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.  

Apply now  for a confidential conversation.