One of our Civil Engineering clients require a Programme Manager to join their Ipswich based team. The Programme Manager will report directly to the Efficiency & Performance Manager and as a member of the performance team will be responsible for the 'start to finish' coordination, management and responsibility of a diverse portfolio of projects within the Client's Annual Plan.

Key Accountabilities

* Overall responsibility for the Annual Plan leading on the creation, implementation, monitoring and overall success of the programme and associated KPIs

* Strong commercial skills including ability to produce commercial reports, accurately forecast and support the business commercial processes

* Lead on the consistent application and implementation of project management processes and systems across Suffolk Highways

* Working closely with the Design Manager, Construction Manager and Commercial Manager to monitor and continuously improve the contract performance and associated project delivery KPIs

* Directly link to the planner roles within the contract ensuring that processes are adhered to and all programmes are accurate and kept up to date

* Responsible for implementation of project controls and management on projects

* Co-ordinate cross contract and external resources to deliver key project gateways

* Work closely with Client leads, cross contract resources, supply chain and other stakeholders to identify and manage project risks, programme, and finances across the project lifecycle

* Line management responsibility for Project Managers and Administrators

* Coordinate flow of project information between project teams, Client, and supply chain

* Develop and apply Power BI to the project management process to improve visibility and effectiveness of reporting and delivery status

* Take a lead role on raising the commercial awareness across the project management team with a focus on consistent application of change control and financial monitoring

* Establish close working relationships with client leads across all work streams including cyclical maintenance and planned works

Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

* Experience with using project planning software such as Asta PowerProject, Primavera or similar

* Excellent leadership skills and the ability to demonstrate influencing others in all situations

* Great team working skills and the ability to collaborate well with others including working in the spirit of mutual trust and co-operation fostering a one team approach to deliver.

* Excellent communication skills - verbal and written - to ensure clarity in all situations and to effectively influence client decision making.

* Understanding of the Traffic Management Act (Streetworks Permitting) preferably

* Experience of using PowerBI reports and dashboards- development of such reports and dashboards will be supped by Data Analysts within the team

Benefits Include:

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme & Life assurance

Company car or car allowance plus fuel card / Salary sacrifice car finance scheme / Green travel allowance

Holiday purchase scheme / Referral scheme / Cycle to work scheme

Employee rewards & discounts platform (includes major retailers & cinemas)