Program Director in London

Energy Jobline ZR; 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 in North London. This role involves overseeing a £150m+ aviation infrastructure programme, requiring proven experience in programme management and exceptional stakeholder communication skills. The offer includes a salary of up to £100,000 along with a comprehensive package and long-term career prospects.

Benefits

Up to £100,000 salary

Bonus

Long-term career prospects

Collaborative consultancy environment

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.
• Background in consultancy, client-side, or major project delivery environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Budget management

Education

Degree or professional qualification (APM, MSP, MRICS)

Job description

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Job Description

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).

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

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