Programme Manager

Involve Recruitment are representing a busy infrastructure consultancy that is seeking a Programme Manager to support the delivery of major transport infrastructure schemes in collaboration with some of the UK’s most prominent transportation agencies and contractors.

This is a key leadership role focused on overseeing complex programmes of work — from planning and coordination through to NEC contract-led delivery and client handover — within a dynamic consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the successful delivery of infrastructure programmes across multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Oversee programme planning, risk management, resourcing, and reporting across the full lifecycle.
• Ensure all projects within the programme are delivered to time, budget, and quality standards.
• Provide strategic advice and leadership in relation to NEC contracts, particularly on commercial and delivery implications.
• Serve as the primary liaison between client organisations, contractors, and internal teams.
• Drive consistent application of programme controls and performance management tools.
• Ensure smooth transitions from project delivery into operational handover and benefits realisation.

Requirements:

• Proven programme management experience within a transport or infrastructure environment, ideally in the rail sector.
• Strong, demonstrable experience working under NEC contracts within a consultancy setting – essential.
• Solid understanding of project controls, governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement at a programme level.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering against strategic objectives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills.
• Relevant academic qualifications (e.g. Degree in Engineering, Construction, Programme Management, or related field).