Associate Director - Programme Advisory

Overview

Strategic advisory for major construction and infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• programme governance
• reporting
• client advisory
• health checks
• change management
• strategic alignment

Tasks

-Advise clients on the development, governance, and execution of complex capital programmes across infrastructure sectors. -Support the design and implementation of programme management frameworks, controls and reporting structures -Prepare and present cleat, insightful reports and recommendations for Senior stakeholders. -Collaborate with Project Managers, Cost Managers, and technical specialists to align delivery with strategic goals. -Work closely with clients to deliver tangible outcomes. -Shape programme strategy, assurance, controls, and transformation. -Support clients in change management, organisational transformation, and capability building. -Support delivery of major programmes across sectors. -Conduct programme health checks, maturity assessments, and assurance reviews to evaluate performance and identify risks.

Requirements

• primavera p6
• ms project
• power bi
• prince2
• nec contracts
• rics

What You Bring

-Proven experience in programme advisory, project delivery, or data analytics -Track record of delivering programme advisory services, governance, and assurance. -Commercial awareness with the ability to balance risk, cost and value in client advisory -Sector knowledge in transport, utilities, water, aviation or public sector. -Knowledge of UK Construction and Infrastructure delivery models such as NEC contracts, and public and private sector governance. -Proficiency with programme controls tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI) desirable. -Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills -Strong understanding of programme methodologies (MSP, PRINCE2, APM) -Experience working within a consultancy environment, ideally on major UK infrastructure or real-estate programmes. -Professional accreditation desirable (e.g. APM, RICS, PMI, or equivalent). -Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline

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Benefits

-Continuous professional development and support towards chartership/accreditation -Flexible working arrangements -Employee Assistance Programme -Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme -Competitive salary and benefits package -A collaborative consultancy environment with clear career progression pathways -Opportunities to develop and grow your career -A contributory pension scheme -Opportunity to work on some of the UK's largest and most complex programmes

About Gleeds

-They manage projects ranging from high-rise buildings to large-scale infrastructure. -Their expertise spans commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects. -They offer bespoke services tailored to each project's unique needs. -Typical projects include airports, commercial office buildings, healthcare facilities, and energy plants. -The company is known for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. -It is often entrusted with some of the world’s most ambitious projects.

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