Programme Director

Cyber Security Forum Initiative; England; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy is seeking an experienced Programme Director in the UK to lead and deliver major infrastructure projects across defence and nuclear sectors. The role involves acting as the key interface between clients and construction partners, ensuring successful programme delivery. Candidates must have a track record in complex programmes valued over £250m, bringing skills in governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This hybrid position offers competitive remuneration and the chance to work on landmark projects.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex, high-value construction/infrastructure programmes (£250m+ ideally £1bn+).
• Experience in programme leadership, governance, and risk management.
• Ability to manage stakeholder engagement in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key interface between clients and construction partners.
• Ensure successful programme delivery for major infrastructure projects.
• Work on defence and nuclear sector projects.

Skills

Programme leadership

Governance

Risk management

Project controls

Commercial / contract management (NEC3 / NEC4)

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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 specific 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 acting as the key interface between the client and the construction partners.

If you have a proven track record delivering complex, high‑value construction / infrastructure programmes (£250m+ as a minimum, ideally £1bn+), such as Crossrail, Hinkley Point C, or Thames Tideway, this could be the role for you. You’ll bring deep experience in at least some of the following – programme leadership, governance, risk management, project controls, commercial / contract management (NEC3 / NEC4) and stakeholder engagement within complex environments.

In return, you’ll join a world‑class consultancy offering access to landmark projects and a truly competitive remuneration package – please ask for details.

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.