Project Management
CV-LibraryMaidenhead, Royal Borough of Windsor and MaidenheadpermanentPosted: 23 April 2026
Apply NowAbout the Company
A well‑established property and construction consultancy delivering large‑scale, complex programmes across the public and private sectors, with sustainability and social value at its heart.
About the Role
The Project Manager will lead the delivery of large-scale public sector programmes within a complex estates and infrastructure environment. This role is responsible for overseeing multiple projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, maintaining high-quality delivery standards, and embedding robust governance, assurance, and reporting frameworks across the programme lifecycle.
Responsibilities
* Programme Delivery & Oversight
* Lead the delivery of public sector infrastructure and estates programmes, ensuring scope, time, cost, and quality objectives are achieved.
* Oversee multiple interdependent projects within a structured programme environment.
* Governance & Compliance
* Ensure programmes operate in line with established PMO governance frameworks, assurance processes, and reporting standards.
* Maintain effective programme controls, escalation routes, and audit readiness.
* Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as the primary interface with government departments, agencies, delivery partners, contractors, and internal teams.
* Foster clear communication, collaboration, and alignment across a diverse stakeholder landscape.
* Resource Management
* Work closely with the Head of PMO to allocate and manage resources effectively across the programme.
* Risk & Issue Management
* Identify, assess, and manage programme-level risks and issues, escalating where appropriate and ensuring mitigation plans are in place.
* Performance Monitoring & Reporting
* Oversee programme reporting, working closely with data and reporting leads to track performance, milestones, and key performance indicators.
Qualifications
Proven experience in programme or project management within infrastructure, construction, or the delivery of physical assets.
Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects within a programme structure.
Required Skills
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, both virtually (e.g. Microsoft Teams) and in-person.
Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership, use initiative, and drive programmes forward.
Preferred Skills
Experience within the construction industry and knowledge of RIBA Plan of Work stages.
Understanding of public sector procurement and delivery environments.
Experience using tools such as Smartsheet, Power BI, Excel, or equivalent project tracking and reporting systems.
PMO or portfolio management experience related to lifecycle replacement programmes.
Strong knowledge of programme governance frameworks, risk management, and reporting structures.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organisation.
Regular team social events and opportunities to connect beyond day-to-day work.
Team sports and wellbeing activities.
Employee referral scheme with financial rewards.
Professional membership fees covered to support ongoing development.
Private healthcare and dental cover.
Eyecare support.
Flexibility: Finding Better Ways of Working
* Hybrid working model supporting work–life balance. 3 days in either London or Maidenhead office, 2 days WFH.
* Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.
* Access to a learning management system and structured training programmes.
* 25 days’ annual leave, with options to buy or sell additional leave.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Flexible pension contributions and life assurance.
* Interest-free season ticket loan
A well‑established property and construction consultancy delivering large‑scale, complex programmes across the public and private sectors, with sustainability and social value at its heart.
About the Role
The Project Manager will lead the delivery of large-scale public sector programmes within a complex estates and infrastructure environment. This role is responsible for overseeing multiple projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, maintaining high-quality delivery standards, and embedding robust governance, assurance, and reporting frameworks across the programme lifecycle.
Responsibilities
* Programme Delivery & Oversight
* Lead the delivery of public sector infrastructure and estates programmes, ensuring scope, time, cost, and quality objectives are achieved.
* Oversee multiple interdependent projects within a structured programme environment.
* Governance & Compliance
* Ensure programmes operate in line with established PMO governance frameworks, assurance processes, and reporting standards.
* Maintain effective programme controls, escalation routes, and audit readiness.
* Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as the primary interface with government departments, agencies, delivery partners, contractors, and internal teams.
* Foster clear communication, collaboration, and alignment across a diverse stakeholder landscape.
* Resource Management
* Work closely with the Head of PMO to allocate and manage resources effectively across the programme.
* Risk & Issue Management
* Identify, assess, and manage programme-level risks and issues, escalating where appropriate and ensuring mitigation plans are in place.
* Performance Monitoring & Reporting
* Oversee programme reporting, working closely with data and reporting leads to track performance, milestones, and key performance indicators.
Qualifications
Proven experience in programme or project management within infrastructure, construction, or the delivery of physical assets.
Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects within a programme structure.
Required Skills
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, both virtually (e.g. Microsoft Teams) and in-person.
Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership, use initiative, and drive programmes forward.
Preferred Skills
Experience within the construction industry and knowledge of RIBA Plan of Work stages.
Understanding of public sector procurement and delivery environments.
Experience using tools such as Smartsheet, Power BI, Excel, or equivalent project tracking and reporting systems.
PMO or portfolio management experience related to lifecycle replacement programmes.
Strong knowledge of programme governance frameworks, risk management, and reporting structures.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organisation.
Regular team social events and opportunities to connect beyond day-to-day work.
Team sports and wellbeing activities.
Employee referral scheme with financial rewards.
Professional membership fees covered to support ongoing development.
Private healthcare and dental cover.
Eyecare support.
Flexibility: Finding Better Ways of Working
* Hybrid working model supporting work–life balance. 3 days in either London or Maidenhead office, 2 days WFH.
* Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.
* Access to a learning management system and structured training programmes.
* 25 days’ annual leave, with options to buy or sell additional leave.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Flexible pension contributions and life assurance.
* Interest-free season ticket loan