Programme Manager

Brandon James; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join their London team. The successful candidate will support and manage various construction programmes, ensuring clear communication with clients and stakeholders. They should possess a solid understanding of construction processes and exhibit strong organizational and coordination skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000, along with a benefits package and opportunities for further professional growth.

Benefits

Pension and benefits package

Strong support and development

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Programme Manager or similar role in construction.
• Strong understanding of construction delivery processes.
• Confidence in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of construction programmes.
• Coordinate multiple projects within a programme framework.
• Act as a client-facing representative for reporting and updates.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Organizational skills

Client-facing communication

Project coordination

Reporting and dashboard creation

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

The Programme Manager Role

A well-established, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is currently seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join their London team. This opportunity would suit a Programme Manager with a strong understanding of construction and the ability to operate confidently in a client-facing environment. The successful Programme Manager will work closely with public and private sector clients, supporting the delivery of complex programmes of work across multiple projects.

This consultancy has a strong reputation for programme and project delivery across the built environment, particularly where structure, governance and stakeholder management are critical. Due to continued growth and ongoing client instructions, they are now looking to appoint a Programme Manager who can add value through clear oversight, organisation and communication.

The appointed Programme Manager will be responsible for supporting and managing programmes of construction projects, ensuring consistency, control and visibility across multiple workstreams. This role sits at the interface between client organisations, project teams and delivery partners, requiring a Programme Manager who understands construction processes and can communicate effectively at all levels.

Projects will vary in scale and sector, offering the Programme Manager excellent exposure to structured programme delivery within a consultancy environment.

Duties of the Programme Manager to include:

• Supporting the delivery of construction programmes as the appointed Programme Manager
• Coordinating multiple projects within a wider programme framework
• Acting as a client-facing representative, providing regular updates and clear reporting
• Developing and maintaining programme plans, milestones and reporting dashboards
• Monitoring progress across projects and highlighting risks, issues and dependencies
• Supporting governance processes, assurance reviews and programme controls
• Working closely with Project Managers, consultants and client teams
• Assisting with stakeholder engagement and communication strategies
• Ensuring programme information is accurate, up to date and clearly presented
• Applying construction knowledge to support informed decision-making

The Person?

The successful Programme Manager will have a background in construction and experience working in a structured, client-facing role. The Programme Manager will ideally demonstrate:

• Experience working as a Programme Manager, Project Manager or similar within construction or consultancy
• A solid understanding of construction projects and delivery processes
• Experience working directly with clients and senior stakeholders
• Strong organisational, reporting and coordination skills
• Confidence managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Clear and professional communication skills
• A proactive and methodical approach
• Working towards, or holding, a relevant professional qualification is advantageous but not essential

In Return…?

• Salary of £40,000 - £50,000, dependent on experience
• Pension and benefits package
• Exposure to structured programme delivery across varied sectors
• Strong support and development within a consultancy environment
• Clear progression opportunities as the programme management function continues to grow