Job Description
Programme Manager
Helensburgh
Contract/Staff
Hybrid
Purpose of the job
Working closely with senior programme leads, delivery teams, and external stakeholders, the Programme Manager will act as a central interface, coordinating engagement, forward planning, and governance across multiple workstreams to ensure alignment with wider objectives and strategic priorities.
This is a programme‑level role, not a single‑project delivery position, and will suit someone comfortable operating across large, regulated, stakeholder‑heavy environments.
Key Accountabilities
* Work closely with major infrastructure and transformation programmes to establish and maintain robust governance and reporting arrangements
* Act as the central interface between infrastructure programmes, stakeholders, and external partners, ensuring the right SMEs are engaged at the right time
* Support the development and execution of stakeholder engagement strategies, improving collaboration, clarity, and alignment across infrastructure activities
* Create and maintain stakeholder maps and forward engagement plans covering meetings, boards, workshops, site visits, and formal reviews
* Coordinate forward planning of activities requiring stakeholder or SME input, ensuring timely engagement and informed decision‑making
* Provide clear, concise updates to senior leadership forums on engagement activity, outcomes, risks, and opportunities
* Embed efficient and effective communication mechanisms across programme and stakeholder communities
* Ensure alignment between infrastructure activities and wider strategic objectives, contributing to investment prioritisation and assurance processes
Occupational Skills and Knowledge
* Proven experience operating at programme or portfolio level within complex infrastructure environments
* Strong background in programme governance, assurance, and reporting
* Demonstrated ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders across multiple organisations
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging at all levels
* Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently
Nuvia is a subsidiary of VINCI construction - an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.
Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.
Employee Staff Benefits:
* 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
* Private Medical Scheme*
* Employee Share Scheme
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
* 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service,31 days after 10 years’ service)
* Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
* In partnership with trade unions
* Gym Discounts
* Personal Development & Further Education Support
* Long Service & Recognition Awards
* Free Employee Assistance Programme
*After 1 year of service.