Major Programmes Lead / Senior Programme Director
Core
Strategic leadership of £500m+ major capital programmes in complex construction environments (Central Government, Industrial, Life Sciences, Data Centres, Defence), driving end-to-end delivery from definition to benefits realisation.
Role type
Senior IC Senior Programme Director
Builds
Large-scale, high-value capital programmes and transformation initiatives
Domain
Construction & Real Estate Development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (capital programmes)
Required skills
Strategic programme leadership, C-suite stakeholder influencing, commercial & financial stewardship, risk strategy & health & safety leadership, governance framework design, commission management & business development, people management & talent development
Preferred skills
Construction project delivery models expertise, procurement routes knowledge (NEC, JCT), project controls methodologies, digital tools & AI strategy application, supply chain management (Tier 1)
Technologies
NEC, JCT, AI tools
Responsibilities
Define and champion programme vision aligned with client objectives; lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex capital programmes; manage C-suite stakeholder engagement and influence strategic decisions; oversee commercial performance, forecasting, and investment controls; lead health and safety risk mitigation and assurance; design governance and reporting frameworks; manage commissions and contribute to business development; foster high-performance culture and develop team talent.
Seniority
Director level, hands-on strategic leadership
