Programme Director

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking experienced Programme Directors to deliver major infrastructure programmes across civil infrastructure, data centres, defence, and energy sectors. These hybrid roles focus on high-value projects, acting as key interfaces between clients and partners. Candidates should have a proven track record in managing complex programmes with significant budgets, particularly in the defence and nuclear areas.

Benefits

Access to landmark projects

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex, high-value construction/infrastructure programmes.
• Experience on major projects like Crossrail or Hinkley Point C preferred.
• Deep experience in governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Act as key interface between client and construction partners.
• Deliver complex, high-value construction infrastructure programmes.
• Manage commercial aspects and maintain effective relationships with clients.

Skills

Programme leadership

Governance

Risk management

Project controls

Commercial/contract management (NEC3/NEC4)

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

A global consultancy is seeking experienced Programme Directors to join its expanding team delivering major infrastructure programmes across sectors including civil infrastructure, data centres, defence, and energy. These permanent roles are available on a hybrid basis and will focus on huge infrastructure projects in the defence and nuclear sectors, working in partnership with clients to ensure successful programme delivery – you\'ll be the key interface between the client and the construction partners.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key interface between the client and the construction partners to ensure successful programme delivery on major infrastructure projects.
• Deliver complex, high-value construction/infrastructure programmes (generally 250m+; ideally 1bn+).
• Lead or contribute to governance, risk management, project controls, and stakeholder engagement within complex environments.
• Manage commercial/contract aspects (NEC3 / NEC4) and maintain effective relationships with clients and partners.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex, high-value construction/infrastructure programmes (250m+; ideally 1bn+).
• Experience on major projects such as Crossrail, Hinkley Point C, or Thames Tideway is preferred.
• Deep experience in programme leadership, governance, risk management, project controls, commercial/contract management (NEC3/NEC4), and stakeholder engagement within complex environments.

Benefits

Join a world-class consultancy offering access to landmark projects and a competitive remuneration package. Please ask for details.

How to apply

If you\'re ready to take on the challenge of shaping some of the UK\'s most significant infrastructure programmes as a Programme Director, please send through your CV by clicking the "apply now" button.