Programme Manager (Construction)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Workington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd in Workington is seeking an experienced Programme Manager (Construction) to oversee multiple civil engineering projects from concept through to handover.

You will provide leadership across design, procurement, construction and commissioning, manage cost, schedule, risk and compliance, and collaborate with clients, regulators and the supply chain to deliver nationally significant infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple civil engineering projects within a regulated environment
• Strong understanding of project controls including cost, schedule and risk
• Proven leadership and people-management capabilities
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders and regulators
• Knowledge of governance, quality and safety requirements in regulated industries

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Projects in planning, coordination and delivery of multiple civil engineering projects
• Provide programme-level oversight of scope, schedule, cost, risk and performance
• Ensure integration of design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities
• Lead delivery from inception to handover and post-project review
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions as required
• Lead complex civils packages including groundworks and structures
• Ensure compliance with technical specs and safety requirements
• Manage risk registers and assurance activities
• Prepare and present progress reports and forecasts to senior stakeholders
• Act as interface between project teams, clients, regulators and supply chain
• Support stakeholder engagement and resource planning
• Monitor budgets, forecasts and cost performance across programmes
• Support change management and commercial activities
• Lead, mentor and develop Project Managers and Engineers
• Promote continuous improvement and best practice across teams
• Support employee engagement and foster a positive culture

Skills

Programme management

Civil engineering knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Cost control

Communication

Strategic planning

Interface management

Job description

Programme Manager (Construction)

Company: Millbank Holdings Ltd

Salary: £80,000 - £85,000

Hours: Full-time

Location: Workington, CA14 2DD

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 14 Aug 2026

Closing date: 12 Sept 2026

Would you like to play a key role in delivering some of the UK's most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes, helping shape projects from concept through to construction and handover?

Do you have proven experience managing multiple concurrent civil engineering projects or programmes within a highly regulated environment such as nuclear, infrastructure, defence, energy, utilities, or similar?

Have you led the delivery of complex civil engineering packages including reinforced concrete structures, groundworks, infrastructure, drainage, earthworks, or structural alterations whilst maintaining control of cost, schedule, risk, and compliance?

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Programme Manager to join a growing project delivery team supporting a major long-term infrastructure programme. Operating within a highly regulated environment, you will provide leadership, coordination and strategic oversight across multiple concurrent civil engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery from initial client requirements through to construction, commissioning and final handover. This role offers the chance to work on complex engineering challenges, influence programme strategy, engage with senior stakeholders, and contribute to the successful delivery of nationally significant infrastructure projects.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Support the Head of Projects in the planning, coordination and delivery of multiple civil engineering projects and programmes
• Provide programme-level oversight of scope, schedule, cost, risk and performance
• Ensure effective integration of design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities
• Manage project delivery from inception and client requirements through pre-construction, delivery and handover
• Monitor programme KPIs and implement corrective actions where required
• Lead the delivery of complex civils packages including groundworks, reinforced concrete structures, drainage, infrastructure and earthworks
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, regulatory requirements, quality standards and safety requirements
• Manage programme risk registers, mitigation plans and assurance activities
• Prepare and present programme progress reports, financial forecasts and risk updates to senior stakeholders
• Act as a key interface between project teams, clients, regulators, consultants and supply chain partners
• Support senior stakeholder engagement, programme strategy development and resource planning
• Monitor budgets, forecasts and cost performance across programmes
• Support change management processes and commercial activities where required
• Lead, mentor and develop Project Managers and Engineers
• Promote continuous improvement and best practice across project delivery teams
• Support employee engagement and foster a positive team culture

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Proven Programme Management experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, construction, defence, energy, utilities, rail, nuclear or similarly regulated sectors
• Experience delivering multiple concurrent projects within a complex programme environment
• Strong understanding of project controls including cost, schedule, risk and performance management
• Experience managing key stakeholder relationships at senior level
• Demonstrable knowledge of civil engineering construction methodologies
• Experience overseeing subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong commercial, financial and contractual awareness
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Knowledge of governance, compliance, quality and safety requirements within regulated industries

It’s great if you also have the following

• Previous experience working within the nuclear sector
• Knowledge of nuclear safety requirements and site licence conditions
• Experience supporting major infrastructure programmes at Sellafield or similar regulated client environments
• Professional Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent)
• Chartered status or working towards chartership within an engineering or project management discipline
• Experience contributing to programme strategy and long-term resource planning
• Experience leading change management and continuous improvement initiatives

The setting for the role

This role is based within a highly regulated infrastructure environment supporting the delivery of complex civil engineering programmes. You will work closely with clients, engineering teams, consultants, supply chain partners and senior stakeholders, providing programme leadership across multiple projects from concept through to completion. The position offers a blend of strategic programme management, stakeholder engagement and hands-on project delivery oversight within a collaborative and safety-focused culture.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.