Programme Manager

Amazing infrastructure isn't the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Living Places team as a Programme Manager on the Buckinghamshire Highways Alliance and you can build something to be proud of. A great opportunity for your next step in your developing career, and manage the capital delivery programme and the project gated life cycle. What you'll be doing As a Programme Manager, you responsibilities include the following:

• To be the interface between contract governance and operational delivery
• Ensure the contract meets its contractual timeframes and is managed within the project gated lifecycle
• Liaise on a daily and weekly basis with the commercial and capital teams, along with other key partners within the Alliance
• To be responsible for ensuring the schemes completed as part of the planned works programme
• Comply with the project gated lifecycle using CEMAR and programming software.
Who we're looking for You will have the following, Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Why join us? As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: - Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. - 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) - Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave - Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more… About us Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers. Diversity and inclusion At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at


• Great communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Experience in a similar field or role
• Team Player
Desirable qualifications and skills
• AMP PMQ or simlar
Experience - essential
• Highway Maintenance