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Trainee Programme Manager FULL TIME
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Trainee Programme Manager
Stanmore Quality Services Ltd
Published
July 10, 2026
Location
UK, London, United Kingdom
Job Type
Full Time
Job Ref
TPM
Salary
Competitive
Description
Overall purpose of the job:
Working as part of the Operations Management team, you will manage programmes across multiple teams within a designated geographical area to ensure resources are fully engaged and operating efficiently.
- Collaborate with the Operations Management team to ensure projects are allocated to appropriately skilled teams and programmed within the correct timescales.
- Work closely with the Client's Programme and Scheduling Team to ensure all required permits are in place, maximising productivity and minimising the risk of Section 74 penalties and programme overruns.
- Capture and report weekly delivery statistics, including completed works and future forecasts.
- In conjunction with the Operations Management Team, identify any changes to the tendered design and gather supporting evidence for compensation events.
- Work closely with the Commercial team to ensure compensation events and supporting evidence are submitted within required contractual timescales.
- Support the production and maintenance of weekly performance dashboards and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain daily communication with Site Managers to understand the progress and status of all active projects.
- Work with the Area Manager to develop and maintain a sustainable programme of works for all operational teams.
- Ensure operatives with the appropriate skills and qualifications are allocated to each project by utilising available skills and competency data.
- Attend client programme, planning and coordination meetings as required.
- Liaise with Site Managers and clients to ensure permits are aligned with programme requirements and provide sufficient duration for the completion of works.
- Provide relevant programme and performance data to the Client Contract Manager when required.
- Gather and report weekly performance statistics from Site Managers, sharing updates with the wider operational team.
- Develop, communicate and implement agreed processes and best practices to support operational objectives.
- Ensure any programme impacts or delays are escalated to the Area Manager and that all supporting evidence is gathered to support any potential compensation event.
- Attend weekly operational meetings and highlight any risks, concerns or issues that may affect programme delivery and output targets.
- Support other operational activities necessary to maintain productivity, including (but not limited to) site moves, plant hires/off-hires, breakdowns, and PPE requirements.
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Development & Learning Responsibilities
As a Trainee Programme Manager, you will be expected to actively develop the skills, knowledge and experience required to progress within the role. This will include:
- Working closely with the Lead Programme Manager and wider Operations Management Team to gain a thorough understanding of programme management principles and best practice.
- Developing an understanding of contractual requirements, compensation events and commercial processes.
- Building effective working relationships with clients, operational teams and internal stakeholders.
- Developing knowledge of permit requirements, project planning processes and resource allocation.
- Supporting the preparation and analysis of operational performance data, forecasts and dashboards.
- Participating in training, coaching and mentoring opportunities to support your professional development.
- Taking ownership of personal learning and continuously seeking opportunities to improve knowledge and skills relevant to the role.
- Gaining a comprehensive understanding of SQS procedures, client requirements and industry regulations.
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