Senior Programme Manager

Lanesra Technical Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Programme Manager in Peterborough to oversee a £500m–£750m capital investment programme. The role entails leading a multidisciplinary team and requires strong financial management and stakeholder engagement skills. A degree in Engineering or similar is essential. Competitive salary, bonuses, and excellent benefits are included, with hybrid working options available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Bonus

Health insurance

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree‑level qualifications in Engineering, Construction, or Quantity Surveying.
• Multi‑disciplined construction experience.
• Proven track record of positive client relationships.
• Strong financial awareness and budgetary management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team on a £500m–£750m capital investment programme.
• Ensure the successful delivery of projects in compliance with all performance criteria.
• Manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial controls.
• Develop delivery strategies and collaborate with business planning.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction or Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Programme Manager

Location: Peterborough with hybrid working available

Salary Guide: (Apply online only)k (Neg DOE), Car/Allowance, Bonus and excellent benefits package

Our Client

An integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting eight long‑term water sector frameworks operating on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances.

The Role

Report directly to the Alliance Delivery Director and lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the delivery of a capital investment programme valued at £500m‑£750m over 5 years. Accountable for all aspects of delivery from project inception through design, construction, commissioning and handover of the finished asset. Oversee health, safety & wellbeing, financial and commercial performance, business plan outcomes, design and operational elements and strategy development and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the SHEA strategy, driving world‑class safety performance.
• Develop the delivery strategy for the business unit and collaborate with AW operations and business planning to produce the AW Business Plan.
• Outline and implement business and delivery plans.
• Create & promote a performance‑improvement culture.
• Ensure successful delivery of each project in the portfolio and compliance with all performance criteria.
• Work with functional leaders to allocate and deploy competent staff and operatives.
• Deliver growth targets in turnover, gainshare and programme pool by portfolio.
• Identify delivery routes to efficiency for all projects to achieve the target Gain Share position.
• Manage annual budgets, forecasts and financial controls.
• Coordinate with the Business Unit Head of Commercial to secure a suitable supply chain strategy.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, suppliers and customers to meet scope, schedule, cost and quality targets.
• Drive the embedment of digital and innovation systems and processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree‑level qualifications in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.
• Multi‑disciplined construction experience.
• Ability to prepare and implement a business plan.
• Proven track record of positive client relationships and successful project delivery.
• Achievement of project margins and budget objectives.
• Achievement of improved safety performance.
• Engagement and retention of high‑quality staff.
• Proven history in effective programme management.
• Financial awareness and budgetary management.
• Experience of implementing change.
• Commercial awareness with a track record of delivering business benefits to customers.
• Excellent written, communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability to influence a range of stakeholders, including external groups.
• Negotiating skills.
• Broad understanding of the regulatory and operating environment.
• Ability to translate technical knowledge to others.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills for complex issues.
• Drive continuous improvement of process and service.

Package Includes

• Competitive salary.
• Car / car allowance.
• Bonus.
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy).
• Contribution pension scheme.
• Life assurance, health insurance.
• Private medical insurance.
• Additional benefits: cycle‑to‑work scheme, discounts and savings hub, kids pass, etc.