Programme Manager

Programme Manager – Construction & Infrastructure Location: Portsmouth / Gosport (Hybrid) Salary: £80,000–£90,000 + £8,000 Car Allowance (Higher considered for the right candidate) Lead High-Impact Projects in a Unique Environment We’re recruiting a Programme Manager to join a nationally recognised defence and technology organisation delivering complex construction and infrastructure programmes within secure, operational environments. This is a senior delivery role overseeing a portfolio of refurbishment, fit-out and occasional new build projects - requiring strong commercial awareness, programme leadership and stakeholder confidence. You’ll manage live project delivery, lead a small team and work closely with senior decision makers in a structured, compliance-driven setting. What You’ll Be Doing * Lead a portfolio of construction projects from planning through delivery * Oversee refurbishment, fit-out and selective new build programmes * Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and contract frameworks * Manage commercial performance and project risk * Coordinate consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders * Provide leadership to two direct reports * Deliver programme reporting and governance updates * Present plans and progress to senior stakeholders What We’re Looking For * Strong construction programme or senior project management background * Solid understanding of CDM and contract management (NEC preferred) * Commercially astute with experience managing budgets and delivery risk * Comfortable leading multi-project environments * Maritime or defence-sector exposure desirable * Confident communicator able to present to senior audiences * Eligible to pass SC clearance Working Pattern & Travel * Hybrid working - typically 2–3 days office/site, remainder remote * Based from Portsmouth or Gosport * Occasional travel to Dorset sites and rare annual travel to Scotland