Project, Delivery and Programme Management

In the dynamic realm of project, delivery, and program management, successful execution stands as the linchpin of organisational triumph. From orchestrating intricate projects to implementing transformative initiatives, businesses rely on adept professionals in project, delivery, and program management to drive efficiency and achieve strategic objectives.

At Involved, we specialise in connecting businesses with experts who excel in managing projects from inception to completion. We understand that delivering significant projects and programs that reshape organisational paradigms requires leaders with the right blend of skills, leadership qualities, and management acumen.

With years of experience in supporting organisations across various industries, we have honed our expertise in change and transformation.

We collaborate closely with our clients, delving deep to understand their unique work culture, project dynamics, and historical change delivery methods. Whether it is spearheading a decade-long global transformation initiative, defining and implementing a new target operating model, or executing a critical IT program, we are committed to matching organisations with the right transformational leaders to drive success.

Our specialised roles include Transformation Director/Head of, Portfolio Director, Project Delivery Lead, Programme Manager, and Project Manager. Leveraging our extensive network of delivery experts, we have the capability to source entire project teams, ensuring our clients have the resources needed to realise their transformative visions.

Trust Involved to support your project management needs, empowering your organisation to thrive in today's competitive landscape and navigate the complexities of change with confidence and success.

 

Jobs in Project, Delivery and Programme Management

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Head of Product - Government/Payments - £825 per day
London
£750 - £825 per day
Contract

Head of Product - Government/Payments - £825 per day - ContractRate: Up to £825 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - London preferred (Manchester or Bristol also considered). Attendance typically 1-2 days per week, with occasional travel required.Clearance: BPSS required, SC eligible as a minimum.The Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Product (G6) to join its Senior Management Team on an interim basis.You will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of nationally critical digital platforms (GOV.UK Pay, GOV.UK Notify, GOV.UK Forms and GOV.UK Emergency Alerts. Working closely with Heads of Engineering, Delivery and Design, you will help shape departmental strategy, drive product excellence, and ensure the successful delivery of services used across Government and the wider public sector.This is a high-profile leadership role overseeing product professionals, supporting services that operate at national scale and form part of the UK's critical digital infrastructure.Experience & Requirements:Proven experience operating at Head of Product, Director of Product, Product Lead, Principal Product Manager or Group Product Manager level within large, complex organisations.Strong track record leading large product functions, departments and multidisciplinary teams, including line management of senior product professionals.Experience defining and delivering product strategy, vision and roadmaps for large-scale digital platforms used by millions of users.Significant experience with platform products (B2B or B2B2C), ideally within complex technology environments.Payments experience is highly desirable, particularly within large-scale platform or transaction-based services.Exceptional senior stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging executives, ministers, directors or equivalent senior leadership groups.Demonstrable experience operating within large-scale organisations and navigating complex stakeholder environments.Strong coaching and mentoring capability, with a passion for developing product teams and raising product management standards.Collaborative leadership style with the ability to thrive within a flat, highly supportive senior management team.Government, public sector or GDS experience is advantageous, although candidates from large-scale commercial organisations will also be considered.Experience applying AI within product environments would be beneficial but is not essential.Key Attributes:Large-scale digital platform leadership.Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.Collaborative leadership and people management experience.If you are an experienced product leader with a background in large-scale platforms, payments, or nationally significant digital services, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

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Head of Product (G6) - £825 per day - Contract
London
£750 - £825 per day
Contract

Head of Product (G6) - £825 per day - ContractRate: Up to £825 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - London preferred (Manchester or Bristol also considered). Attendance typically 1-2 days per week, with occasional travel required.Clearance: BPSS required, SC eligible as a minimum.The Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Product (G6) to join its Senior Management Team on an interim basis.You will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of nationally critical digital platforms (GOV.UK Pay, GOV.UK Notify, GOV.UK Forms and GOV.UK Emergency Alerts. Working closely with Heads of Engineering, Delivery and Design, you will help shape departmental strategy, drive product excellence, and ensure the successful delivery of services used across Government and the wider public sector.This is a high-profile leadership role overseeing product professionals, supporting services that operate at national scale and form part of the UK's critical digital infrastructure.Experience & Requirements:Proven experience operating at Head of Product, Director of Product, Product Lead, Principal Product Manager or Group Product Manager level within large, complex organisations.Strong track record leading large product functions, departments and multidisciplinary teams, including line management of senior product professionals.Experience defining and delivering product strategy, vision and roadmaps for large-scale digital platforms used by millions of users.Significant experience with platform products (B2B or B2B2C), ideally within complex technology environments.Payments experience is highly desirable, particularly within large-scale platform or transaction-based services.Exceptional senior stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging executives, ministers, directors or equivalent senior leadership groups.Demonstrable experience operating within large-scale organisations and navigating complex stakeholder environments.Strong coaching and mentoring capability, with a passion for developing product teams and raising product management standards.Collaborative leadership style with the ability to thrive within a flat, highly supportive senior management team.Government, public sector or GDS experience is advantageous, although candidates from large-scale commercial organisations will also be considered.Experience applying AI within product environments would be beneficial but is not essential.Key Attributes:Large-scale digital platform leadership.Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.Collaborative leadership and people management experience.If you are an experienced product leader with a background in large-scale platforms, payments, or nationally significant digital services, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

