Description
This role manages it's PM direct reports, ensures full governance and compliance, and acts as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders. This role combines programme-level oversight with hands-on support to ensure delivery excellence across the portfolio.
Responsibilities
* Lead the planning, execution, and governance of a portfolio of asset management assigned, capital delivery projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
* Ensure consistent application of project management standards and methodologies.
* Oversee programme-level reporting, risk management, and assurance processes, escalating issues as appropriate in a pro-active and timely fashion.
* Engage with stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and external partners to ensure alignment, transparency, and compliance.
* Support the development and implementation of project execution plans, ensuring integration across disciplines and functions.
* Lead the development and review of programme-level KPIs, performance dashboards, and reporting frameworks.
* Provide commercial oversight, including contract strategy, procurement support, and change control governance.
* Ensure compliance with daa's capital governance processes, including stage gate approvals and investment controls.
* Lead, coach and develop a high-performance team of Project Managers.
* Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, identifying and implementing best practices.
* Support the Head of Civils & Structures in strategic planning, resource allocation, and portfolio prioritisation.
Qualifications
Experience
* 7-10 years of experience in construction project management, with a proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects.
* Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and multiple concurrent projects.
* Strong understanding of NEC contracts and contract administration.
* Experience working in a client-side project management role.
* Strong background in project governance, commercial management, and stakeholder engagement.
* Demonstrated ability to manage risk, resolve issues, and drive performance across multiple projects
Skills
* Strategic thinking and leadership.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Risk management and governance expertise.
* Ability to influence and drive outcomes across teams.
* Proficiency in project management tools and systems (e.g., MS Project, Unifier, CEMAR).
* Ability to motivate and manage team performance.
Education & Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in construction project management, Engineering, or a similar relevant discipline.
Training/Compliance Certification
* PRINCE2 or equivalent ( preferential but not essential).
Professional Memberships
* RICS, CIOB, APM, PMI or equivalent (preferential, but not essential).