Project Manager - Strategic Projects

BUUK Infrastructure; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension contributions up to 10%

Referral bonus £1000

Hybrid working

Development opportunities

Job summary

BUUK Infrastructure in Woolpit is seeking a Project Manager - Strategic Projects to lead a portfolio of high-impact initiatives within our Strategic Projects PMO. You will manage scope, time and budget across multi-tier projects, engaging sponsors and senior leaders to drive decisions and benefits realization.

Join a team focused on delivering excellent service, continuous improvement and strong governance.

Qualifications

• Business degree or equivalent.
• Experience managing multi-tier projects.
• Proven ability to deliver through governance frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of strategic projects delivering on scope, time and budget.
• Develop programme roadmaps, milestones and success measures.
• Provide governance frameworks, tools and methodologies for delivery.
• Monitor progress and escalate risks, dependencies and issues.
• Produce high-quality reports and dashboards for senior leadership.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication across the business.
• Advise business leaders in navigating complexity and change.
• Capture and share lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Governance & reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Change management

Executive communication

Problem solving

Education

Business degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Location: Woolpit

Additional Location Information:

Salary: From £41,261

Contract type: Permanent

Posting End Date: 01/09/2026

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.

We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best - ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

We are looking for Project Manager - Strategic Projects who would like to help us reach our mission to "earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service".

Purpose of this role

The Projects Manager - Strategic Projects will lead and manage a portfolio of strategic projects within the Strategic Projects PMO across three complexity tiers, with their portfolio consisting of a mix of:

• High Complexity Projects
  • Full end-to-end project management responsibility.
  • Own planning, delivery, governance, and benefits tracking.
  • Direct engagement with sponsors and business leads for critical decisions.
• Medium Complexity Projects
  • Act as a delivery partner to the business lead.
  • Provide structured support: planning, RAID management, governance packs, and coaching.
  • Ensure adherence to programme standards and elevate risks/issues.
• Low Complexity Projects
  • Primarily focused on visibility and reporting for the Senior management team.
  • Maintain status dashboards, track milestones, and flag exceptions.

Your key responsibilities are

• Manage a portfolio of strategic projects and ensure delivery against scope, time, and budget.
• Support business leaders in developing programme roadmaps, milestones, and success measures.
• Provide governance frameworks, tools, and methodologies to enable effective programme delivery.
• Monitor progress against objectives, escalating risks, dependencies, and issues to accountable leaders.
• Produce high-quality reports and dashboards for senior leadership, enabling data-driven decisions.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication across the business, ensuring stakeholders are informed and aligned.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping them navigate complexity and manage change effectively.
• Ensure lessons learned are captured and shared, embedding continuous improvement into future initiatives.

Qualifications

• Business Degree or equivalent.

Experience/Knowledge

• Advanced project management and planning across multiple complexity tiers.
• Demonstrated success in enabling senior leaders to deliver through structured governance and coordination.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams, fostering accountability without direct ownership of outcomes.
• Understanding business case development and benefits tracking.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, governance, and reporting.
• Knowledge of change management and stakeholder engagement practices.

Abilities/Skills

• Strong stakeholder influence and executive communication.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Financial and analytical acumen.
• Ability to manage complexity and bring clarity to ambiguous situations.

Desirable

• Financial Qualification.
• Change Management Certification.
• Exposure to complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong facilitation of workshops and decision forums.
• Advanced influencing and negotiation skills.

What can you expect from us

• Cost of living annual pay review.
• Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).
• Hybrid working for eligible roles.
• Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, you can also ask us about flexible working options.