Programme Manager – Maritime Estates

Overview

In this role you will lead and deliver Specialist Construction, Civil Engineering and Estate Management programmes across QinetiQ’s Maritime Estate, ensuring on-time, within-budget outcomes. You will engage internal and external stakeholders, govern programme aims and risks, and report on progress. The position combines leadership with hands-on project delivery across multiple sites on a hybrid pattern. A clear hook is the chance to shape critical maritime infrastructure for advanced defence tech.

Pay / Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience
• Benefits
• Hybrid working (3 days onsite)
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology
• SC clearance eligibility

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a defined Programme of major construction projects
• Develop and maintain engagement with programme customers, partners and suppliers internal and external
• Define and monitor programme aims, objectives, risks and scope with monthly management reporting
• Resolve conflicts within the programme and collaborate across QinetiQ
• Deliver programme outcomes to baseline metrics (time, cost, quality, cash and stakeholder satisfaction)
• Provide leadership to establish vision and direction, inspiring teams to achieve programme success

Key requirements

• Extensive experience in construction project/programme management from inception to completion
• Experience with Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations and acting as client or similar role
• Excellent experience of NEC contracts and construction procurement methods

• Stakeholder engagement
• Conflict resolution and negotiation
• Leadership and people empowerment
• Programme management
• CDM Regulations familiarity
• NEC contracts and construction procurement

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