Program Manager
hace 5 días
Maidenhead
About the Company We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager with a strong construction background to lead and coordinate multiple projects within a structured programme. This role will be responsible for ensuring delivery across a portfolio of construction and built environment projects, aligning outputs with business strategy, timelines, and budgets. About the Role The successful candidate will bring a blend of strategic oversight and hands-on project delivery experience, with the ability to manage complexity, stakeholders, and risk across multiple workstreams. Responsibilities • Programme Leadership, • Manage a portfolio of construction projects, ensuring alignment with overall programme objectives, • Develop and maintain programme plans, schedules, and governance frameworks, • Oversee interdependencies across projects and ensure coordinated delivery, • Project Oversight, • Support Project Managers in delivering projects on time, within scope, and budget, • Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies, • Ensure adherence to construction standards, regulations, and best practices, • Stakeholder Management, • Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams, • Lead programme meetings and provide clear reporting and updates, • Financial & Commercial Management, • Oversee programme budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, • Provide cost control guidance and ensure commercial objectives are met, • Review contract performance and support procurement activities, • Risk & Compliance, • Identify programme-level risks and ensure appropriate controls are in place, • Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and industry standards, • Maintain robust governance and reporting processes, • Continuous Improvement, • Drive efficiencies, innovation, and best practice across projects, • Contribute to business development and future programme opportunities Qualifications • Proven experience as a Programme Manager or Senior Project Manager within the construction or built environment sector, • Strong understanding of project and programme management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, or equivalent), • Demonstrable experience managing multiple complex construction projects simultaneously, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, • Strong financial and commercial awareness Required Skills • Leadership and decision-making, • Strategic thinking and problem-solving, • Programme planning and organisation, • Risk management, • Communication and influencing skills Preferred Skills • Professional qualifications (e.g., APM, PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, RICS, CIOB), • Experience working within consultancy or client-side environments, • Knowledge of design, planning, and delivery lifecycle stages Pay range and compensation package Competitive salary (£50k–£55k) Pension scheme Flexible/hybrid working Professional development and training support Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.