Programme Manager – Defence Construction Projects

📍 RAF High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

💰 £71,000 – £75,000 + Car/Car Allowance

🕒 Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm

Are you an experienced Programme Manager with a background in construction and a strong grasp of full project life cycles?

This is a unique opportunity to lead high-impact projects in a secure and prestigious environment.

A leading organisation is seeking a dynamic Programme Manager to oversee multiple construction projects across the MOD Built Estate in the Southeast. The role involves managing project delivery from £100k to £5 million in value, with responsibility for a team of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Junior PMs.

The Role:

• Oversee the successful delivery of multiple construction projects concurrently
• Manage the full project lifecycle, ensuring objectives, budgets and timelines are met
• Lead and support a multi-level project management team
• Maintain programme performance in line with internal KPIs and client expectations
• Drive collaboration across stakeholders, subcontractors, designers, and MOD personnel
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety and security protocols
• Maintain a robust understanding of RIBA phases and project sequencing

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Active Security Clearance or recently lapsed Clearance (within 6 months)
• Sole UK national, willing to undergo additional security clearance
• Significant senior project or programme management experience within construction, civils, mechanical, or electrical disciplines
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to coordinate across varied stakeholder groups
• Holds a CSCS card, SMSTS qualification, and IOSH/NEBOSH certification
• Excellent organisational skills and commercial awareness
• Confident managing a supply chain and navigating regulated project environments
• Thorough understanding of RIBA phases and structured project delivery frameworks
• A team player with a “can-do” approach who is comfortable leading and supporting multiple concurrent programmes

Why Apply?

• Be part of a long-term, secure programme of work within the Defence sector
• Competitive salary and car allowance package
• The chance to make a measurable impact across diverse and complex construction projects
• Join a respected delivery team with real momentum and purpose

🔒 Due to the sensitive nature of the role, only candidates who meet the clearance criteria can be considered.