Programme Manager (Construction/Fitout)

Michael Page (UK); Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organisation in the education sector is seeking a Modernisation Programme Manager to lead refurbishment and modernisation projects across their UK sites. The role offers an annual salary of up to £90,000, a company car or allowance, and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Strong leadership and a proven track record in construction project management are essential. This is a hybrid role requiring travel across the UK.

Benefits

Up to £90,000 annual salary

Company Car / Car Allowance

25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Hybrid / Flexible working

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Construction Programme Manager or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing a team of project managers.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction strategies and project methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver refurbishment and modernisation projects.
• Oversee delivery of projects from initial concept to final completion.
• Appoint contractors and implement governance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Construction project management

Stakeholder management

Compliance and health & safety

Understanding of construction software

Tools

JCT D&B contracts

Job description

Programme Manager with a background in construction / fitout to join a reputable organisation operating in the education sector. The successful candidate will lead on modernisation projects across their UK wide estate.

Client Details

An excellent client side opportunity for a Programme Manager (fit-out/construction) to join a not for profit organisation operating in the education sector. You will be responsible for delivering refurbishment/modernisation projects to their UK wide portfolio consisting of circa 25 sites.

Description

As the Modernisation Programme Manager, you will play a key role in driving and delivering on the organisations refurbishment and modernisation projects. Reporting directly into the Regional Director of Operations, you will display strong leadership skills, be qualified and have a proven background in the building industry for delivering arrange of high value multi disciplined projects against strategic objectives.

You manage a small team of Project Managers and oversee delivery of projects from initial concept through to final completion. You will be responsible for appointing contractors, implementing governance, overseeing contracts / financial aspects, cost control, stakeholder management, compliance / health & safety etc.

This is a hybrid role requiring travel to and from sites across the UK.

Profile

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Construction Programme Manager or equivalent on complex multi-disciplinary projects (refurbishment, fitout, newbuild projects)
• Previous experience managing a team of project managers
• Proven experience leading, scheduling and implementation large multimillion pound construction programmes across multiple UK sites.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction strategies, project methodologies, documentation, governance and compliance.
• Strong understanding of construction software.
• Strong understanding of JCT D&B contracts.
• Good understanding of the building industry.
• Good understanding of Procurement and tender processes.

Job Offer

• Up to 90,000 annual salary
• Company Car / Car Allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
• Hybrid / Flexible working