Senior Programme Manager

CBRE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global project management firm is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to oversee complex projects in London. The successful candidate will manage all phases from design to occupancy, ensuring quality control and budget compliance. With over 5 years of experience in large commercial developments and strong stakeholder communication skills, you will drive project success while interacting confidently with diverse stakeholders. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a global banking client.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management with a focus on large commercial developments.
• Experience delivering projects worth £20m plus.
• Strong commercial development management experience.

Responsibilities

• Define project requirements and establish work plans.
• Create and manage project budgets while monitoring expenses.
• Interface with clients and facilitate meetings regarding project matters.
• Manage all facets of project design, construction, and occupancy.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Leadership

Agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, business or equivalent

Job description

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Location: London

Hybrid: 3 days on site.

CBRE Project Management and Turner and Townsend have joined forced at the beginning of the year. We plan, design and manage projects of any size and complexity, in any industry sector and in more locations than any other company in the world.

We are recruiting a Senior Programme Manager to join the dynamic and results-driven team located in London, working with a global banking client. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end project management, leveraging their expertise to oversee all phases, including design, construction, and occupancy, ensuring best-in-class quality control, resource allocation, and budget management. This role requires a Self‑Sufficient, Quick Learner who is Agile and able to spin plates effectively. The ideal candidate will be Confident in a client‑facing role, CBRE‑facing, and capable of interacting with a range of stakeholders, including CEOs and contractors. They must be Emotionally Intelligent and possess exceptional communication skills to drive synergies and deliver value across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with clients to define project requirements
• Establishes project work plan and deadlines
• Creates persuasive presentations that meet the project's objectives
• Creates/manages project budget
• Monitors expenses to ensure project progresses on schedule and within the prescribed budget
• Manages all facets of project design, construction, and occupancy
• Qualifies and recommends contractors by reviewing bids and related documents
• Oversee Preparation of "For Execution" consultants' contracts and management of the execution of these documents
• Manages project team by providing direction and leadership
• Facilitates client meetings regarding project matters
• Represents the client and CBRE with architects, vendors, consultants, and regulatory agencies
• Actively updates multiple project records using the Account-approved project tracking software application
• Manages a work unit and/or group
• Responsible for identifying training needs, tracking performance, coaching, and motivating direct reports
• Other duties may be assigned

Education and Skills

• experience delivering works of £20m plus
• 5 plus years of experience
• Experience of delivering large complex ground up commercial developments essential
• Strong proven commercial development management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, business or equivalent

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE GWS, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.