Programme Manager

Madisons are recruiting for a Construction Programme Manager to get started on a permanent basis for a reputable client in Huddersfield.

Our client are seeking a dynamic Programme Manager with experience in retail and a ‘can do’ attitude to lead retail ‘roll-out’ type programmes and provide support to the wider business. 

The ideal candidate will have experience with strategic programme roll outs (Office based) and not site based experience (although beneficial).

Duties:

• The management of all aspects of multiple roll-out type projects from start to finish; project funding, planning, design, construction, operation, and handover of multiple projects working to a series of pre-determined goals and objectives always with the client’s requirements in mind.
• Through engagement and consultation with our client and their stakeholder’s developing the programme and ‘Key Event Schedules’.
• High level of communication across all levels of management, to develop and establish a brief for the project that clearly defines all objectives.
• Driving stakeholder performance to meet objectives, monitoring progression and reporting progress.
• Setting measurable objectives and timelines of all elements within the projects; and managing other consultant disciplines and contractors to ensure satisfactory outcomes.
• Maintaining records and work folders – ensuring all work is checked and appropriately approved for distribution.
• Managing of all retail construction / pre-development projects in a live environment.
• Chair and lead meetings, both internally and externally to capture actions and ensure these are closed out in a timely manner.
• Management of external design teams, cost management consultants and contractors to ensure timely completion within budget and timelines.

Person Specification:

• Excellent planning and scheduling skills.
• Able to operate under own initiative and share ideas for making process improvements.
• Able to analyse data and programme trends and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Delivers consistently high-quality work output to the customer.
• Shows confidence to challenge poor practice.
• Excellent influencing skills and a confident communicator.
• Considers and adapts to the conflicting needs of all stakeholders.
• Builds strong relationship and develops high performing teams.
• Works collaboratively with all colleagues and stakeholders to deliver operational excellence.
• Maintains professional and effective working relationships with our clients to deliver operational excellence to help develop new business opportunities.

Requirements: 

• Experience working with retail clients / Managing roll-out type programmes
• Construction knowledge and experience with an understanding of CDM Regulations
• Skilled in PC usage and associated software including Microsoft Office (MS Excel in particular)
• Holds full driving license and own car with ability to travel within the UK
• Skilled at Project & Programme Management / Strategic Planning
• Contract Administration
• Financial budgeting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Excellent time management / workload prioritising
• Excellent organisational skills – scheduling, planning etc
• Excellent attention to detail
• Client focused approach
• Pro-active and self-motivated
• Ability to analyse data and situations and come up with creative solutions
• Can do / make it happen attitude
• Presentation and reporting skills
• Commercial awareness
• A logical and practical mind

Desirable

• A logical and practical mind
• Educated to degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in relevant subject.
• CSCS card - Black/gold/white (or possess the qualifications to achieve).
• SMSTS
• CDM awareness training.
• Asbestos Awareness training.
• Up to date knowledge on H&S legislation.
• Chartered membership of a relevant body.

Benefits:

• 25 Holidays (Christmas: the office is closed for 1 week, retain 3 holidays)
• An extra day’s holiday on your birthday
• Option to buy additional holidays
• Full training is provided.
• Wellness programme
• Training paid for (subject to training agreement)
• Professional fees paid
• Tech Scheme available
• Salary Sacrifice pension contribution up to 3% (to meet government requirements)
• Paid bank holidays
• On-site parking

If you are interested in the above position, and open to hearing any further details please apply or contact us using the below methods: 

Consultant Name: Kieran Atkinson 

Landline: (phone number removed)

Email: (url removed)

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