Project/Programme Lead - Major Programmes
Core
Strategic leadership of major capital programmes (£250m+) across complex construction sectors including Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Data Centers, and Defence.
Role type
Senior Programme Director (Strategic IC)
Builds
End-to-end delivery of large-scale capital projects from definition to benefits realisation
Domain
Construction / Real Estate / Capital Delivery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (physical/clinical work)
Required skills
Programme delivery leadership, multidisciplinary team integration, C-suite stakeholder influence, commercial and financial performance management, risk and dependency management, construction contract expertise (NEC, JCT), programme governance frameworks, digital strategy and AI application
Preferred skills
Professional accreditation (APM, MSP, PRINCE2, PMI), experience in regulated environments, SOX control responsibilities
Technologies
NEC, JCT, programme controls tools and systems
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of major complex programmes, set and maintain programme strategy and governance, provide leadership across multidisciplinary teams, act as trusted advisor to Board and C-suite, drive integration across multiple projects, establish robust programme controls, lead commercial and financial performance, manage programme-level risks and issues, champion health, safety, and sustainability, develop and lead high-performing teams
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership
