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