Principal Consultant - Programme Advisory

Principal 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 Principal/Executive Consultant to support our expanding portfolio of commissions in transport, utilities, higher education, 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.

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

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme
• Flexible working arrangements

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 communication, problem solving, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Contribute to a dynamic, inclusive team culture
• 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
• Stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing teams or client engagements

What You'll Do

• Lead and support delivery of major programmes across Infrastructure sectors.
• Shape programme strategy, assurance, controls, and transformation.
• Work closely with clients to deliver tangible outcomes.
• Contribute to a dynamic, inclusive team culture.
• Support the development and implementation of programme governance frameworks, assurance models, and performance management systems.
• Support clients in driving transformation, embedding digital tools (BIM, data analytics), and improving delivery capability.
• 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.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Cost Managers, and technical specialists to align delivery with strategic goals.