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