This is an outstanding opportunity for a Programme Manager to join a leading consultancy in Nottinghamshire. The role of the Programme Manager is to lead the programme management of a portfolio of Highway improvement and maintenance projects to ensure work is undertaken safely, on time and on budget.
 
Main Accountabilities:
·Lead and coordinate the creation of a balanced scheme delivery programme, including estimates of work costs and delivery dates agreed with Project Managers to enable effective reporting to Councillors and members of the public.
·Plan resource capacity, commitment, and forward workflow, working collaboratively across the company to maximise productivity and achievement of customer excellence.
·Drive the delivery of a variety of Highway improvement and maintenance programmes to provide up to date financial and resource utilisation positions to facilitate effective Client and Senior Leadership reports, in turn enabling robust business decision making.
·Lead monthly forecasting with Project Managers and Finance representatives to identify any programme changes and report these and emerging risks to the Senior Leadership Team.
·Provide guidance, support, and specialist advice to colleagues across the business to ensure that the organisation understands and delivers the works programmes and meets the contractual obligations to the client.
·Deputise for the Head of Programme Management as required and assist in the development of the Programme Assistant.
 
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
·Experience in managing programmes and/or projects and excellent project management skills. Ideally, experience working in either an operational construction or a design environment.
·Excellent stakeholder and matrix management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels across an organisation.
·Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
·Strong analytical and numerical skills including extensive experience of working with spreadsheets evidencing the ability to analyse detail and identify a pragmatic solution to issues.
·The ability to respond in both a proactive and reactive manner depending on the situation as an effective decision maker.
 
What you'll get in return:
This is not only a great opportunity to work on local highway / civil engineering projects, but one where you will have a real opportunity to help influence the shape and character of the team's expansion over the coming years.
 
A culture that helps you to achieve your full potential with clear, structured mentoring, investment and feedback.
 
A competitive salary - not just to attract you to the business but also to recognise your on-going contribution and capabilities.
 
They also provide a leading pension scheme, and various perks and wellbeing initiatives to ensure you are properly looked after during your time with the business.
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on 07889 214 154 for more information.
 
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