PMO Lead - Utilities Infrastructure (Energy Sector)

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 a 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.

The Opportunity

·       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

 Key Responsibilities

·       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

About You

·       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

Essential:

·       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

Desirable:

·       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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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