PMO consultant

Job Description Overview

Lead Delivery Excellence. Enable Project Success. Engineer a Better future!

Are you ready for a new challenge and an opportunity to make a real difference? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

At Atkins

Réalis, we’re not just delivering projects — we’re shaping a safer, more sustainable tomorrow. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced PMO individual to join our industry leading PMO Delivery Optimisation sub-practice to help lead and shape the future of project delivery across a wide range of clients facing complex challenges. With a global footprint of over 38,000 employees and operations in 160+ countries, Atkins

Réalis offers you the opportunity to work on high-profile projects that make a real difference. You’ll also benefit from a clear path for career development, access to industry-leading training, and a supportive environment that empowers you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact.

We welcome applications from both full-time and part-time candidates, and while we offer flexible working arrangements, due to the nature of this role the majority of your working time will be spent onsite, either at client locations or at our Atkins

Réalis premises in Cheltenham.

This role will be open until 6th March 2026

Bring your skills and expertise to our wider Transformation, Delivery & Consulting Practice as a PMO Consultant, where you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring excellence and certainty across end-to-end project life cycles. As a PMO Consultant, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions for our clients and internal teams as part of our Secure Government business unit directly contributing to our Core market.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role that calls for a broad range of capabilities. You’ll be at the forefront of enabling effective delivery across highly complex projects and programmes, where you’ll apply your expertise in financial management, supporting project financial reporting cycles with precision and insight. Beyond financials, you’ll contribute to establishing and maintaining robust project governance and controls, Develop and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, support with Planning and scheduling across complex programmes and strive to embed best practices and driving continuous improvement.

You’ll work closely with client teams and internal stakeholders, embedding best practices and ensuring delivery excellence across a diverse portfolio of high-value programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply and grow your capabilities in a supportive, forward-thinking environment — where your contribution truly matters, as this role will contribute towards ongoing Project Delivery Transformation.

• Contribute to the delivery of PMO functions across complex, multi-disciplinary programmes by providing coordination, reporting, and advisory support as part of a collaborative team, ensuring alignment with delivery standards and programme objectives.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of governance frameworks and delivery controls by contributing to process documentation, coordinating stakeholder input, and ensuring adherence to established standards across project teams.
• Work closely with project teams and stakeholders to gather, analyse, and share data-driven insights, supporting informed decision-making and helping shape strategic priorities.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in delivery practices.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, and senior Stakeholders.
• Apply your network and knowledge to support project delivery, including identifying relevant contacts, sharing insights, and helping connect teams with resources that enable successful outcomes.
• Mentor and support junior PMO professionals, contributing to a culture of excellence.

You can bring more than just experience — you can bring energy, curiosity, and a genuine drive to make a difference. With a positive attitude and a strong team spirit, you thrive in collaborative environments and rise to the challenge when things get complex. You’re someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality work, building…