Aviation Programme Lead

Capstone Property Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in aviation projects is seeking an experienced Aviation Programme Lead for a pivotal role in a major airport's transformation. You will oversee a £150 million programme, ensuring successful delivery and stakeholder alignment. Requirements include proven programme management experience and strong communication skills. This role offers up to £100,000 plus bonuses and long-term career prospects.

Benefits

Comprehensive package

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programme management delivering large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to manage complex budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the successful delivery of a £150m+ aviation infrastructure programme.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team to ensure programme milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
• Work closely with client and contractor teams to maintain alignment and ensure effective communication across all stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Financial management

Education

Degree or professional qualification (APM, MSP, MRICS)

Job description

Aviation Programme Lead – Major Airport

Location: North London (3–4 days per week on-site)

Salary: Up to £100,000 + comprehensive package

Contract: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Aviation Programme Lead to take the helm of a major programme of works valued at over £150 million, forming part of a wider, multi-million-pound transformation initiative at one of the UK’s busiest airports.

This is a pivotal leadership role within a highly respected consultancy renowned for delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure programmes across the UK. You will be responsible for driving programme success from inception through to delivery, ensuring alignment with broader strategic objectives and maintaining strong relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the successful delivery of a £150m+ aviation infrastructure programme.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team to ensure programme milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
• Work closely with client and contractor teams to maintain alignment and ensure effective communication across all stakeholders.
• Implement robust governance, reporting, and risk management processes.
• Support the integration of the programme into the wider airport development masterplan.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in programme management delivering large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to manage complex budgets.
• Background in consultancy, client-side, or major project delivery environments.
• A degree and/or professional qualification (APM, MSP, MRICS, or equivalent) preferred.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £100,000 + Bonus + Package
• Opportunity to play a leading role in one of the UK’s most significant aviation programmes.
• Long-term career prospects within a forward-thinking, collaborative consultancy environment.

If you are a strategic and delivery-focused Programme Lead with a passion for major aviation and infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please contact Peter Dawson at Capstone