Senior Programme Manager

Overview

As a Senior Programme Manager, you will lead and deliver complex capital programmes in high-stakes environments, partnering with clients to translate strategic objectives into tangible outcomes. You’ll guide cross-functional teams across the programme lifecycle, manage dependencies, and ensure governance and controls align with business goals. You act as a trusted advisor to clients and senior stakeholders, shaping programmes through robust reporting, risk management, and leadership. This role sits at the heart of Turner & Townsend’s transformation and Net Zero delivery work, offering impact across sectors and a collaborative, performance-driven culture.

Pay / Benefits

• great place to work
• healthy, productive and flexible working environment
• diversity and inclusion networks
• opportunities for professional growth
• client-facing and cross-sector exposure

Responsibilities

• Operationally lead the execution of small to medium transformation/real estate programmes and support large-scale programmes
• Establish and embed governance and control frameworks for programme rigor
• Engage stakeholders with a robust management plan and clear communications
• Create leadership-facing presentations and status reports for governance
• Monitor financials through robust processes for budgeting and reporting
• Identify risks and integrate safety considerations into delivery
• Oversee programme logs, reporting, data quality, and governance secretariat duties
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative One Business culture and support team development

Key requirements

• Fast-paced, high-performing real estate programme experience
• Proven track record in programme management with demonstrable client outcomes
• Knowledge of MSP, PMI frameworks and governance practices
• Construction environment project delivery experience and understanding of delivery models
• Understanding of procurement routes and contracts (NEC, JCT)
• Experience with project controls (scheduling, cost, risk) at programme level
• Strong client engagement and data-driven decision-making communication
• Stakeholder engagement and external party management
• Awareness of health and safety requirements (CDM, Building Safety Act)
• Commitment to high-performance team behaviours and talent development
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and programme management tools with data/digital awareness
• Education in a technical discipline (desirable) and professional accreditation (desirable)

• leadership
• communication
• collaboration
• MS Office Suite
• programme management tools
• reporting systems

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