PMO & Planning Lead

Morecambe Net Zero (MNZ) is one of the UK’s most ambitious decarbonisation projects, transforming depleted gas fields in the East Irish Sea into a world‑class carbon storage hub. By safely capturing, transporting and permanently storing CO₂ from heavy industry, MNZ will play a vital role in helping the UK achieve its net zero targets while supporting thousands of skilled jobs across the country.
 
 
THE OPPORTUNITY – PMO & PLANNING LEAD
 
Establishes, leads and maintains the project management office (PMO) for the MNZ portfolio, provides governance, control, assurance and decision support across the full project lifecycle to aid the successful commercialisation of Spirit’s portfolio of energy transition opportunities, including the MNZ carbon storage project in collaboration with Peak Cluster, formation of an integrated CO2 shipping hub on Merseyside and/or at Port of Barrow, and the Barrow Energy Park development.
 
Location: Aberdeen
Duration: 1 year contract
Contract Type: PAYE
Day Rate: TBC - For your application to be progressed, please ensure you provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation. 
 

• Please only apply if you have existing right to work in the UK.
• Please outline notice period/availability to start.

 
Closing Date for Applications: 16th July 2026
 
 
AND NOW FOR THE TECHNICAL BIT…
In role, you will be required to:
 

• Responsible for maintaining project schedules, risk registers, opportunity registers, and change control processes across the development portfolio.
• Support project manager(s) to maintain project schedule and cost compliance.
• Works with the organisation to ensure risks are appropriately documented and managed in compliance with procedures and Shareholder expectations.
• Working alongside the Finance, Cost & Reporting Analyst to maintain project spend forecasts.
• Support project governance activities and compliance including gates.
• Drive continuous improvement and actively seeks out value adding opportunities, and identifies possible issues, for consideration of the project manager(s) and other team members.
• Act as a neutral integrator, resolving conflicts between disciplines where required.
• Develop long term PMO plans and solutions.
• Ensure the project demonstrates control, predictability and professionalism throughout its lifecycle to build credibility and confidence with stakeholders
• Any other associated duties as reasonably required

 
 
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, we are looking for:
 

• Subject matter expert in Primavera P6 planning software
• Extensive experience in PMO leadership on large (£500m+) infrastructure, energy, or industrial capital projects
• Deep understanding of project controls, governance, and assurance
• Familiar with carbon storage infrastructure and the capital project development cycle
• Degree in engineering, project management, finance or related discipline
• Professional accreditation (APM, PMP, or equivalent) preferred

 
 
As we move towards first operations, we are building a diverse and forward‑thinking workforce to deliver this critical infrastructure. If this feels like the right match, we’d love to hear from you


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