Graduate Assistant PMO Analyst (Programme Management)

Department: Infrastructure

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London, G&T London

General Responsibilities

• 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, including interfacing with client finance departments and QS functions.
• Supporting the monitoring of programme schedules, milestones and key deliverables.
• Supporting the preparation of business case and stage gate information for projects, assuring completeness of data 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 activities.
• Supporting risk, issue and change management processes and helping maintain associated registers and documentation.
• Assisting with resource planning and the maintenance of resource allocation information.
• Recording actions, decisions and key outputs from programme governance and project meetings.
• Supporting governance reviews and ensuring documentation is maintained in accordance with 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.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• 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.
• 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.