The Programme Manager / Head of Programme Delivery is a senior leader within the Estates & Facilities (E&F) Directorate, responsible for overseeing the planning, governance, and delivery of the University's capital and strategic programmes. Client Details The University of East London is one of the most diverse and vibrant universities in the global capital. Our pioneering and forward-thinking vision is making a positive and significant impact to the communities we serve, inspiring both our staff and students to reach their full potential. Description Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Influence Act as a senior leader within E&F, shaping and embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all programme and project delivery activities. Provide visible leadership and direction across the department, modelling One Team values and supporting the alignment of project delivery with Vision 2028 priorities. Influence and support senior stakeholders, including University Executive Board members, to ensure that estates development and investment decisions are evidence-based, affordable, and strategically aligned. Act as the lead interface between programme teams, governance boards, and the wider University community, ensuring transparency, communication, and collective ownership of delivery outcomes. Programme and Project Delivery Lead the successful delivery of the University's capital programmes, ensuring adherence to governance processes, timescales, and budgets. Develop and implement effective programme controls, including risk management, reporting, benefits tracking, and gateway assurance. Oversee performance across multiple workstreams, identifying opportunities to streamline delivery and improve value for money. Support project managers to achieve consistently high standards of delivery, providing guidance, mentoring, and constructive challenge. Lead the coordination of complex programmes that involve multiple interdependent projects and stakeholders. Profile Essential criteria; Substantial experience in Programme & Project Management related office environment (RIBA Workplan) Substantial experience on high value project and cost management of new building and development projects and fast track refurbishment (A/I) Experience of dealing with property related transactions (i.e., Lease / acquisition, etc) (A/I) Experience of effectively dealing with customers in a complex organisation with multiple internal and external stakeholders at all levels (A/I Desirable criteria; Knowledge of current health and safety legislation and issues relating to construction and estates development. (A/I) Experience of working in the higher education sector. (A/I) Experience of developing the strategic aims and goals of a government institution as well as change management at a strategic level within a public sector environment. (A/I) Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from 75,000 to 90,000 GBP. 30 days of annual leave to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Generous 20% pension contributions. A permanent position in a well-established not-for-profit organisation. Opportunity to lead impactful construction projects in London. If you are ready to take on this rewarding opportunity as a Head of Programme Management in the not-for-profit sector, we encourage you to apply today.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
The Programme Manager / Head of Programme Delivery is a senior leader within the Estates & Facilities (E&F) Directorate, responsible for overseeing the planning, governance, and delivery of the University's capital and strategic programmes. Client Details The University of East London is one of the most diverse and vibrant universities in the global capital. Our pioneering and forward-thinking vision is making a positive and significant impact to the communities we serve, inspiring both our staff and students to reach their full potential. Description Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Influence Act as a senior leader within E&F, shaping and embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all programme and project delivery activities. Provide visible leadership and direction across the department, modelling One Team values and supporting the alignment of project delivery with Vision 2028 priorities. Influence and support senior stakeholders, including University Executive Board members, to ensure that estates development and investment decisions are evidence-based, affordable, and strategically aligned. Act as the lead interface between programme teams, governance boards, and the wider University community, ensuring transparency, communication, and collective ownership of delivery outcomes. Programme and Project Delivery Lead the successful delivery of the University's capital programmes, ensuring adherence to governance processes, timescales, and budgets. Develop and implement effective programme controls, including risk management, reporting, benefits tracking, and gateway assurance. Oversee performance across multiple workstreams, identifying opportunities to streamline delivery and improve value for money. Support project managers to achieve consistently high standards of delivery, providing guidance, mentoring, and constructive challenge. Lead the coordination of complex programmes that involve multiple interdependent projects and stakeholders. Profile Essential criteria; Substantial experience in Programme & Project Management related office environment (RIBA Workplan) Substantial experience on high value project and cost management of new building and development projects and fast track refurbishment (A/I) Experience of dealing with property related transactions (i.e., Lease / acquisition, etc) (A/I) Experience of effectively dealing with customers in a complex organisation with multiple internal and external stakeholders at all levels (A/I Desirable criteria; Knowledge of current health and safety legislation and issues relating to construction and estates development. (A/I) Experience of working in the higher education sector. (A/I) Experience of developing the strategic aims and goals of a government institution as well as change management at a strategic level within a public sector environment. (A/I) Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from 75,000 to 90,000 GBP. 30 days of annual leave to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Generous 20% pension contributions. A permanent position in a well-established not-for-profit organisation. Opportunity to lead impactful construction projects in London. If you are ready to take on this rewarding opportunity as a Head of Programme Management in the not-for-profit sector, we encourage you to apply today.
