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Principal PMO Consultant - Energy Sector


Company : Stantec


Location : Edinburgh, Scotland


Created : 2026-03-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Are you experienced PMO professional ready to lead transformational capital programmes across the Energy sector in Scotland and the North?Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV. Due to continued work wins, our Programme Management team are keen to recruit a Principal PMO Consultant to lead our Northern/Scotland portfolio as it continues to grow based from our vibrant city centre based offices in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This senior advisory role sits within our Energy sector and focus on supporting clients delivering major capital investment programmes. You will help shape and optimise programme management approaches, strengthen commercial performance, and enable confident decisionmaking across complex, highvalue portfolios. In this role, you will provide strategic programme and commercial leadership across the full lifecycle of largescale 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 wellgoverned, financially robust and positioned for longterm success. Your role will involve: Providing endtoend 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 decisionmaking You will play a key role in embedding effective performance management and continuous improvement. Through datadriven insight, you will identify trends, risks and inefficiencies, implementing practical process improvements that enhance delivery outcomes and programme resilience. As a senior leader, you will also be expected to: Lead and develop highperforming teams, fostering a culture of coaching, accountability, innovation and safety Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and regulators, facilitating collaboration and alignment Lead risk management and commercial negotiations, securing favourable outcomes and supporting longterm programme success About You To be successful in this role you will: 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. Ready to help shape the future of the energy sector in the UK? If you're looking for an advisory role where you can make a real impact, wed love to hear from you. Why Join Stantec? Purpose-Driven Work : as part of Stantecs Advisory Services community you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful projects/programmes, including presence on major frameworks across the energy sector with high profile clients. Collaborative Environment: Join a truly 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 worklife 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 programs, mentorship opportunities, and paid professional subscriptions to advance your career. About Stantec The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with todays challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports and develops worldclass talent is a crucial key to our success. xjdpvnf If you are excited about this role but worry that your experience doesnt exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact and we will talk to you about how we can support you.