# PMO Lead - Utilities Infrastructure (Energy Sector)

> LOCKROSE Limited · Holborn, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-24

**Salary:** GBP 70,000–90,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Transmission & Distribution

## Description

**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

## Requirements

**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

## Benefits

·        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.

## Apply

[Apply at LOCKROSE Limited](https://apply.workable.com/lockrose-limited/j/DF0D1CAD05/apply)

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