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Job Title: Programme Manager

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Falmer, hybrid working available
Type: Permanent

About the Role

Our client is looking to strengthen their Operations team with a Programme Manager based in the Southern Water region. Reporting directly to the Pre-Construction Manager, this role involves overseeing, leading, and supporting a programme of work across construction and delivery leads, site managers, and the design and commissioning phases. You will ensure contracts are executed efficiently, within the required specifications, timelines, and budget, while prioritising health and safety and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.

About the Client

Our client is a leading design and build provider in the water sector. With over 1,000 staff and long-term frameworks supporting multiple regions, they are committed to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Their values prioritise personal and professional growth, mental health support, and opportunities for veterans transitioning to civilian careers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the performance of projects from design through construction and commissioning phases.
Manage health and safety across projects and report to monthly project management meetings.
Support and guide construction and delivery leads on all aspects of contracts.
Maintain and develop client relationships, resolving challenges and identifying new business opportunities.
Drive exceptional safety and delivery quality standards across the workforce.
Ensure adequate staffing, training, and reviews for technical, safety, and environmental requirements.
Oversee commercial aspects, including accurate forecasting and timely management.
Promote a positive and solution-oriented approach in all interactions.

What Our Client is Looking For

Essential:

Proven project management experience with varying project sizes and complexity.
Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction-related discipline.
APMP or equivalent.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with clients and end-users.
Results-driven, with a track record of motivating multi-disciplinary teams to meet objectives.
Extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure project delivery.Desirable:

Experience in water/wastewater infrastructure.
Proficiency in Primavera or PowerProject software.
Chartered or near-chartered in a construction discipline.
Working knowledge of construction health and safety.

What Our Client Offers

Competitive salary and benefits package.
A supportive and inclusive environment that fosters personal and professional development.
Mental health support initiatives, including partnerships with Mates in Mind.
Strong advocacy for diversity, equality, and inclusion.
A commitment to veterans through the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.

Eligibility

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Opportunity for Growth

Our client provides an environment where you can grow to your full potential, embrace innovation, and collaborate on projects that matter. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact in the water and wastewater sector while building a fulfilling career.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status