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Job summary
A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Project Lead to manage high-profile projects for a Central Government organisation. You will oversee complex change initiatives in Property Construction, mentor teams, and collaborate with leadership for effective project delivery. Candidates should have a strong background in leading change programmes, excellent stakeholder management skills, and hold Project Management Certification. This role requires urgent attention as mobilization is set for January 2026.
Qualifications
- Strong track record leading complex change programmes in regulated organisations.
- Expertise in Property Construction environments.
- Experience in business change for new properties.
Responsibilities
- Lead a portfolio of high-profile projects for a government organisation.
- Mentor and coach delivery teams to drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with the Change Office for alignment on project objectives.
Skills
Education
Location: Hybrid working and UK-wide sites
Contract: Deliverable, Milestone, and outcome-based model
A Senior Project Lead to take ownership of a portfolio of high-profile projects for a major Central Government organisation, who are delivering complex change. This role will be critical to their £multi-million construction programme, due to be mobilised January 2026.
The role will lead and shape project delivery and business change, focused on Property Construction and operationalisation of newly constructed and refurbished buildings. You will mentor and coach delivery teams, supporting continuous improvement.
You will collaborate closely with the Change Office to drive alignment, define roles and expectations, identify themes, trends and blockers across functions, and provide insight and recommendations to senior leadership. You will expertly define project components, based on scope, deliverables, resource, budget, and risk.
Requirements:
- Strong track record leading the delivery of complex change programmes in large, regulated organisations
- Expertise within Property Construction environments
- Experience in business change activities associated with the commission of new properties
- Demonstrable delivery of Change Projects, and strong commercial acumen
- Project and Programme Management Certification
- Excellent senior stakeholder management, governance and decision-making facilitation
- Confident leading multi-disciplinary teams and influencing
Security & Compliance:
You must hold or be eligible for UK Government Security Vetting, and able to work with sensitive delivery information.
This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com
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