PMO Lead (Client Side)
South England 70K - 80K Permanent
Job Reference: 10874
PMO Lead – Valeting Programme
Salary: £70,000–£80,000 + Company Car
Location: UK-Wide | 2 Days per Week in St Albans HQ | Extensive Travel
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced PMO Lead to take ownership of a large-scale, nationwide valeting programme across a UK estate of over 1,200 live operational sites.
This is a senior, high-impact role working closely with the Commercial Director and cross-functional teams across Infrastructure, Operations, Finance and Customer Care.
The Role:
You will lead the end-to-end delivery of the valeting programme, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget across a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Full ownership of programme planning, delivery, budgets and reporting
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously across live operational sites
- Coordinating internal teams, contractors and senior stakeholders
- Leading design, pricing and utility reviews for new valeting installations
- Managing trackers, site visits, progress reporting and governance
- Acting as the Valeting programme “champion” across the wider business
- Ensuring full HSE compliance across all sites
Requirements
Essential:
- Strong project or programme management background
- Demonstrable understanding of HSE regulations
- Strong commercial and budget management capability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Highly organised, self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously
- Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel extensively
Desirable:
- Experience in forecourt or live operational environments
- Knowledge of petroleum regulations
- Strong MS Office and project management software capability
This is a standout opportunity to take ownership of a nationally significant programme within a fast-growing business, offering high levels of autonomy, strong senior-level exposure, long-term career progression, and a competitive salary and car allowance within a collaborative environment.
