Full job descriptionConstruction Programme Manager (Client Side Role – Public Sector)
*East Midlands / Hybrid Working
*Permanent | Full-Time
Macildowie Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with one of the East Midlands leading public sector organisations to recruit a Construction Programme Manager
What’s on Offer
*Salary up to £65k (Depending on experience)
*Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
*Excellent public sector pension contribution
*Supportive and collaborative working culture with genuine career development opportunities
*Wider benefits including private health care; life insurance and enhanced paternity, maternity and sick pay
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project professional to lead the planning, mobilisation and governance of capital projects across public sector building and estates. Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll play a key role in translating strategic objectives into structured, deliverable programmes of work.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead programme initiation, project briefing and mobilisation activities.
*Act as the primary client contact for programme governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
*Develop project briefs, coordinate site visits and establish robust project foundations.
*Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment, visibility and effective delivery.
*Coordinate internal resources and specialist expertise to support successful outcomes.
*Manage programme governance, risk, budgets and project execution plans.
*Work collaboratively with PMO, design and delivery teams to ensure projects remain on track.
About You
*Degree qualified in a construction, property or built environment discipline
*Proven experience developing project briefs and supporting multidisciplinary construction projects in line with the RIBA Plan of Work.
*Strong understanding of project governance, commercial controls, budget management and risk management.
*Experience coordinating pre-construction information, feasibility studies, surveys and project execution plans across multiple projects.
*Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
*Project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, APM or NEC4 desirable
For more information and an initial discussion please contact Richard Gelder on or by email