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 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.