The Capital Programme Lead will lead property-related projects within the not-for-profit sector, ensuring successful delivery in alignment with organisational goals. This role requires expertise in programme management and a strategic approach to managing resources and stakeholders in London. Client Details Our client a London based Higher Education provider and this role sits in the projects and estates team and you will be a key member of the SLT reporting into the Director of Property and Estates. Description As the Capital Programme Lead, you will: Act as a senior leader within the organisation, shaping and embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all programme and project delivery activities. Provide visible leadership and direction across the department, modelling One Team values and supporting the alignment of project delivery with Vision 2028 priorities. Influence and support senior stakeholders, including University Executive Board members, to ensure that estates development and investment decisions are evidence-based, affordable, and strategically aligned. Act as the lead interface between programme teams, governance boards, and the wider University community, ensuring transparency, communication, and collective ownership of delivery outcomes. Lead the successful delivery of the University's capital programmes, ensuring adherence to governance processes, timescales, and budgets. Develop and implement effective programme controls, including risk management, reporting, benefits tracking, and gateway assurance. Oversee performance across multiple work streams, identifying opportunities to streamline delivery and improve value for money. Support project managers to achieve consistently high standards of delivery, providing guidance, mentoring, and constructive challenge. Lead the coordination of complex programmes that involve multiple interdependent projects and stakeholders. Lead, coach, and develop staff within the capital works team and across delivery streams, ensuring a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive workforce. Promote professional development and capability building, supporting the use of RICS, APM, or other relevant professional frameworks. Encourage innovation and knowledge sharing to strengthen the department's capacity for programme delivery excellence. Profile A successful Head of Programme Management should have: Significant experience of leading the delivery of large and complex capital programmes in a client or consultancy environment. Proven track record of implementing effective programme governance, assurance and performance management frameworks Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively across senior levels and manage diverse stakeholder groups Need to be able to be in London on a hybrid basis every week. Job Offer As the Capital Programme Lead, you will receive a: Competitive salary. Comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to work within the not-for-profit sector in London. Engaging and supportive organisational culture. Step up into a head of role with room to grow
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
The Capital Programme Lead will lead property-related projects within the not-for-profit sector, ensuring successful delivery in alignment with organisational goals. This role requires expertise in programme management and a strategic approach to managing resources and stakeholders in London. Client Details Our client a London based Higher Education provider and this role sits in the projects and estates team and you will be a key member of the SLT reporting into the Director of Property and Estates. Description As the Capital Programme Lead, you will: Act as a senior leader within the organisation, shaping and embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all programme and project delivery activities. Provide visible leadership and direction across the department, modelling One Team values and supporting the alignment of project delivery with Vision 2028 priorities. Influence and support senior stakeholders, including University Executive Board members, to ensure that estates development and investment decisions are evidence-based, affordable, and strategically aligned. Act as the lead interface between programme teams, governance boards, and the wider University community, ensuring transparency, communication, and collective ownership of delivery outcomes. Lead the successful delivery of the University's capital programmes, ensuring adherence to governance processes, timescales, and budgets. Develop and implement effective programme controls, including risk management, reporting, benefits tracking, and gateway assurance. Oversee performance across multiple work streams, identifying opportunities to streamline delivery and improve value for money. Support project managers to achieve consistently high standards of delivery, providing guidance, mentoring, and constructive challenge. Lead the coordination of complex programmes that involve multiple interdependent projects and stakeholders. Lead, coach, and develop staff within the capital works team and across delivery streams, ensuring a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive workforce. Promote professional development and capability building, supporting the use of RICS, APM, or other relevant professional frameworks. Encourage innovation and knowledge sharing to strengthen the department's capacity for programme delivery excellence. Profile A successful Head of Programme Management should have: Significant experience of leading the delivery of large and complex capital programmes in a client or consultancy environment. Proven track record of implementing effective programme governance, assurance and performance management frameworks Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively across senior levels and manage diverse stakeholder groups Need to be able to be in London on a hybrid basis every week. Job Offer As the Capital Programme Lead, you will receive a: Competitive salary. Comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to work within the not-for-profit sector in London. Engaging and supportive organisational culture. Step up into a head of role with room to grow
