Senior Programme Manager

Cbrekorea; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global project management company is looking for a Senior Programme Manager in London. This role involves managing complex projects for a prestigious banking client, ensuring high-quality control and effective resource allocation. Candidates should have over 5 years of project management experience, especially in large commercial developments with budgets over £20 million. The position requires strong leadership and client-facing skills within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management.
• Proven experience delivering large complex ground-up commercial developments.
• Experience managing projects with budgets of £20 million plus.

Responsibilities

• Define project requirements through client interfaces.
• Establish project work plans and deadlines.
• Manage project budget and monitor expenses.
• Oversee all project phases: design, construction, and occupancy.
• Lead the project team and facilitate client meetings.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing communication

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business or equivalent

Job description

Location: London

Hybrid: 3 days on site.

CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend have joined forced at the beginning of the year. We plan, design and manage projects of any size and complexity, in any industry sector and in more locations than any other company in the world.

We are recruiting a Senior Programme Manager to join the dynamic and results-driven team located in London, working with a global banking client. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end project management, leveraging their expertise to oversee all phases, including design, construction, and occupancy, ensuring best-in-class quality control, resource allocation, and budget management.

This role requires a Self-Sufficient, Quick Learner who is Agile and able to spin plates effectively. The ideal candidate will be Confident in a client-facing role, CBRE-facing, and capable of interacting with a range of stakeholders, including CEOs and contractors. They must be Emotionally Intelligent and possess exceptional communication skills to drive synergies and deliver value across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with clients to define project requirements
• Establishes project work plan and deadlines
• Creates persuasive presentations that meet the project’s objectives
• Creates/manages project budget
• Monitors expenses to ensure project progresses on schedule and within the prescribed budget
• Manages all facets of project design, construction, and occupancy
• Qualifies and recommends contractors by reviewing bids and related documents
• Oversee Preparation of “For Execution” consultants' contracts and management of the execution of these documents
• Manages project team by providing direction and leadership
• Facilitates client meetings regarding project matters
• Represents the client and CBRE with architects, vendors, consultants, and regulatory agencies
• Actively updates multiple project records using the Account-approved project tracking software application
• Manages a work unit and/or group
• Responsible for identifying training needs, tracking performance, coaching, and motivating direct reports
• Other duties may be assigned

Education and Skills

• experience delivering works of £20m plus
• 5 plus years of experience
• Experience of delivering large complex ground up commercial developments essential
• Strong proven commercial development management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, business or equivalent

Disclaimer: Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE GWS, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.