Programme Manager

Huntsrecruitment; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Programme Manager in Edinburgh to lead infrastructure and construction projects. This role includes engaging with key stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and implementing a diverse range of projects. Candidates should have demonstrable experience in programme management, knowledge of CDM regulations, and strong communication skills. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible working options, healthcare, and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Company pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role within complex organizations.
• Ability to lead and collaborate in multi-stakeholder environments.
• Experience in high-tech engineering or manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of all site infrastructure and construction projects.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and compliance with regulations.
• Champion continuous improvement in project management best practices.

Skills

Experience in infrastructure / construction programme management

Understanding of Building Safety Act and CDM Regulations

Strong communication skills

Analytical and results-focused

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Car scheme
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Flexible schedule
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Job Description

The opportunity: Are you an experienced and motivated infrastructure / construction project management professional who wants to lead the delivery of projects in one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers, and infrared countermeasures systems? Are you looking to join a business that is growing and are you willing to take on a new and exciting challenge? If so Leonardo have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Programme Manager to join our Edinburgh based facilities projects team.

The Edinburgh Programme Manager will lead and co-ordinate all infrastructure / construction projects across the Leonardo Edinburgh site including the management of key supply-chain partners and professional third-parties, in collaboration with the site SVP, the site leadership team, and other senior stakeholders.

The role is based in Edinburgh, but there is an opportunity to work on a hybrid basis, reaping the rewards of working in the office and at home; you will also be required to occasionally travel to other Leonardo UK locations. The variety of projects will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally, supported by Leonardo's strong learning and development culture.

Reporting to the Head of Facilities Projects you will lead and direct a significant infrastructure / construction programme of works. In addition, you will be part of the Projects leadership team, supporting the evolution of the projects delivery strategy.

If you have a passion for project management excellence and are excited about delivering projects within a complex and challenging environment, we want to hear from you!

What you'll do as the Edinburgh Programme Manager

• As the Edinburgh Programme Manager you will be accountable for the successful, compliant, safe and on time delivery of all site infrastructure and construction projects.
• In doing this you will engage with site key stakeholders and enterprise delivery partners in owning, developing, defining, coordinating and implementing the site infrastructure / construction project programme encompassing all the RIBA stages of work.
• You will ensure that all projects within the agreed programme are effectively progressed and delivered in compliance with CDM regulations and Leonardo processes.
• You will lead the delivery of a wide range of projects including net zero infrastructure, business growth projects, workspace reconfigurations and refurbishments, site M&E and fabric infrastructure upgrades and security projects.
• Ensure that the project programme for Edinburgh is organised effectively to meet the site requirements and priorities, notably safety and compliance, business growth and capability.
• As the Edinburgh Programme Manager you will be collaborating with the wider site and UK FM teams in championing a culture of project management continuous improvement and best practice.

What we need from you

You really must have:

• Demonstrable experience and performance in a similar infrastructure / construction programme management role, within a complex and technical, multi-stakeholder organisation.
• Fully conversant with the Building Safety Act 2022 and CDM Regulations (2015)
• Degree in relevant subject.
• Membership of / Accreditation by a relevant professional body.
• Good communicator, with strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• The ability to lead, collaborate and work effectively as part of an extended enterprise delivery team.
• Numerate, commercial and analytical with a high level of drive and commitment - results focused,

It would be nice if you had

• Experience of working in defence / high security environments.
• Experience of working in high-tech engineering / manufacturing / industrial businesses.
• Experience of delivering net zero infrastructure and workplace change projects.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit :

Life at Leonardo

Primary Location

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type

Hybrid Working:

Onsite

Benefits

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our company benefits please our website here.