Consultant - Programme Controls - Energy | Expression of Interest

As a Consultant within our Advisory Services team, you will support the successful delivery of major capital programmes by combining programme controls, data management, digital innovation, and performance insight. Working closely with project controls, PMO, commercial, and delivery teams, you will help clients improve how they plan, manage, and report the delivery of large-scale investment programmes. Your role will involve developing and maintaining integrated schedules using Primavera P6, managing programme data across planning, cost, risk, change, and performance reporting, and supporting robust governance and assurance processes. You will also play an active role in driving digital innovation, using tools such as Power Automate and Microsoft 365 applications to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance reporting capabilities. As organisations increasingly adopt emerging technologies, you will contribute to the practical implementation of AI tools that improve productivity, automate routine activities, and generate greater insight from programme data. Alongside this, you will support cost control activities, including forecasting, budget monitoring, variance analysis, change control, and Earned Value Management, helping clients gain clear visibility of project performance and make informed decisions throughout programme delivery. As part of Stantec's wider Advisory community, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills across a broad range of service areas, supported by extensive professional development, training, and networking opportunities.

You are an analytical and forward-thinking professional with experience supporting the delivery of major projects or capital programmes. Whether your background is in project controls, PMO, planning, commercial management, data analysis, or consultancy, you are passionate about using data, digital solutions, and structured processes to improve programme performance. You will bring: Experience supporting major infrastructure projects or capital programmes; A background in project controls, PMO, planning, commercial, data, or programme management environments; An interest in developing a career within advisory and consulting services; Experience working with programme data to support reporting, performance analysis, and decision-making; Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, with an interest in digital tools and process improvement; Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; The ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment; A proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement.

As part of our growing Advisory Services team within the Energy sector, we are looking to connect with talented consultants who are passionate about helping clients deliver complex infrastructure programmes more effectively for future opportunities. Future roles can be based in any of our UK offices, with particular interest in candidates located in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, or Edinburgh, with travel as required. At Stantec, we bring together expertise across business consulting, engineering, digital transformation, project controls, programme management, and delivery. We work at the intersection of innovation, collaboration, and client service to solve some of the most complex challenges facing the energy sector today. Our Advisory Group has an established track record of supporting major infrastructure programmes across the UK's Energy, Water, and Transport sectors. Through our work with some of the country's largest utility providers and infrastructure developers, we continue to experience significant growth, creating exciting opportunities for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact. 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 today's 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 world-class talent is a crucial key to our success.

• Experience supporting major infrastructure projects or capital programmes
• A background in project controls, PMO, planning, commercial, data, or programme management environments
• Experience working with programme data to support reporting, performance analysis, and decision-making
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, with an interest in digital tools and process improvement
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement

Desirable experience includes:

• Primavera P6 scheduling and programme planning
• Cost control, forecasting, and change management
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint, or other Microsoft 365 tools
• Experience applying digital solutions to improve governance, reporting, or workflow efficiency
• An interest in AI and emerging technologies within programme delivery
• Working towards or interested in professional qualifications such as APM, PRINCE2, MSP, Primavera P6, Project Controls, Earned Value Management, or Data Analytics certifications

Most importantly, you are curious, collaborative, and eager to help clients solve complex challenges through a combination of planning, data, digital innovation, and strong programme management practices.

• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

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