Programme Lead – Defence Projects

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking an experienced Programme Lead to manage a growing portfolio of defence projects across multiple clients nationwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead point of contact for defence clients, building strong relationships.
• Manage and deliver multiple projects nationwide across all RIBA stages.
• Undertake site visits, develop clear scopes of work, and identify risks.
• Prepare comprehensive fee proposals for multidisciplinary design.
• Lead and coordinate surveying and design teams to produce high-quality tender packages.
• Provide technical support, site inspections, and project management during construction (RIBA 5).
• Oversee the delivery of as-built documentation at project completion.
• Manage project programmes, ensuring timely and coordinated delivery.
• Take ownership of commercial performance, including fees, forecasting, and cost reporting.
• Support and develop junior team members.

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience delivering projects across RIBA Stages 0–6.
• Strong client-facing and account management capability.
• Solid understanding of building pathology and construction technology.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Able to develop clear scopes, tender packs, and technical outputs.
• Commercially astute, with experience managing fees and project finances.
• Familiar with JCT and NEC contracts.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects.

Desirable:

• Experience in defence, MOD, or secure environments.
• Experience delivering projects across multiple UK sites.
• MRICS / CIOB, or working towards.

If you are an experienced Programme Lead with a passion for defence projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dynamic and dedicated team.

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