Project Management Office (PMO) Manager London (Hybrid) Full-time Permanent About the Organisation: A London-based university is seeking a Project Management Office (PMO) Manager to support the delivery of a major campus transformation portfolio. This role sits within a central transformation team responsible for overseeing strategic programmes that enable the organisation's long-term ambitions. A key focus of this role will be supporting the portfolio which delivers large-scale improvements to campus infrastructure and facilities. The portfolio includes multiple high-profile projects across major London campuses, including the redevelopment of learning and teaching spaces, the repurposing of existing buildings, and the development of new campus infrastructure. The Role: The PMO Manager will play a central role in coordinating a complex portfolio of infrastructure and transformation projects. You will bring together multiple projects and programmes into a coherent portfolio view, ensuring that senior stakeholders have clear insight into progress, risks, dependencies, sequencing, and strategic alignment. Projects within the portfolio range from space reconfiguration and refurbishment initiatives to major long-term campus developments, including a significant academic building programme The role requires someone who can operate both: within delivery teams supporting project managers and programme leads, and with senior leadership, providing clear reporting and portfolio oversight to executive stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Portfolio & Programme Coordination: - Provide oversight across a complex portfolio of campus transformation and infrastructure projects. - Bring together multiple programmes and projects into a single portfolio view, identifying dependencies, sequencing, and potential delivery risks. - Ensure projects remain aligned with strategic objectives and portfolio priorities. PMO Governance & Standards: - Establish and maintain consistent project management frameworks, tools, and reporting standards. - Support governance processes and portfolio-level reporting for senior stakeholders. - Ensure robust tracking of project progress, budgets, and benefits realisation. Risk, Dependency & Delivery Management: - Identify and manage risks, issues, and interdependencies across multiple projects. - Provide visibility of delivery sequencing and programme impacts across the wider transformation portfolio. - Support effective decision-making by ensuring accurate and timely portfolio reporting. Stakeholder Engagement: - Work closely with programme directors, project managers, and operational teams across the organisation. - Provide clear reporting and insight to senior leadership and executive stakeholders. - Support collaboration across project teams and professional services functions. Continuous Improvement: - Support the development of best practice PMO processes and governance. - Capture lessons learned and promote continuous improvement across the portfolio. About You: Essential Experience: - Proven experience working in a PMO leadership or PMO Manager role. - Experience supporting complex portfolios or programmes with multiple projects and stakeholders. - Experience working within infrastructure, estates, or large capital project environments. - Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, governance, and delivery frameworks. - Demonstrated experience managing risk, dependencies, and portfolio-level reporting. Desirable: - Experience working within large organisations such as universities, government, or complex corporate environments. - Familiarity with capital programme delivery frameworks and stage-gate processes. - Professional certification in PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent project management methodology.
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
Project Management Office (PMO) Manager London (Hybrid) Full-time Permanent About the Organisation: A London-based university is seeking a Project Management Office (PMO) Manager to support the delivery of a major campus transformation portfolio. This role sits within a central transformation team responsible for overseeing strategic programmes that enable the organisation's long-term ambitions. A key focus of this role will be supporting the portfolio which delivers large-scale improvements to campus infrastructure and facilities. The portfolio includes multiple high-profile projects across major London campuses, including the redevelopment of learning and teaching spaces, the repurposing of existing buildings, and the development of new campus infrastructure. The Role: The PMO Manager will play a central role in coordinating a complex portfolio of infrastructure and transformation projects. You will bring together multiple projects and programmes into a coherent portfolio view, ensuring that senior stakeholders have clear insight into progress, risks, dependencies, sequencing, and strategic alignment. Projects within the portfolio range from space reconfiguration and refurbishment initiatives to major long-term campus developments, including a significant academic building programme The role requires someone who can operate both: within delivery teams supporting project managers and programme leads, and with senior leadership, providing clear reporting and portfolio oversight to executive stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Portfolio & Programme Coordination: - Provide oversight across a complex portfolio of campus transformation and infrastructure projects. - Bring together multiple programmes and projects into a single portfolio view, identifying dependencies, sequencing, and potential delivery risks. - Ensure projects remain aligned with strategic objectives and portfolio priorities. PMO Governance & Standards: - Establish and maintain consistent project management frameworks, tools, and reporting standards. - Support governance processes and portfolio-level reporting for senior stakeholders. - Ensure robust tracking of project progress, budgets, and benefits realisation. Risk, Dependency & Delivery Management: - Identify and manage risks, issues, and interdependencies across multiple projects. - Provide visibility of delivery sequencing and programme impacts across the wider transformation portfolio. - Support effective decision-making by ensuring accurate and timely portfolio reporting. Stakeholder Engagement: - Work closely with programme directors, project managers, and operational teams across the organisation. - Provide clear reporting and insight to senior leadership and executive stakeholders. - Support collaboration across project teams and professional services functions. Continuous Improvement: - Support the development of best practice PMO processes and governance. - Capture lessons learned and promote continuous improvement across the portfolio. About You: Essential Experience: - Proven experience working in a PMO leadership or PMO Manager role. - Experience supporting complex portfolios or programmes with multiple projects and stakeholders. - Experience working within infrastructure, estates, or large capital project environments. - Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, governance, and delivery frameworks. - Demonstrated experience managing risk, dependencies, and portfolio-level reporting. Desirable: - Experience working within large organisations such as universities, government, or complex corporate environments. - Familiarity with capital programme delivery frameworks and stage-gate processes. - Professional certification in PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent project management methodology.
