Consultant - Programme Advisory

Senior Consultant - Programme Advisory

Construction & Infrastructure

London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Leeds or Manchester

Join Gleeds Programme Advisory - Shape Programmes That Matter Our Purpose in Programme Advisory

We guide clients through their most complex challenges-elevating the performance of major projects, programmes, and portfolios. Our Programme Advisory team is growing rapidly, with a clear ambition to build an award-winning, multi-million revenue business by 2030. We are our clients' trusted partner, supporting benefit realisation and driving excellence across the programme lifecycle.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Senior Consultant to support our expanding portfolio of commissions in transport, utilities, and public sector infrastructure. If you're passionate about shaping strategic outcomes, delivering transformation, and working in a collaborative, high-performing team - this is your opportunity to make a difference. The successful candidate will provide strategic advisory services on the planning, governance, and delivery of major construction and infrastructure programmes.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on some of the UK'S largest and most complex programmes
• A collaborative consultancy environment with clear career progression pathways
• Continuous professional development and support towards chartership/accreditation
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Who we're looking for: Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Proven experience in programme advisory, project delivery, or data analytics
• Sector knowledge in transport, utilities, water, aviation or public sector.
• Strong understanding of programme methodologies (MSP, PRINCE2, APM)
• Knowledge of UK Construction and Infrastructure delivery models such as NEC contracts.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance risk, cost and value in client advisory
• Proficiency with programme controls tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI) desirable.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline
• Professional accreditation desirable (e.g. APM, RICS, PMI, or equivalent).
• Experience working within a consultancy environment, ideally on major UK infrastructure or real-estate programmes.

What You'll Do

• Support delivery of major programmes across sectors.
• Advise clients on the development, governance, and execution of complex capital programmes across infrastructure sectors.
• Support the design and implementation of programme management frameworks, controls and reporting structures
• Conduct programme health checks, maturity assessments, and assurance reviews to evaluate performance and identify risks.
• Work closely with clients to deliver tangible outcomes.
• Provide hands on support with schedule management, cost tracking, and reporting using standard tools and templates
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of programme management practices within a consultancy
• Contribute to a dynamic, inclusive team culture.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Cost Managers, and technical specialists to align delivery with strategic goals.

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.