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Programme Lead - Defence Projects
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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.
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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.
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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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