Location
G&T London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At Gardiner & Theobald, PMO professionals play a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of construction, infrastructure and transformation programmes. Working as part of a Programme Management Office (PMO), you will help establish effective governance, monitor project performance, coordinate reporting and provide the information and controls needed to support successful decision-making across projects and programmes. You will work closely with Project Managers, Programme Managers, clients and wider project teams to ensure projects remain aligned to agreed objectives, schedules, budgets and governance requirements. Effective communication, stakeholder engagement, reporting and analytical skills are central to this role.

As a Graduate Assistant PMO Analyst, you will be working towards becoming a PMO and programme management professional while gaining valuable experience across a range of projects, sectors and clients. You will develop an understanding of programme controls, project governance, performance reporting, planning, risk management and stakeholder engagement. This role provides an excellent foundation for individuals interested in programme management, project controls, project management or PMO consultancy careers.

You will join the G&T Accelerate Programme, combining real responsibility, expert mentoring and structured professional development to help accelerate your career. Throughout the programme, you will gain practical exposure to PMO delivery while developing the technical, commercial and interpersonal skills required to become a successful PMO professional. The role will be varied, with experience depending on the team, programme and sector you support.

Working within a collaborative environment, you will assist experienced PMO and programme management professionals while progressively taking ownership of tasks and deliverables. You will be encouraged to develop your knowledge, confidence and capability through practical experience and continuous learning.

General Responsibilities
Working with your Line Manager, typical responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the establishment and maintenance of PMO processes, governance frameworks and programme controls
- Supporting project and programme reporting activities by collecting, validating and analysing performance data
- Assisting in the preparation of dashboards, management reports and progress updates using Excel, Power BI and other reporting tools
- Supporting cost management activities, including monitoring actual, committed and forecast spend against budgets and liaising with client finance departments and QS functions
- Supporting the monitoring of programme schedules, milestones and key deliverables
- Assisting with business case and stage gate information preparation, assuring data completeness and alignment with client strategy
- Assisting with schedule development and maintenance using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6
- Monitoring programme performance against approved baselines and supporting variance analysis
- Supporting risk, issue and change management processes and maintaining associated registers and documentation
- Assisting with resource planning and maintaining resource allocation information
- Recording actions, decisions and key outputs from programme governance and project meetings
- Supporting governance reviews and ensuring documentation is maintained per agreed procedures
- Liaising with project teams and stakeholders to gather programme information, updates and performance data
- Supporting the collection and communication of lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of programme documentation, trackers and reporting packs
- Attending project, programme and planning meetings and contributing to discussions where appropriate
- Building positive relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders
- Developing an understanding of programme management methodologies, governance principles and project controls best practice

Experience
Achieved or expected to achieve a 2:1 degree or above. Strong interest in programme management, PMO, project controls or the wider construction and infrastructure industry.

About you
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities. Comfortable working with data and presenting information clearly and accurately. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively. Ability to work efficiently and deliver to deadlines. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Proactive, adaptable and flexible when responding to changing priorities. Trustworthy, reliable and professional in approach. Demonstrates dedication, commitment and a positive attitude. Eagerness to learn and continually develop professionally. Interest in developing reporting and data visualisation skills, including Power BI. Genuine interest in the construction, property and infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications
Degree qualification (2:1 or above) in any discipline is required. No additional formal qualifications are specified, but a strong interest in programme management and related fields is essential.

Additional Information
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment as Gardiner & Theobald LLP cannot sponsor or support work visa applications for Early Talent roles. Recruitment is on a rolling basis and applications may close early if all positions are filled. Only one application per candidate per academic year will be considered.