Principal Consultant – Programme Advisory

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd
Overview

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.

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.

What You’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

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.

We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility
• We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender. We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual. Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.