Programme Manager

About the Company

Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering programme, project, cost and building consultancy services across the public and private sectors. With a long history of supporting complex capital projects and infrastructure programmes, they partner with government bodies, property owners and major organisations to deliver strategic estates, construction and transformation initiatives across the UK.

Due to continued growth within their PMO function, they are seeking an experienced Programme Manager or Senior Programme Manager to support the delivery of high-profile public sector programmes.

Role Overview

The Programme Manager / Senior Programme Manager will lead the successful delivery of large-scale public sector programmes within complex estates, infrastructure and construction environments.

Working closely with the Head of PMO, the successful candidate will oversee multiple projects within a programme structure, ensuring strategic objectives are achieved while maintaining robust governance, risk management, quality standards and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of significant public sector infrastructure, estates and construction programmes, ensuring scope, budget, timeline and quality objectives are achieved.
• Oversee multiple projects within a programme structure, managing dependencies and ensuring alignment with wider client and business objectives.
• Implement and maintain programme governance frameworks, reporting standards and risk management processes.
• Act as the key point of contact for government departments, agencies, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing clear communication and strategic direction.
• Work closely with the Head of PMO to effectively allocate resources and manage programme delivery priorities.
• Identify, manage and mitigate programme-level risks and issues, escalating where required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the development of best-practice programme management methodologies.
• Oversee programme reporting and performance monitoring, utilising data and reporting tools to measure KPIs and programme health.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in Programme Management or Senior Project/Programme Management within public sector, infrastructure, construction, estates or physical asset environments.
• Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects within a complex programme structure.
• Strong knowledge of programme governance, reporting frameworks, risk management and delivery assurance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior leadership teams, government clients and delivery partners.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational delivery.
• Ability to work autonomously, take ownership and drive successful programme outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering improvements and successful programme outcomes.
• Knowledge of construction projects, technical project lifecycles and RIBA Plan of Work stages.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within public sector estates, government organisations, capital investment programmes or operational transformation projects.
• Knowledge of NEC4 or similar contract management frameworks.
• PMO, Portfolio Management or lifecycle replacement programme experience.
• Experience using Smartsheet, Power BI, Excel or equivalent programme reporting and performance management tools.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement, governance and delivery frameworks.

What’s on Offer?

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected consultancy delivering some of the UK’s most complex estates, infrastructure and transformation programmes. You’ll work alongside experienced industry professionals, have exposure to senior client stakeholders and play a key role in shaping programme delivery across high-profile public sector projects.