Project Manager - Strategic Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay review

Pension up to 10%

33 days holiday (+2)

Referral bonus £1000

Hybrid working

Development opportunities

Job summary

BUUK Infrastructure in Woolpit is seeking a Project Manager - Strategic Projects to lead high, medium, and low complexity initiatives. You will own end-to-end planning, delivery, governance, and benefits tracking, engaging sponsors and business leads for critical decisions.

The role emphasizes delivering strategic outcomes, building dashboards, risk management, and continuous improvement while partnering with senior leaders to drive change and value.

Qualifications

• Advanced project management and planning across multiple complexity tiers.
• Experience enabling senior leaders through governance and coordination.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams and accountability.
• Understanding business case development and benefits tracking.
• Knowledge of project mgmt methodologies, governance, and reporting.
• Knowledge of change management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of strategic projects delivering against scope, time and budget.
• Support business leaders in developing programme roadmaps, milestones, and success measures.
• Provide governance frameworks, tools, and methodologies for delivery.
• Monitor progress against objectives, escalating risks, dependencies, and issues to accountable leaders.
• Produce high-quality reports and dashboards for senior leadership.
• Facilitate collaboration and ensure stakeholders are informed and aligned.
• Act as trusted advisor to business leaders, navigating complexity and managing change.
• Capture lessons learned and embed continuous improvement into future initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting

Change management

Cross-functional

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Risk management

Education

Business Degree

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.

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

• 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.

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