Programme Manager

Deliver complex programmes. Protect critical assets. Make an impact that matters.

We're looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead the planning and delivery of a high‑profile annual lifecycle programme within a secure MOD environment. Reporting to the Asset Manager, you'll take full ownership of multiple projects—ensuring they're delivered on time, on budget, and to exacting standards.

What you'll be doing

• Owning end‑to‑end programme delivery across lifecycle projects
• Managing risks, change control, governance and reporting in line with PFI obligations
• Coordinating contractors, consultants and wider project teams
• Leading technical input into variations, costings and impact assessments
• Chairing project boards, progress reviews and stakeholder meetings
• Ensuring compliance across H&S, CDM 2015, sustainability, quality and security
• Supporting long‑term asset and lifecycle planning, including ISO 55001 objectives

What we're looking for

• Proven project/programme management experience in complex, high‑security or mission‑critical environments
• Strong technical understanding of M&E systems with no single point of failure
• Confident communicator who can lead teams, challenge constructively and influence outcomes
• Comfortable running multiple workstreams under pressure, with tight governance and reporting

Nice to have

• Defence, healthcare or PFI experience
• Hard FM / estates or lifecycle planning background
• Project or Programme Management qualifications
• Working towards or holding Chartered Engineer status

Essential

• Relevant Mechanical or Electrical engineering background (or equivalent experience)
• Eligible for DV & STRAP security clearance
• Flexible approach to working hours when projects demand it

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to manage critical infrastructure where delivery, discretion and professionalism truly matter—with real scope to influence best practice across a major portfolio.

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