Senior Programme Manager - Growth & Delivery

Fawkes & Reece Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in Slough is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a major programme of works, delivering operational excellence and commercial performance while strengthening client relationships. You will report to the Contract Director, oversee multiple contracts including a major noise reduction scheme, drive profitability, governance and continuous improvement across the portfolio.

This senior leadership role combines strategic planning with hands‑on oversight, stakeholder

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex programmes, contracts or operational services.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience delivering financial targets and business growth.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior decision-makers.
• Experience managing operational performance, governance, compliance and contractual obligations.
• A track record of improving operational efficiency and delivering measurable results.
• The ability to identify new opportunities and develop long‑term customer partnerships.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• A commitment to health, safety and high standards of service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Programme Leadership: Lead the operational and commercial delivery of multiple contracts, ensuring agreed performance, quality and safety objectives are achieved.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with the customer and wider stakeholder network, enhancing engagement and identifying opportunities for collaboration.
• Commercial Performance: Drive profitability, maximise revenue opportunities and ensure key financial targets and contractual commitments are met.
• Business Development: Identify and develop new business opportunities with existing customers and other stakeholders connected to the programme.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure operational processes, procedures and governance requirements are consistently followed.
• Operational Excellence: Develop and implement efficient, scalable operational models that enhance service delivery, improve productivity and deliver value for the customer.
• Performance Management: Monitor operational, commercial and financial KPIs, taking ownership of performance and implementing improvement plans where required.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance processes, efficiencies and service delivery to support long‑term growth.

Skills

Programme leadership

Client relationship management

Commercial acumen

Operational delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Job description

Fawkes & Reece Group in Slough is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a major programme of works, delivering operational excellence and commercial performance while strengthening client relationships. You will report to the Contract Director, oversee multiple contracts including a major noise reduction scheme, drive profitability, governance and continuous improvement across the portfolio.

This senior leadership role combines strategic planning with hands‑on oversight, stakeholder