Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Programme Director to lead the successful delivery of major capital programmes (typically £250m+) within complex construction across multiple Real Estate sectors including Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Data Centers and Defence.
This is a strategic leadership role, requiring a credible and proven programme delivery experience. You will have a strong construction background, capable of operating at both programme and project level detail and be able to successfully influence and drive investment decisions.
You will take accountability for end-to-end programme delivery, from early definition and mobilisation through to execution, transition, and benefits realisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of major, complex programmes across the full lifecycle (definition, mobilisation, delivery, closure, and benefits realisation)
- Set and maintain programme strategy, governance, and delivery frameworks aligned to client objectives and business cases
- Provide credible leadership across multidisciplinary teams (project management, commercial, planning, engineering, and technical disciplines)
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, including Board and C-suite level
- Drive integration across multiple projects, aligning scope, schedule, cost, risk, and benefits
- Establish robust programme controls including cost, schedule, risk, change, and reporting
- Lead commercial and financial performance including forecasting and contract management
- Manage programme-level risks, issues, and dependencies
- Champion health, safety, and sustainability
- Develop and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams
About You
- Proven track record delivering major programmes (£250m+) within construction, infrastructure or capital delivery environments
- Strong project delivery background with progression into programme leadership
- Experience leading and integrating large multidisciplinary teams
- Deep experience across the full programme lifecycle
- Strong understanding and practical application of construction delivery models, procurement routes and contracts (e.g. NEC, JCT)
- Experience working in complex or regulated environments
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement with C-suite influencing experience
- Strong commercial acumen including cost, risk and value management
- Ability to manage ambiguity and complexity
- Demonstrate an understanding and application of digital tools and strategy, including AI
- Demonstrate collaborative working practices