Programme Manager

Location Whitehaven
Discipline: Engineering
Job functions Civil Engineering
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £80000
Contact name: Jakub Korbecki

Contact email: jakub@hyreus.co.uk
Job ref: 851
Published: 12 days ago
Startdate: 2026-04-07

Hyreus are currently recruiting a Programme Manager for our client’s infrastructure delivery team supporting major non-nuclear works on Sellafield’s site.
Responsibilities

  • Lead overall programme delivery across multiple construction work packages

  • Manage construction strategy, sequencing and interface coordination

  • Oversee programme controls, reporting and milestone tracking

  • Drive safe delivery aligned with Tier 1 contractor standards

  • Manage senior stakeholder engagement including client and supply chain

  • Ensure compliance with Sellafield site procedures and governance

  • Lead multidisciplinary delivery teams and subcontractors

  • Identify and mitigate delivery risks and constraints

  • Support commercial and contract management activities

  • Provide leadership across planning, engineering and construction teams


The Candidate

  • Proven experience in Programme or Senior Construction Management roles

  • Background delivering major infrastructure, civil or regulated environment projects

  • Experience working for Tier 1 contractors preferred

  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

  • Understanding of NEC contracts

  • Excellent programme and delivery management capability

  • Degree qualified in construction, engineering or related discipline (preferred)

  • Ability to obtain Sellafield clearance


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