Brief Description
We’re looking for a driven and passionate individual to lead and deliver a key programme of work, aligned with our business goals and customer expectations. This isn’t just about delivering projects—it’s about doing so with a focus on safety, environmental responsibility, quality, and efficiency, all while adhering to our Corporate Governance and Company Standards.
While the ideal role location is in Bletchley, we’re open to considering candidates along the West Coast South route, as travel to other locations will be an essential part of this position.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
This role is for a 6 month secondment / FTC opportunity which may have the potential to become permanent.
About the role (External)
·Develop and deliver a specific programme of work, on time, to budget and to other agreed success criteria within corporate guidelines including the Investment Competence Framework.
·Work with the client to establish an effective relationship supporting effective delivery, performance measurement and management of change. This should encompass, where appropriate, communications with outside bodies.
·Develop and manage the Programme team (including external suppliers), monitoring adequate resources available to deliver a flexible, competent, skilled and effective workforce at all times.
·Achieve the programme outturn and margins as agreed with the Senior Programme Manager.
·Develop an appropriate strategy for the delivery of the Programme work scope.
·Identify priority opportunities within the programme and lead promotion and sharing of best practice between programmes.
·Monitor planning so that it considers cross-programme requirements and supports the effective delivery of contracted obligations.
·Undertake accident investigation when remitted by the relevant designated competent person
·Identify and implement quality and efficiency improvement initiatives.
·Lead and inspire the team to maintain full engagement in meeting business objectives.
·Manage and comply with company procedures to provide appropriate resources, communication strategies, training, competency and evaluate the fitness of staff to safely deliver their accountabilities.
·Act upon and discharge all Construction Design Management (CDM) obligations for projects as directed.
In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:
·Able to lead a team and motivate team members.
·Relevant experience in the successful management of major programmes of work in the construction and/or rail industries.
·Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
·Knowledge of the principles of investment processes and procedures.
·Knowledge of the principles of Health & Safety legislation, environmental and best practice.
·Construction design management competence
·Project safety management experience
·Accident investigation experience.
We would also like but it isn’t crucial to have:
·IOSH/NEBOSH qualification