Faithful+Gould is one of the world’s leading project and programme management consultancies operating at the forefront of the property and industry sectors. Placing great emphasis on the training, development and progression of our staff, we’re dedicated to providing high quality professional services with cutting-edge expertise to our clients.

To help realise our ambitious growth plans with our existing client base, Faithful+Gould is looking for an ambitious and respected Programme Manager with strong and proven relevant programme delivery experience. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the programme management team in the West and will work closely with the UK programme management community. You will play a key role in growing one of our strategic service lines.

Based in one of our West region offices (Bristol, Cardiff, Swansea, Southampton, Birmingham, Oxford or Nottingham), you will contribute to the programme management business plan, work on key client accounts, drive innovation in our service delivery, and foster a collaborative working environment with the wider group.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the leadership, direction and management of smaller complexity programmes or assists a Programme Director on a major and complex programme.
• Supports managing relationships with senior stakeholders and providing a leadership role to the programme team and project managers. Responsible for ensuring all work and outputs are executed to meet programme objectives and goals.
• Has regular engagement with the client team members and key stakeholders.
• Responsible for and reports progress on all aspects of their allocated area of programme/functional area scope.
• Lead the implementation of smaller complexity programmes, managing multi-disciplinary teams and working to short – midterm timescales, to ensure delivery standards meet expectations.
• Monitor and review the performance and behaviour of all team members, including educating and influencing others, and take action to ensure organisational policies and codes of conduct are followed.
• Assure compliance with contracts in terms of programme delivery parameters and scope of service.
• Analyse and review complex information from a range of data sources in order to identify how different options may impact project delivery and advise clients and internal stakeholders on potential implications.
• Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders in order to identify opportunities for improved efficiencies and collaboration between projects to ensure commercial viability and customer satisfaction.
• Act as a junior technical expert within the programme and associated  projects, providing advice to other managers, in order to support successful delivery in line with programme outcomes.
• Support and sometimes lead the management and building of relationships with the client project sponsors/stakeholders in order to ensure all parties are informed and aware of project progress and are aligned to meet objectives.
• Support the business Programme Management Service Lead in continually improving our service delivery toolkit and establishing best practice in the programme management field.
• Collaboration with other offices, service streams, sectors and the wider Faithful+Gould/SNC Lavalin business to provide combined and innovative solutions to improve our competitive advantage within the Programme Management field.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate/Master’s degree level education required and preferably in a construction, real estate or facility management related subject.
• Programme management experience essential and preferably with Corporate Real Estate, Central Government, Local Authority Clients, Healthcare and / or Higher Education clients.
• MSP Practitioner or equivalent qualification.
• Understanding and knowledge of the approach to mobilising and operating programme management solutions and programme management office’s (PMO’s) including governance, assurance, controls and reporting.
• Ability and track record in identifying, planning, implementing and executing programmes of works, that are complex in nature.
• Full understanding of the component parts of projects and overall programme management techniques.
• Track record of winning and/or delivering programmes of work is essential.
• Experience of programme risk/issue management, mitigation and programme reporting.
• Experience of stakeholder mapping and management techniques.
• Understanding of the different procurement methods available in the industry.
• High standard of proficiency in oral and written communication and ability to structure, review and direct resources appropriately.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office and other role related software packages.
• Experience with the administration and of use of programme management software and reporting software solutions (such as Power BI).

The Individual:

This is a great opportunity for the right individual to make have a significant impact on the programme management service line in the West. Key attributes include:

• Excellent organisational skills, the ability to multi-task and identify key issues.
• Charismatic, resourceful, energetic and enthusiastic, individually strong but a good team player.
• Engaging and approachable with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Able to inspire, gain trust and motivate as well influence effectively.
• Innovative, ambitious and confident.

Why work for Faithful+Gould?

Join us and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from mission-critical COVID-19 facilities to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas.

In 2020, we took away Silver and Gold in the Construction Manager of the Year Awards; and made finalist for the Young Surveyor of the Year. So, you'll be part of a team where our standards are high, as are the rewards. And, at every career stage, you'll benefit from industry-leading programmes to help improve your skills and knowledge.

Communities are at the heart of our work. Together, our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK. Read about more of the ways we're making a positive impact.

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Meeting your needs:

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs. You'll enjoy benefits such as fitness funding, leadership training, professional accreditations, and career planning for any stage of your career.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk through any adjustments you might need.

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More about us:

Faithful+Gould, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a leading international consultancy with over 70 years of integrated project and programme management expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills and support to develop in ways that work for you. You'll be trusted to play a vital role in the organisation while making a tangible difference to the world and our future.

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Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.