health checks and assurance reviews.

Skills

Programme advisory experience

Project delivery

Data analytics

Knowledge of programme methodologies

Commercial awareness

Proficiency with programme controls tools

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Professional accreditation (e.g. APM, RICS, PMI)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

Senior Consultant - Programme Advisory

Construction & Infrastructure

London, W1T

Join Gleeds Programme Advisory – Shape Programmes That Matter

Our Purpose in Programme Advisory

We guide clients through their most complex challenges—elevating the performance of major projects, programmes, and portfolios. Our Programme Advisory team is growing rapidly, with a clear ambition to build an award‑winning, multi‑million revenue business by 2030. We are our clients’ trusted partner, supporting benefit realisation and driving excellence across the programme lifecycle.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Senior Consultant to support our expanding portfolio of commissions in transport, utilities, and public sector infrastructure. If you’re passionate about shaping strategic outcomes, delivering transformation, and working in a collaborative, high‑performing team — this is your opportunity to make a difference. The successful candidate will provide strategic advisory services on the planning, governance, and delivery of major construction and infrastructure programmes.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on some of the UK'S largest and most complex programmes
• A collaborative consultancy environment with clear career progression pathways
• Continuous professional development and support towards chartership/accreditation
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Proven experience in programme advisory, project delivery, or data analytics
• Sector knowledge in transport, utilities, water, aviation or public sector.
• Strong understanding of programme methodologies (MSP, PRINCE2, APM)
• Knowledge of UK Construction and Infrastructure delivery models such as NEC contracts.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance risk, cost and value in client advisory
• Proficiency with programme controls tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI) desirable.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline
• Professional accreditation desirable (e.g. APM, RICS, PMI, or equivalent).
• Experience working within a consultancy environment, ideally on major UK infrastructure or real‑estate programmes.

What You’ll Do

• Support delivery of major programmes across sectors.
• Advise clients on the development, governance, and execution of complex capital programmes across infrastructure sectors.
• Support the design and implementation of programme management frameworks, controls and reporting structures.
• Conduct programme health checks, maturity assessments, and assurance reviews to evaluate performance and identify risks.
• Work closely with clients to deliver tangible outcomes.
• Provide hands‑on support with schedule management, cost tracking, and reporting using standard tools and templates.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of programme management practices within a consultancy.
• Contribute to a dynamic, inclusive team culture.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Cost Managers, and technical specialists to align delivery with strategic goals.

About us

A world of opportunitity

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.

We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender. We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual. Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender. We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.