Programme Manager (Capital Estates Projects) - London

Adecco; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to deliver a portfolio of capital projects in London. The role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and engaging with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a strong background in construction or refurbishment projects, with proven experience in managing large-scale programmes and multi-million-pound budgets. This is a 6-month contract role with a competitive day rate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale capital estates programmes.
• Strong background in construction/refurbishment projects within education or similar sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior stakeholders and governance boards.
• Excellent supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage multi-million-pound budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of multiple capital estates projects.
• Oversee procurement and performance of third-party suppliers and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and building regulations.
• Engage and influence Board-level stakeholders (C-suite).
• Monitor budgets, timelines, and risk management across the programme.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice in project delivery.

Skills

Large-scale capital estates programme management

Construction/refurbishment projects

Senior stakeholder engagement

Supplier management and negotiation

Financial acumen

Education

Professional qualifications (Prince2, APM, RICS, CIOB)

Job description

Overview

Programme Manager

Rate - 550 (A day)

Location - London

Duration - 6 Months (Initially)

IR35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company)

The Programme Manager will lead and deliver a portfolio of approximately 120 capital projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline. Projects include Automatic Door Replacement, Refurbishment of Student Accommodation, and Modernisation of Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of multiple capital estates projects.
• Oversee procurement and performance of third-party suppliers and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and building regulations.
• Engage and influence Board-level stakeholders (C-suite), providing clear reporting and strategic updates.
• Monitor budgets, timelines, and risk management across the programme.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice in project delivery.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing large-scale capital estates programmes.
• Strong background in construction/refurbishment projects within education or similar sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior stakeholders and governance boards.
• Excellent supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage multi-million-pound budgets.

Desirable

• Professional qualifications (e.g., Prince2, APM, RICS, CIOB).
• Experience in higher education estates projects.