Programme Manager – Defence Construction Projects RAF High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire £71,000 – £75,000 Car/Car Allowance Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm Are you an experienced Programme Manager with a background in construction and a strong grasp of full project life cycles? This is a unique opportunity to lead high-impact projects in a secure and prestigious environment. A leading organisation is seeking a dynamic Programme Manager to oversee multiple construction projects across the MOD Built Estate in the Southeast. The role involves managing project delivery from £100k to £5 million in value, with responsibility for a team of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Junior PMs. The Role: * Oversee the successful delivery of multiple construction projects concurrently * Manage the full project lifecycle, ensuring objectives, budgets and timelines are met * Lead and support a multi-level project management team * Maintain programme performance in line with internal KPIs and client expectations * Drive collaboration across stakeholders, subcontractors, designers, and MOD personnel * Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety and security protocols * Maintain a robust understanding of RIBA phases and project sequencing Ideal Candidate Profile: * Active Security Clearance or recently lapsed Clearance (within 6 months) * Sole UK national, willing to undergo additional security clearance * Significant senior project or programme management experience within construction, civils, mechanical, or electrical disciplines * Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to coordinate across varied stakeholder groups * Holds a CSCS card, SMSTS qualification, and IOSH/NEBOSH certification * Excellent organisational skills and commercial awareness * Confident managing a supply chain and navigating regulated project environments * Thorough understanding of RIBA phases and structured project delivery frameworks * A team player with a “can-do” approach who is comfortable leading and supporting multiple concurrent programme Due to the sensitive nature of the role, only candidates who meet the clearance criteria can be considered