Principal Consultant - Programme Advisory (North & Scotland)
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Overview
We’ve experienced significant success in the complex infrastructure sector over the last two years, positioning Programme Advisory as one of the fastest-growing parts of our organisation. With ambitious plans for even faster growth in the coming years, we are looking to expand our team with talented and passionate professionals. Our Programme Advisory team works with some of the largest and most complex infrastructure programmes in the UK, supporting sectors such as Nuclear, Aviation, Defence, Water, Transportation, Power, and Renewables. We’re currently embedded in major UK programmes, including Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, High Speed 2, Xlinks, and Thames Water. Our clients face increasing pressure to drive productivity, improve performance, and reduce costs. We help them create the structures, processes, technology, and behaviours needed to turn their vision of a more streamlined operation into reality. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach, empowering our clients with trusted partnerships to solve complex challenges and ensure they are well-positioned for future success.
Responsibilities
* Lead and contribute across the full programme lifecycle, including mobilisation setup and delivery of major transformational projects and PMOs.
* Develop and document best practices, processes, and guidance for programme teams and PMOs (e.g., PMO Handbooks and similar resources).
* Provide strategic advisory on business transformations, organisational design, portfolio management, and improving programme efficiencies to deliver superior performance.
* Lead stakeholder management: build strong relationships with key stakeholders, tailor communications to audiences, and facilitate effective workshops (in-person, virtual, or hybrid).
* Apply strong analytical thinking to collect, organise, and analyse significant data to deliver actionable insights.
* Take initiative in delivering high-quality advice and solutions in dynamic, complex, and often ambiguous environments.
* Lead or support change initiatives, driving tangible results in fast-evolving environments.
* Leverage your technical excellence to deliver exceptional service to clients and benefit internal teams.
* Use client management skills to enhance AtkinsRéalis brand and build connections with current and future clients.
* Contribute to the ongoing success of the practice by mentoring junior team members on professional development and programme advisory skills.
* Hold or work towards professional certifications such as APM PMQ/PPQ/ChPP, MoP, MSP, or PRINCE2, or similar qualifications where possible.
What You Can Bring
* Programme Lifecycle: contributions across mobilisation, delivery, and the full programme lifecycle of major transformational projects and PMOs.
* Process Mapping: ability to document best practices and guidance for programme teams and PMOs.
* Strategic Advisory: capability to provide strategic advice on business transformations and portfolio management.
* Stakeholder Management: strong ability to lead commissions and build relationships with key stakeholders, with effective workshop facilitation.
* Analytical Skills: proficient in collecting, organising, and analysing data to deliver insights.
* Proactive Approach: initiative-taking in dynamic, complex environments.
* Driving Change: track record of delivering change initiatives with tangible results.
* Technical Excellence: applying area-specific expertise to deliver value to clients and teams.
* Business Development: ability to expand client engagement and strengthen AtkinsRéalis brand.
* Leadership: support the development of junior team members and contribute to the practice’s success.
* Professional Certifications: ideally holding or pursuing certifications such as APM PMQ/PPQ/ChPP, MoP, MSP, or PRINCE2, or equivalent.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
AtkinsRéalis offers a digital-enabled approach to transform outcomes for people and the environment, with diverse projects, career growth opportunities, responsible training programmes, and flexible working as part of an inclusive culture prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.
Security Clearance
This role may require security clearance, and offers of employment will depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. Vetting is conducted by UK Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require UK residency of five years or more. Do not reference or include details of any current or previous clearance in your application or CV unless discussed at interview.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
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