PMO & Planning Lead

Morecambe Net Zero (MNZ) is one of the UK’s most ambitious decarbonisation projects, transforming depleted gas fields in the East Irish Sea into a world‑class carbon storage hub. By safely capturing, transporting and permanently storing CO₂ from heavy industry, MNZ will play a vital role in helping the UK achieve its net zero targets while supporting thousands of skilled jobs across the country.

Position: PMO & Planning Lead

Location:

Aberdeen

Duration: 1 year contract

Contract type: PAYE

• Establish, lead and maintain the project management office (PMO) for the MNZ portfolio, providing governance, control, assurance and decision support across the full project lifecycle.
• Maintain project schedules, risk registers, opportunity registers, and change control processes across the development portfolio.
• Support project manager(s) to maintain project schedule and cost compliance.
• Ensure risks are appropriately documented and managed in compliance with procedures and shareholder expectations.
• Work with Finance, Cost & Reporting Analyst to maintain project spend forecasts.
• Support project governance activities and compliance, including gates.
• Drive continuous improvement, actively seeking value‑adding opportunities and identifying issues for consideration of project manager(s) and other team members.
• Act as a neutral integrator, resolving conflicts between disciplines where required.
• Develop long‑term PMO plans and solutions.
• Ensure the project demonstrates control, predictability and professionalism throughout its lifecycle to build credibility and confidence with stakeholders.
• Any other associated duties as reasonably required.

• Subject matter expert in Primavera P6 planning software.
• Extensive experience in PMO leadership on large (£500m+) infrastructure, energy, or industrial capital projects.
• Deep understanding of project controls, governance, and assurance.
• Familiar with carbon storage infrastructure and the capital project development cycle.
• Degree in engineering, project management, finance or related discipline.
• Professional accreditation (APM, PMP, or equivalent) preferred.

• Must have existing right to work in the UK or be able to provide proof of right to work.
• Notice period/availability to start is required in the application.
• Pay rate is PAYE day rate, to be discussed as part of the application process.