Change Engineer
Change Engineer / PMO – Major Infrastructure Project
Location: Hybrid – Suffolk
Salary: Up to £60,000 + benefits
Type: Permanent
Conrad Consulting is working in partnership with a leading consultancy supporting one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes. We are seeking an experienced Change Engineer / PMO professional to join a high‑profile project delivery team, operating within a robust Programme Management Office environment.
This role would particularly suit an individual with change management experience combined with a strong commercial background. Applications are also welcomed from Quantity Surveyors (QS) who are interested in transitioning into a PMO or change-focused role on a major infrastructure programme.
The Role
Working within the Baseline & Change function, you will support the effective management and governance of change across a complex, multi‑stakeholder programme. The position sits alongside senior PMO and change professionals and plays a key role in ensuring that changes to scope, cost, schedule and risk are identified, assessed, governed and implemented in line with agreed processes.
You will contribute to the development and operation of structured change control processes, support change committees, and work closely with project managers, commercial teams and wider PMO functions to ensure the programme baseline remains accurate and aligned with approved decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Support the operation and continuous improvement of programme‑wide change management processes and governance
Assist in coordinating, tracking and validating change proposals across cost, schedule, risk and scope
Provide input into baseline management, ensuring all approved changes are accurately implemented and communicated
Support the preparation of change documentation, reports and papers for governance and decision‑making forums
Work collaboratively with project and commercial teams to ensure compliance with change control procedures
Challenge and assure the quality of change submissions, ensuring impacts are fully understood and robustly assessed
Support programme reporting, ensuring change data is accurate, consistent and timely
Provide guidance to stakeholders on change and PMO best practice
About You
Approximately 5 years’+ experience in a change, PMO, project controls or commercial role
Experience working within complex infrastructure or construction environments
Strong understanding of change control, baseline management and governance
A commercial background (e.g. cost management, QS or contracts) is highly desirable
Quantity Surveyors looking to move into a PMO or change management role are encouraged to apply
Confident working with multiple stakeholders in a structured, governance‑led environment
Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Qualifications & Experience
Degree‑educated or equivalent professional experience
Practical knowledge of project or programme controls
Familiarity with project management and reporting systems
Experience working within regulated or large‑scale programmes is advantageous
Location & Flexibility
Hybrid working arrangement
Site attendance in Suffolk required for 2 days every other week
All travel and accommodation costs are fully covered
Salary & Package
Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience
Permanent position with long‑term career development on a nationally significant programme