Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Programme Manager to join their team. This is initially a 6 month contract which may be extended for the right applicant

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a major portfolio of complex, high-value capital projects across our diverse property estate. This is a pivotal role within the Asset Management and Property Services (AMPS) team, responsible for shaping, coordinating, and driving forward a multi-year programme of new-build developments, major refurbishments, and strategic asset improvements that support the Council’s long-term service and estate objectives.

Programme Leadership: Lead, manage, and continuously develop a programme of major capital projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, service needs, and corporate outcomes.

Portfolio Planning & Governance: Establish and manage clear programme governance, reporting frameworks, risk management processes, and performance indicators to maintain control over time, cost, quality, and scope.

Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with service areas, senior leadership, external partners, schools, and communities to ensure projects deliver maximum value and support service transformation.

Financial Management: Oversee programme-level budgets, forecasts, business cases, and funding approvals, ensuring strong financial discipline and compliance with Council standards.

Commissioning & Procurement: Lead strategic procurement approaches and commissioning strategies for design, consultancy, and construction services, ensuring best value and adherence to public sector procurement rules.

Technical Oversight: Provide programme-level assurance across design, statutory compliance, sustainability, and construction delivery, working with internal specialists and external technical teams. Risk & Issue Management: Identify and mitigate programme-wide risks, commercial pressures, and interdependencies, proactively resolving issues that could impact delivery. Leadership & Collaboration: Lead multi-disciplinary teams and external partners; foster a collaborative and solution-focused culture that supports high-quality outcomes. Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation, sustainability, and modern construction approaches across the programme, contributing to the Council’s environmental and social value goals.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35

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