Trainee Programme Manager NEWFULL TIME

Company: SQS
Apply for the Trainee Programme Manager NEWFULL TIME
Location: London
Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage programmes across multiple teams within a designated geographical area to ensure resources are fully engaged and operating efficiently.
  • Collaborate with the Operations Management team to allocate projects to appropriately skilled teams and program them within correct timescales.
  • Work closely with the Client’s Programme and Scheduling Team to secure all required permits, maximizing productivity and minimizing the risk of Section 74 penalties and programme overruns.
  • Capture and report weekly delivery statistics, including completed works and future forecasts.
  • Identify changes to the tendered design and gather supporting evidence for compensation events.
  • Collaborate with the Commercial team to ensure compensation events and supporting evidence are submitted within required contractual timescales.
  • Support the production and maintenance of weekly performance dashboards and reporting.
  • Maintain daily communication with Site Managers to understand the progress and status of all active projects.
  • Work with the Area Manager to develop and maintain a sustainable programme of works for all operational teams.
  • Ensure operatives with the appropriate skills and qualifications are allocated to each project, utilising available skills and competency data.
  • Attend client programme, planning and coordination meetings as required.
  • Liaise with Site Managers and clients to align permits with programme requirements and provide sufficient duration for the completion of works.
  • Provide relevant programme and performance data to the Client Contract Manager when required.
  • Gather and report weekly performance statistics from Site Managers, sharing updates with the wider operational team.
  • Develop, communicate and implement agreed processes and best practices to support operational objectives.
  • Escalate any programme impacts or delays to the Area Manager, ensuring all supporting evidence is gathered to support any potential compensation event.
  • Attend weekly operational meetings and highlight any risks, concerns or issues that may affect programme delivery and output targets.
  • Support other operational activities necessary to maintain productivity, including site moves, plant hires/off-hires, breakdowns and PPE requirements.

Development & Learning Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Lead Programme Manager and the wider Operations Management Team to gain a thorough understanding of programme management principles and best practice.
  • Develop an understanding of contractual requirements, compensation events and commercial processes.
  • Build effective working relationships with clients, operational teams and internal stakeholders.
  • Develop knowledge of permit requirements, project planning processes and resource allocation.
  • Support the preparation and analysis of operational performance data, forecasts and dashboards.
  • Participate in training, coaching and mentoring opportunities to support professional development.
  • Take ownership of personal learning and continually seek opportunities to improve knowledge and skills relevant to the role.
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of SQS procedures, client requirements and industry regulations.

Qualifications

  • Abrasive Wheels
  • CSCS
  • CPCS
  • CPC
  • Fire Marshall
  • First Aid
  • Grab Ticket
  • HGV
  • Manual Handling
  • NVQ
  • Streetworks Ticket
  • Other

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Posted: July 14th, 2026