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Principal Programme Consultant (Associate Director level) – North England and Scotland coverage – Permanent (37.5 hours per week) – £65,000 - £5,000 + car allowance – Willing to Undergo SC Clearance

Our client are a Project Management and Engineering Consultancy and are experiencing success and growth across Critical National Infrastructure so looking to grow their team to hire a Principal Consultant (Associate Director level).

You will need to have experience with delivery as well as advisory services, advising clients how to establish PMOs, Target Operating Models, Change/Transformation and Programme assessment and set up. They will consider candidates wanting to take a step up into this role

Consulting experience is a must and must have connections within sectors like Nuclear, Transport, Utilities or Defence.

Working Patterns: This role is hybrid with 2-3 days per week on site. You must be able to travel between the North and Scotland as required. You can be based in either Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, York, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen or Durham and expense travel from there.

The Key Responsibilities of a Principal Programme Consultant:

• Work with clients across Critical National Infrastructure to assess, advise and deliver programme and PMO services.
• Take responsibility for programme and project delivery.
• Set up, assess and transform some of the largest and complex programmes in UK within our client’s Nuclear, Defence, Water, Transportation, Power and Renewables sectors.
• Work with clients to solve complex challenges and build enduring capability that will set them up for the future.
• Lead business change programmes, process mapping, target operating model assessment and set up.
• Work across programme lifecycles to setup and deliver within major transformational PMOs.
• Design, develop and implement a PMO inclusive of people, process and systems.
• Deliver strategic advisory services for transformations including organisation design, project design and management, improving efficiencies and performance, etc.
• Effectively manage key stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Potentially some line management in the future.

Below is a list of Key Skills required for the Principal Programme Consultant role, however you will not be expected to have everything:

• Experience within a consulting environment within Complex Infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering advisory services across at least one of the following: programme/project set up, TOM, change, maturity assessment.
• Ability to set up and deliver programme change and project lifecycles and PMOs.
• A strong knowledge of organisational and process design.
• Ability to access maturities of Projects, PMOs and provide advisory services.
• Business Development/Growth experience.
• Hold relevant certifications such as APM PMQ/PPQ/ChPP; MoP; MSP; PRINCE2, P3O, PROSCI, Lean, Six Sigma.

Benefits:

• Pension up to 10% client contribution.
• Life assurance, income protection insurance and critical illness cover.
• Option to buy and sell holiday.
• Dental, health, medical, travel and gadget insurance.
• 24/7 Digital GP.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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Job Description:

• We are looking for a Delivery Lead / Program Manager / Project Manager to align business strategy with actionable work programs, offering both strategic and tactical guidance on IT and business-related matters. The role involves direct management of a specialty function or leadership of lower-level managers/team leaders.

Experience Required:

li>Proven experience as a Delivery Lead / Program Manager / Project Manager in the UK Banking Industry.
• Background as a programmer or analyst/designer in a financial setting.
• Hands-on experience with Treasury Services or Investment Banking products and processes.
• Strong knowledge of Banking Payments (SEPA, SWIFT, CHAPS, RTP).

Certifications:

• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certifications required

About Us:

• Ascendion is a global, leading provider of AI-first software engineering services, delivering transformative solutions across North America, APAC, and Europe. We are headquartered in New Jersey. We combine technology and talent to deliver tech debt relief, improve engineering productivity solutions, and accelerate time to value, driving our clients’ digital journeys with efficiency and velocity. Guided by our “Engineering to the power of AI” (EngineeringAI) methodology, we integrate AI into software engineering, enterprise operations, and talent orchestration, to address critical challenges of trust, speed, and capital.

Job Description:

• We are looking for a Delivery Lead / Program Manager / Project Manager to align business strategy with actionable work programs, offering both strategic and tactical guidance on IT and business-related matters. The role involves direct management of a specialty function or leadership of lower-level managers/team leaders.

Experience Required:

li>Proven experience as a Delivery Lead / Program Manager / Project Manager in the UK Banking Industry.
• Background as a programmer or analyst/designer in a financial setting.
• Hands-on experience with Treasury Services or Investment Banking products and processes.
• Strong knowledge of Banking Payments (SEPA, SWIFT, CHAPS, RTP).

Certifications:

• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certifications required

About Us:

• Ascendion is a global, leading provider of AI-first software engineering services, delivering transformative solutions across North America, APAC, and Europe. We are headquartered in New Jersey. We combine technology and talent to deliver tech debt relief, improve engineering productivity solutions, and accelerate time to value, driving our clients’ digital journeys with efficiency and velocity. Guided by our “Engineering to the power of AI” (EngineeringAI) methodology, we integrate AI into software engineering, enterprise operations, and talent orchestration, to address critical challenges of trust, speed, and capital.

