Senior Programme Manager — Lead Large-Scale Transformations

Turner & Townsend; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead complex capital programmes in real estate, infrastructure and defence. You will translate strategic objectives into measurable outcomes, steer multidisciplinary teams, and drive delivery across the programme lifecycle. You will act as a trusted adviser to clients and senior stakeholders, establish governance and controls, manage interdependencies and risks, and foster a high-performance culture with a focus on value delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering benefits and outcomes for clients.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced real estate programmes.
• Knowledge of MSP/PMI and governance.
• Construction delivery background with procurement understanding.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership across the programme lifecycle.
• Lead governance, controls, and delivery frameworks.
• Manage risks, dependencies and communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients.

Skills

Programme leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance & controls

Communication skills

Data analysis & reporting

Education

Degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Professional accreditation (RICS/CIOB/APM) desirable

Tools

MSP

PMI

Microsoft Office

Programme management tools

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead complex capital programmes in real estate, infrastructure and defence. You will translate strategic objectives into measurable outcomes, steer multidisciplinary teams, and drive delivery across the programme lifecycle. You will act as a trusted adviser to clients and senior stakeholders, establish governance and controls, manage interdependencies and risks, and foster a high-performance culture with a focus on value delivery.