UK Construction Programme Delivery Lead

Royal Mail Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

18% bonus

Pension scheme

27.5 days annual leave

Private family medical cover

Job summary

Royal Mail Group is seeking an experienced Construction Programme Manager to lead the delivery of major property and construction projects across the UK estate, from concept and feasibility through to construction, handover and long-term asset performance, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget compliance and the highest quality standards.

This hands-on role requires autonomy and national travel, with a focus on developing internal capability, driving efficiencies, governance, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering construction, estate, building fabric or M&E projects.
• Experience managing complex portfolios of projects and programmes.
• Experience leading, developing, and managing teams.
• Demonstrable success in delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of construction, engineering and property investment projects from concept to completion.
• Take overall responsibility for project performance, including safety, cost, programme, quality, risk and stakeholder management.
• Develop and implement regional construction and asset investment strategies that maximise value and support business objectives.
• Work with internal stakeholders to prioritise investment and manage project delivery.
• Drive value-for-money initiatives by evaluating costs and identifying efficiencies.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and foster a high-performance culture.
• Implement robust governance for monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Produce regular project performance reports covering financials, progress, safety, and risks.
• Ensure compliance with construction legislation and CDM requirements.
• Build relationships with contractors and suppliers to drive quality and commercial performance.
• Act as SME for designated construction programmes and support wider property initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Programme management

Construction knowledge

Health & safety

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

APM PMQ (desirable)

Chartered status (e.g. CIOB/RICS/ICE)

CSCS Card

Job description

Royal Mail Group is seeking an experienced Construction Programme Manager to lead the delivery of major property and construction projects across the UK estate, from concept and feasibility through to construction, handover and long-term asset performance, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget compliance and the highest quality standards.

This hands-on role requires autonomy and national travel, with a focus on developing internal capability, driving efficiencies, governance, and stakeholder