About the Job
Job Title: Programme Manager (Confidential Opportunity)
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Area: Hybrid – with regular travel
Salary: £50,000 – £62,000 DOE
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for delivering complex, large scale technical and capital projects? SRG is supporting a confidential client in the innovation and advanced manufacturing sector who is looking to appoint a skilled Programme Manager to support the delivery of major CAPEX programmes across multiple sites.
This organisation has a strong history of delivering significant pilot plant builds, open access innovation centres and large scale technical infrastructure projects. You will play a key role in leading the design, build and implementation of major capital programmes, working closely with technical teams, contractors and senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities of the Programme Manager Role:
* Act as the main point of contact between the organisation, contractors and suppliers.
* Manage risks, issues and dependencies to ensure delivery against agreed scope.
* Oversee contractor performance, CAPEX contracts, change control, governance and milestones.
* Work alongside Technical Leads to define delivery plans, roles and responsibilities.
* Manage programme finances including budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
* Support the delivery of grant‑funded projects, maintaining audit‑ready documentation.
* Communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage deviations where required.
* Support programme governance, reporting processes and continuous improvement.
* Coach and mentor junior project managers and asset engineering colleagues.
Qualifications and Requirements:
* Degree‑qualified in a scientific, engineering or business field, or significant programme management experience.
* Proven track record delivering complex, multi‑disciplinary technical projects and programmes.
* Experience managing construction, infrastructure or major CAPEX projects (typically £500k+).
* Strong understanding of project management methodologies (APM PMQ, IPMA Level D, or similar beneficial).
* Experience managing multiple concurrent programmes.
* Knowledge of grant funding mechanisms and regulatory requirements.
* Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge at senior level.
* Commercially aware with strong strategic decision‑making capabilities.
* Experience mentoring or developing junior team members.
Desirable:
* Experience delivering projects under NEC4 or similar construction contracts.
* Background in innovation, R&D or technical environments.
* Experience with public and private sector funded programmes.
* Exposure to facility builds or major facility expansions.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact James Bray at SRG.
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