• Working across a wide range of electrical works solely focused on commercial and industrial projects
• You will lead on the design, planning, procurement and delivery of all client projects, managing a team under you to ensure works are kept on track and within budget
• Undertake site surveys and visits to ensure client satisfaction and support the electrical installation team
• Resolve and mitigate possible issues whilst keeping a close eye on the commercials of each electrical project
• Participate in resource planning, engineering scheduling and sales pipeline meetings with senior management

• Previous project lead or project management experience
• Must have a strong understanding of electrical works to include possible areas to commercial fit outs, installations and business premises refurbishments
• Need to be commercially aware with a client focused mindset
• Although the role is based out of Peterborough, a full UK driving license is essential as you will be travelling to visit customer sites across the UK

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As a Project Lead at this company, you will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering scientific projects within the laboratories. You will ensure quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Analytical Chemist or existing Project Manager to step into a leadership role and make a tangible difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and collaborate with the Operational Leadership team
• Lead, direct, and coordinate scientific projects to meet quality, regulatory, cost, and timeline requirements
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, representing the company professionally
• Ensure accurate documentation of all experimental data, including out-of-specifications and non-conformances
• Oversee analysis of test materials, preparation of reports, and certificates of analysis for clients
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and the company's Quality Systems
• Develop and deliver scientific training for laboratory personnel

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in Chemistry or a related field
• Prior experience in a lab based role such as QC Analyst/Chemist
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven time management and organisational abilities
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Experience in scientific project delivery or client facing contact would be beneficial
• Chromatography (HPLC/GC) experience is preferred
• Knowledge of compendial testing is desirable

As a Project Lead, you will plan and deliver sample analysis in compliance with cGMP, oversee method development and validation activities, and produce and approve working protocols for analytical projects. You will report results and conclusions in standard formats, provide updates to leadership and clients, and support client meetings with technical competence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and quality-focused individual to take the next step in their career. If you have the drive, expertise, and passion to lead scientific projects in a dynamic, innovative environment, we encourage you to apply for this Project Lead role.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

• Working across a wide range of electrical works solely focused on commercial and industrial projects
• You will lead on the design, planning, procurement and delivery of all client projects, managing a team under you to ensure works are kept on track and within budget
• Undertake site surveys and visits to ensure client satisfaction and support the electrical installation team
• Resolve and mitigate possible issues whilst keeping a close eye on the commercials of each electrical project
• Participate in resource planning, engineering scheduling and sales pipeline meetings with senior management

• Previous project lead or project management experience
• Must have a strong understanding of electrical works to include possible areas to commercial fit outs, installations and business premises refurbishments
• Need to be commercially aware with a client focused mindset
• Although the role is based out of Peterborough, a full UK driving license is essential as you will be travelling to visit customer sites across the UK

Join our client's dynamic team as a Project Lead and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical testing projects. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll oversee scientific projects, mentor technical staff, and work with cutting-edge methods in a cGMP environment - making a direct impact on patient safety and product quality.

As a Project Lead at this company, you will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering scientific projects within the laboratories. You will ensure quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Analytical Chemist or existing Project Manager to step into a leadership role and make a tangible difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and collaborate with the Operational Leadership team
• Lead, direct, and coordinate scientific projects to meet quality, regulatory, cost, and timeline requirements
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, representing the company professionally
• Ensure accurate documentation of all experimental data, including out-of-specifications and non-conformances
• Oversee analysis of test materials, preparation of reports, and certificates of analysis for clients
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and the company's Quality Systems
• Develop and deliver scientific training for laboratory personnel

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in Chemistry or a related field
• Prior experience in a lab based role such as QC Analyst/Chemist
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven time management and organisational abilities
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Experience in scientific project delivery or client facing contact would be beneficial
• Chromatography (HPLC/GC) experience is preferred
• Knowledge of compendial testing is desirable

As a Project Lead, you will plan and deliver sample analysis in compliance with cGMP, oversee method development and validation activities, and produce and approve working protocols for analytical projects. You will report results and conclusions in standard formats, provide updates to leadership and clients, and support client meetings with technical competence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and quality-focused individual to take the next step in their career. If you have the drive, expertise, and passion to lead scientific projects in a dynamic, innovative environment, we encourage you to apply for this Project Lead role.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.