PMO Lead - Transmission & Distribution

LOCKROSE is seeking an experienced PMO Lead to support the delivery of major infrastructure programmes within the energy sector.

This is a senior, client-side role operating within an highly regulated environment
, where you will lead the Project Management Office (PMO) function across a portfolio of complex infrastructure construction projects. You will be responsible for embedding robust governance, controls, and reporting, while providing clear, data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.

Working closely with programme leadership and delivery teams, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered in line with cost, schedule, risk, and performance objectives
, while driving continuous improvement across PMO practices.

• Lead and shape a portfolio-level PMO function within a regulated infrastructure environment
• Provide visibility and insight across cost, schedule, risk, and change
• Influence senior stakeholders and programme-level decision making
• Drive consistency, standards, and best practice across multiple projects
• Lead and develop a team within a growing PMO capability

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the PMO function across a portfolio of infrastructure projects
• Establish and embed PMO governance, standards, and control frameworks aligned to organisational requirements
• Provide portfolio-level oversight across cost, schedule, risk, and change, ensuring projects are controlled against agreed baselines
• Develop and maintain performance reporting, dashboards, and metrics
  , translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders
• Support cost management and forecasting activities
  , working closely with finance and project teams to ensure robust financial control
• Oversee integrated planning and scheduling
  , ensuring alignment across programmes and visibility of key dependencies and risks
• Lead risk and issue management processes
  , ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and actively managed at portfolio level
• Own and manage change control processes
  , ensuring all changes are governed, assessed, and implemented effectively
• Provide assurance on the quality and consistency of project data, reporting, and controls
• Act as a key interface between delivery teams, commercial, planning, and senior leadership
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of PMO professionals, driving performance and capability development
• Drive continuous improvement in PMO processes, tools, and reporting practices

• Proven experience operating at PMO Lead / PMO Manager level within large-scale infrastructure, energy, or utilities environments
• Strong understanding of PMO governance, controls, and portfolio reporting
• Experience managing cost, schedule, risk, and change processes across complex programmes
• Ability to interpret and present data-driven insights to senior stakeholders to support decision-making
• Experience leading and developing PMO teams or project controls functions
• Strong understanding of working within a regulated or highly governed environment
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and communicate clearly at all levels
• Highly organised, analytical, and detail-oriented with a structured approach

• Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, or related discipline
• Strong experience in PMO leadership within construction, infrastructure, or utilities regulated sectors
• Proven experience in portfolio reporting, governance, and performance management
• Experience managing project controls disciplines (cost, schedule, risk, change)
• Ability to support forecasting and performance analysis at programme level

• Professional accreditation (e.g. APM, PRINCE2, PMI)
• Experience in Transmission & Distribution or major energy programmes
• Familiarity with PMO tools and reporting platforms (e.g. Power BI, Primavera, reporting suites)
• Experience supporting regulatory reporting or assurance environments
• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus
• Pension scheme
• Paid time off and holiday entitlement
• Professional development and training support
• Company car or travel allowance
• Hybrid working options

LOCKROSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.