Programme Manager - Infrastructure & Lifestyle Projects

Programme Manager - Infrastructure and Lifecycle Projects

Location: Nationwide (Home-based with travel as required)

Reports to: Cost Management Director

Your New Company

A respected and award-winning provider of specialist services to public-private partnership (PPP) and infrastructure projects across the UK. With a track record of delivering operational and commercial excellence across sectors such as healthcare, education, defence, and civic infrastructure, this organisation is known for its commitment to quality, governance, and long-term asset performance.

Your New Role

Our client is seeking a Programme Manager to support the delivery of lifecycle and capital replacement works across a diverse infrastructure portfolio. This role focuses on ensuring programme success through technical coordination, stakeholder management, and strategic oversight-from early planning through to handover and integration into maintenance operations. The ideal candidate will combine project delivery expertise with commercial awareness and stakeholder diplomacy.

Responsibilities Will Include:

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Managing the end-to-end delivery of capital replacement works across multiple infrastructure projects.
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Implementing and maintaining reporting structures aligned with project agreements.
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Leading stakeholder engagement and chairing key project meetings.
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Reviewing condition surveys and supporting the preparation of outline asset replacement submissions.
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Supporting technical and commercial review of submissions to ensure alignment with compliance and contractual obligations.
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Working with commercial teams to develop scopes, tender documentation, and procurement strategies.
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Coordinating with appointed contractors and FM providers during construction phases.
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Monitoring project execution and addressing commercial risks and delivery challenges.
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Overseeing handover and commissioning processes, ensuring seamless integration into ongoing FM operations.
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Reporting to stakeholders and SPV boards, ensuring clarity, compliance, and value delivery.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

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Extensive experience within the PFI/PPP sector with a strong understanding of infrastructure project dynamics.
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Proven background in consultancy or contractor-side capital project delivery.
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HND or Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or a related discipline.
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Experience working in live operational environments.
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Demonstrated ability to lead multi-stakeholder programmes without direct line authority.
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Strong organisational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
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A detail-oriented, tenacious approach with the ability to overcome project challenges.
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Degree-level qualification (or equivalent).
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Professional body membership (desirable).
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Full UK driving licence.

What You Get in Return:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative organisation that delivers complex infrastructure programmes across the UK. You'll benefit from the flexibility of a home-based role, while contributing to the strategic success of nationally significant projects. With a culture that supports professional development, encourages innovation, and prioritises long-term value, this is a role where your expertise will make a real impact.



Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist Mark Harris, or apply with your CV.



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