Investment Programme Manager

Matchtech; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Investment Programme Manager to oversee substantial capital projects in the water sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programme management, a degree in a relevant field, and experience navigating regulatory frameworks. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £70k with additional benefits including hybrid working, generous pension contributions, and life assurance.

Benefits

Company and performance-related bonus

Generous pension up to 11% contribution

25 days annual leave

Life assurance equal to 4x salary

Health Cash Plan

Two paid volunteering days a year

Competitive maternity leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering large programmes in water or infrastructure sectors.
• Ability to make informed decisions under pressure in complex environments.
• Collaboration with internal teams and external partners to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic programmes valued between £330m and £1.5bn.
• Ensure cost efficiency while optimizing programme delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and systems.

Skills

Programme management experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to influence stakeholders

Understanding of regulatory frameworks

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Project management qualifications (APM)

Job description

Overview

Our Water sector client are seeking 2 Investment Programme Managers to deliver transformational change across capital delivery programmes.

This is a unique opportunity to lead high-impact programmes, managing substantial investments that make a real difference. You'll ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and generate measurable benefits, all while navigating complex risks and opportunities. Success in this role comes from your ability to collaborate seamlessly across asset management, delivery, and finance teams-bringing people together to turn strategy into reality.

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for managing strategic programmes valued between 330m and 1.5bn, aligning them with the clients' Business Plan and broader strategies.
• Proactively manage TOTEX budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and optimising programme delivery. You'll identify and address any risks early, advising senior leaders and recommending actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Asset Management, Capital Delivery, Finance, Operations, and IT to ensure delivery success.
• Lead the reporting process for programme delivery, providing critical updates to the Investment Committee, Executive team, and Shareholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and systems

Skills/experience/qualifications

• A highly skilled Programme Manager with experience delivering large programmes in the water, wastewater, or infrastructure sectors.
• In-depth understanding of the water industry's regulatory frameworks and the ability to navigate industry challenges.
• A proven track record of optimising delivery and managing complex, high-value programmes, with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders and key stakeholders, including Board members.
• A collaborative mindset, able to work closely with internal teams and external partners to drive results and maximise value.
• A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. engineering, asset management, or risk management) and experience in programme management, ideally backed by project management qualifications (e.g. APM).
• Experienced in project delivery, PMO, asset management and/or finance.

Benefits

• This role will be full time Monday to Friday 37 hours a week.
• Hybrid working - client has offices in Sussex and Kent
• Salary 70k per annum
• Company and performance-related bonus
• Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
• Health Cash Plan
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options