About the job.
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
National Highways are recruiting a estates programme delivery manager. You will lead managing the performance of project teams, external contractors and consultants delivering a programme and ensuring adherence to effective governance, quality assurance, health and safety, technical and specialist standards across the supply chain and National Highways, to ensure successful delivery of agreed project outcomes.
This role can be based out of any of our National Highway's offices.
* You will lead the delivery of the estates and capital delivery Programme ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget
* Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with the Programme Board and key external stakeholders to support project objectives, whilst reporting on and reviewing the project performance. You will identify and evaluate emerging risks, issues, dependencies and constraints to agree solutions that resolve complex issues.
* Oversee the feasibility, design, and assessment work for proposed projects clarifying options available to business managers, to develop robust business cases and investment proposals that clarify business benefits and quantify resource requirements and identify project interdependencies
* You will be responsible to lead and motivate the project delivery teams, to ensure effective performance is delivered on each project and to support their personal development
* Promote continuous improvement and innovation across the programme office to ensure that work is conducted in a manner that takes into consideration wider stakeholders, political nuance and the long-term strategic aims of National Highways
About you.
* Extensive experience of leading people and teams to successful delivery of a programme of complex, high risk projects, and/or high-profile change programmes
* Clear track record of managing complex relationships with multiple stakeholders and evidence of skills to influence relationships for positive outcomes.
* Strong evidence of commercial skills with proven ability to negotiate and manage supply chain to deliver outcomes and drive value for money.
* Track record as mentor and/or coach to develop project management talent, skills and competence within a complex project environment
* Previous experience of working in an Estates and/or Facilities environment
About us.
Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership.
Business Services plays a crucial role in supporting the efficient operation and growth of the strategic road network. We provide a wide range of essential services across the organisation, ensuring that all functions run smoothly and effectively. We work behind the scenes to support the delivery of high-quality infrastructure and services, ensuring that National Highways meets its commitments to safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
Our key areas of focus include procurement, finance, human resources, IT, and strategic planning. We ensure the company operates efficiently, delivers projects on time and within budget, and meets the needs of stakeholders. By offering expert advice, managing resources, and driving operational excellence, we support National Highways in achieving its mission of maintaining and improving the road network across the country.
External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. xsngvjr
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.