A well known university based in London is seeking to recruit a Commercial Manager - Capital Projects (Construction) on a permanent basis. Location: London (Hybrid Working) 3 days per week across two London sites Contract: Permanent, Full-Time This is an exciting opportunity to join a major university as it delivers a significant capital investment programme across its campus estate. The Commercial Manager will play a key role in overseeing the commercial and cost management of major construction and refurbishment projects, ensuring successful delivery across a diverse portfolio of estates developments. The Role As Commercial Manager - Capital Projects, you will lead the commercial and financial management of a multi-million-pound capital delivery programme. Working closely with programme managers, Quantity Surveyors, consultants and contractors, you will oversee cost planning, procurement strategy, contract administration and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will act as a trusted commercial advisor to senior stakeholders, providing guidance on commercial risk, value engineering, funding considerations and cost assurance across the capital programme. Key Responsibilities Lead commercial management across major capital construction and refurbishment projects Oversee project budgets, cost planning, procurement and contract administration Manage financial reporting, cashflow forecasting and commercial risk registers Work closely with project teams, consultants and contractors to ensure effective delivery Provide commercial advice and assurance to senior stakeholders Ensure projects deliver value for money and align with wider strategic objectives About You Significant experience managing the commercial aspects of major construction or estates capital projects (typically £5m+) Strong knowledge of cost planning, procurement and construction contracts (JCT and/or NEC) Proven ability to manage project budgets, financial reporting and cost control Experience working in a client-side environment, ideally within the public sector or higher education Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline Professionally qualified (eg RICS, CIOB) or working towards chartership This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to join a forward-thinking organisation and contribute to the delivery of a major estates transformation programme. If interested in the role, please apply today with your most up to date word CV.
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
A well known university based in London is seeking to recruit a Commercial Manager - Capital Projects (Construction) on a permanent basis. Location: London (Hybrid Working) 3 days per week across two London sites Contract: Permanent, Full-Time This is an exciting opportunity to join a major university as it delivers a significant capital investment programme across its campus estate. The Commercial Manager will play a key role in overseeing the commercial and cost management of major construction and refurbishment projects, ensuring successful delivery across a diverse portfolio of estates developments. The Role As Commercial Manager - Capital Projects, you will lead the commercial and financial management of a multi-million-pound capital delivery programme. Working closely with programme managers, Quantity Surveyors, consultants and contractors, you will oversee cost planning, procurement strategy, contract administration and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will act as a trusted commercial advisor to senior stakeholders, providing guidance on commercial risk, value engineering, funding considerations and cost assurance across the capital programme. Key Responsibilities Lead commercial management across major capital construction and refurbishment projects Oversee project budgets, cost planning, procurement and contract administration Manage financial reporting, cashflow forecasting and commercial risk registers Work closely with project teams, consultants and contractors to ensure effective delivery Provide commercial advice and assurance to senior stakeholders Ensure projects deliver value for money and align with wider strategic objectives About You Significant experience managing the commercial aspects of major construction or estates capital projects (typically £5m+) Strong knowledge of cost planning, procurement and construction contracts (JCT and/or NEC) Proven ability to manage project budgets, financial reporting and cost control Experience working in a client-side environment, ideally within the public sector or higher education Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline Professionally qualified (eg RICS, CIOB) or working towards chartership This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to join a forward-thinking organisation and contribute to the delivery of a major estates transformation programme. If interested in the role, please apply today with your most up to date word CV.
