Construction Programme Manager

Royal Mail Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

18% bonus

Pension scheme

27.5 days annual leave

Private family medical cover

Job summary

Royal Mail Group is seeking an experienced Construction Programme Manager to lead the delivery of major property and construction projects across the UK estate, from concept and feasibility through to construction, handover and long-term asset performance, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget compliance and the highest quality standards.

This hands-on role requires autonomy and national travel, with a focus on developing internal capability, driving efficiencies, governance, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering construction, estate, building fabric or M&E projects.
• Experience managing complex portfolios of projects and programmes.
• Experience leading, developing, and managing teams.
• Demonstrable success in delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of construction, engineering and property investment projects from concept to completion.
• Take overall responsibility for project performance, including safety, cost, programme, quality, risk and stakeholder management.
• Develop and implement regional construction and asset investment strategies that maximise value and support business objectives.
• Work with internal stakeholders to prioritise investment and manage project delivery.
• Drive value-for-money initiatives by evaluating costs and identifying efficiencies.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and foster a high-performance culture.
• Implement robust governance for monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Produce regular project performance reports covering financials, progress, safety, and risks.
• Ensure compliance with construction legislation and CDM requirements.
• Build relationships with contractors and suppliers to drive quality and commercial performance.
• Act as SME for designated construction programmes and support wider property initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Programme management

Construction knowledge

Health & safety

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

APM PMQ (desirable)

Chartered status (e.g. CIOB/RICS/ICE)

CSCS Card

Job description

Title -Construction Programme Manager

Location - National (Flexible base location anywhere in Great Britain, with national travel as required)

We are looking for an experiencedConstruction Programme Manager to lead the successful delivery of major property and construction projects across our UK operational estate.le within our Construction team, responsible for driving the end-to-end delivery of capital investment and large-scale property programmes. From project inception and feasibility through to construction, handover, and long-term asset performance, you'll ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

As part of our commitment to building greater in-house expertise and delivering increased value, this role will play a key part in developing internal capability, identifying opportunities for insourcing, and improving project delivery across our property portfolio.

This is a hands‑on position that requires a high level of autonomy, with frequent travel to operational sites across the UK. A full UK driving licence is therefore essential.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of construction, engineering and property investment projects from concept through to completion.
• Take overall responsibility for project performance, including health and safety, cost, programme, quality, risk, and stakeholder management.
• Develop and implement regional construction and asset investment strategies that maximise value and support business objectives.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, finance teams, procurement specialists, commercial managers, and operational leaders to prioritise investment and manage project delivery.
• Drive value-for-money initiatives by evaluating project costs, identifying efficiencies, and exploring opportunities to enhance in-house delivery capability.
• Lead and develop multi-disciplinary project teams, creating a high-performance culture focused on delivering successful outcomes.
• Implement robust programme and project governance frameworks, ensuring effective monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Produce regular project performance reports covering financial performance, programme progress, safety metrics, and key risks.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant construction legislation, regulations, and industry best practice, including CDM requirements and health and safety standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and other external partners to drive quality, innovation, and commercial performance.
• Act as a subject matter expert for designated construction programmes and provide specialist support across wider property initiatives.

About You

You'll be an experienced construction or property professional with a proven track record of delivering complex programmes and leading high‑performing teams.

You'll bring:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience influencing at all levels.
• Significant experience managing multiple construction or property projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of construction legislation, health and safety requirements, and project governance.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, contracts, suppliers, and project performance.
• The ability to translate strategic business requirements into practical property and construction solutions.
• Strong planning, programme management and risk management capabilities.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering customer value.
• An understanding of sustainable construction practices, energy efficiency, and environmental considerations.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience delivering construction, estate, building fabric, or M&E projects.
• Experience managing complex portfolios of projects and programmes.
• Experience leading, developing, and managing teams.
• Demonstrable success in delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Professional project management qualification (e.g. APM PMQ).
• Chartered or professionally accredited status within a construction-related discipline (e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICE or equivalent).
• CSCS Card.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead high‑profile projects with national impact.
• A varied role with significant responsibility and autonomy.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• The chance to shape and influence major investment programmes across a large and diverse property portfolio.

What's in it for you?

We offer a competitive salary, car allowance, 18% bonus, leading pension scheme, 27.5 days annual leave and private family medical cover.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/