Principal PMO Consultant - Energy

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced PMO professional ready to lead transformational capital programmes across the Energy sector in Scotland and the North? Due to continued work wins, our Programme Management team is keen to recruit a Principal PMO Consultant to lead our Northern/Scotland portfolio from our vibrant city centre based offices in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

This senior advisory role sits within our Energy sector and focuses on supporting clients delivering major capital investment programmes. You will help shape and optimise programme management approaches, strengthen commercial performance, and enable confident decision‑making across complex, high‑value portfolios.

In this role, you will provide strategic programme and commercial leadership across the full lifecycle of large‑scale capital programmes, from early planning and design through to execution and completion. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will work closely with clients, partners and internal teams to ensure programmes are well‑governed, financially robust and positioned for long‑term success.

• Providing end‑to‑end leadership of complex programmes and portfolios, ensuring alignment with client and organisational objectives
• Overseeing budgets, costs and commercial frameworks, supported by robust financial modelling, forecasting and governance
• Driving performance insight through KPI reporting, dashboards and analysis to support timely, informed decision‑making
• Embedding effective performance management and continuous improvement through data‑driven insight, identifying trends, risks and inefficiencies, and implementing practical process improvements
• Leading and developing high‑performing teams, fostering a culture of coaching, accountability, innovation and safety
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and regulators, facilitating collaboration and alignment
• Leading risk management and commercial negotiations, securing favourable outcomes and supporting long‑term programme success

• Bring extensive programme and project management experience, supported by strong commercial and financial acumen, with a proven ability to operate at senior advisory level and oversee complex, high‑value programmes that deliver measurable client value
• Be recognised as a trusted advisor with a track record in strategic business development, winning work, identifying growth opportunities and building high‑performing teams aligned to a clear strategic vision, demonstrating collaborative leadership and success in driving change in complex environments
• Ideally have experience in the energy, water or resources sectors, alongside relevant professional qualifications (degree or equivalent) or chartered status, with substantial related experience or an equivalent blend of education and expertise enabling effective performance in the role

If you’re looking for an advisory role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

• Purpose‑Driven Work:
  Engage in meaningful projects/programmes, including presence on major frameworks across the energy sector with high‑profile clients
• Collaborative Environment:
  Join a friendly and close‑knit team known for its supportive and integrated approach across diverse disciplines
• Flexible Working:
  We offer flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work‑life balance
• Comprehensive Benefits: A competitive compensation package including salary, pension plan, generous holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership, and more
• Professional Growth:
  Access to industry‑leading training and development programmes, mentorship opportunities, and paid professional subscriptions to advance your career

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