Programme Manager

Overview

In this Programme Manager role, you will drive successful delivery of transformational real estate programmes, guiding multidisciplinary teams across government, health, education, life sciences, data centres and defence. You’ll apply proven programme management practices to realise client benefits while balancing strategic goals with delivery challenges. You’ll work closely with stakeholders, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure governance and reporting are robust. This is an opportunity to shape major capital projects within a global firm that values collaboration, innovation and sustainable outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working
• inclusive culture
• diversity networks
• opportunity to shape change
• great place to work
• voice to effect change

Responsibilities

• Programme Delivery: lead and execute small/medium real estate programmes or contribute to large-scale initiatives to achieve measurable benefits
• Leadership & Vision: set direction and empower teams to deliver success
• Programme Governance and Controls: apply standard methodologies, maintain logs, produce governance-ready reporting and secretariat duties
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: support stakeholder registers and communication plans
• Financial Oversight: assist with transparent programme-level financial reporting
• Risk, Health & Safety: ensure governance compliance and proactively manage safety risks
• People & Team: foster a high-performance, collaborative One Business culture

Key requirements

• Experience in programme management with proven benefits/outcomes for clients
• Project delivery background with progression to programme management in real estate/construction
• Accreditation or working knowledge of programme management methodologies in Real Estate
• Awareness of construction delivery models and contracts (NEC, JCT)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and governance capabilities
• Analytical, commercial acumen with comfort in data, dashboards and reporting systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and programme management tools, with a digital/tools mindset including AI
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (desirable)
• Professional membership (e.g. MSP) desirable

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication
• Collaborative and high-performance mindset
• Attention to detail and organisational capability
• Microsoft Office Suite
• programme management tools
• reporting systems and digital platforms

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