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Lead Research Operations Manager - SC Cleared - Contract
London
£500 - £550 per day
Contract

Lead Research Operations Manager - SC Cleared - ContractRate: £550 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid (London, Bristol or Manchester)IR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Research Operations Manager to drive improvements in research operations across a major digital transformation programme. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, User Research leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to remove operational barriers, improve research delivery, and enable faster, more effective user-centred decision making.Key responsibilities:Lead strategic improvements to Research Operations capability across multiple teamsRemove operational blockers impacting research and content deliveryImprove research processes, governance, tooling, and ways of workingOptimise participant recruitment and access to diverse user groupsSupport research governance, GDPR compliance, and proportionate assurance processesEngage with suppliers, recruitment partners, and research platformsWork closely with senior stakeholders to deliver scalable, practical solutionsCapture and share best practice to improve research delivery across the organisationSkills & Experience:Proven experience leading Research Operations within large, complex organisationsStrong understanding of user research methodologies and agile delivery environmentsExperience improving participant recruitment, research tooling, and governance processesStrong stakeholder engagement and influencing skillsExperience balancing delivery pace with governance and compliance requirementsExperience working with suppliers, agencies, and external research partnersExcellent delivery, prioritisation, and organisational skillsSC Clearance required or eligibility to obtain SC ClearanceIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further

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Communications Engagement Lead - SC Cleared - Contract
London
£500 - £550 per day
Contract

Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Lead - SC Cleared - Contract Rate: £550 per day Duration: Until March 2027 Location: Hybrid IR35: Inside The role: A Government organisation is seeking an experienced Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Lead to support a high-profile digital transformation programme. You will be responsible for developing and delivering communications strategies, managing stakeholder engagement, and supporting senior leaders across a complex government environment. Based on the role description, the focus is on leading communications activity for a major central buying initiative within government. Key responsibilities:* Develop and deliver communications and stakeholder engagement strategies * Lead internal and external communications across multiple stakeholder groups * Create high-quality briefings, FAQs, lines to take, and engagement materials * Manage communications with government departments, suppliers, and senior stakeholders * Build strong relationships with communications teams, press offices, and leadership groups * Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions and provide communications advice to senior leaders * Support reactive communications and correspondence within tight timescales * Drive engagement and participation across a fast-paced transformation programme Skills & Experience:* Extensive experience leading communications and engagement activities for large-scale transformation programmes * Strong stakeholder management experience across complex organisational environments * Experience engaging with senior leaders, executives, or government stakeholders * Ability to produce high-quality briefings, communications, and correspondence at pace * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong relationship-building and influencing capabilities * Experience working within government, public sector, or highly regulated environments desirable * SC Clearance requiredIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Project Assurance Officer - SC Cleared - Contract
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£300 - £325 per day
Contract

Project Assurance Officer - SC Cleared - ContractRate: £325 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid - Milton KeynesIR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking an SC Cleared Project Assurance Officer to support the delivery of a major PMO transformation programme. You will be responsible for providing project assurance, governance oversight, and performance reporting across a diverse project portfolio, helping to ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed time, cost, and quality objectives.Key responsibilities:Conduct project assurance reviews and health checks across multiple projectsSupport governance, compliance, and project control activitiesMonitor and maintain RAID logs, action trackers, and assurance documentationProduce project reporting, dashboards, KPI metrics, and management informationSupport project financial tracking, forecasting, and variance reportingAssist with assurance reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiativesWork closely with Project Managers to identify and mitigate delivery risksSupport the embedding of PMO standards, governance, and best practiceSkills & Experience:Experience working within a PMO, Project Support, or Project Assurance environmentKnowledge of project governance, assurance, and control frameworksExperience managing RAID logs, reporting, and project documentationStrong Excel and Microsoft Office skillsExperience supporting project financial management and reportingExcellent analytical, organisational, and communication skillsAbility to work independently whilst supporting multiple stakeholdersSC Clearance required or eligibility to obtain SC ClearanceIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Digital Delivery Manager - DV Cleared - Contract
London
£600 - £700 per day
Contract

Digital Delivery Manager - DV Cleared - ContractRate: £700 per dayDuration: 6 month contract (extendable)Location: 2 days per week in London, remainder remoteIR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking a DV Cleared Digital Delivery Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex digital and technology projects within a secure environment. You will work closely with end users, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary technical teams to ensure digital services are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to operational and programme objectives.Skills & Experience:Proven experience delivering complex digital, technology, or transformation programmesStrong project and delivery management backgroundExperience managing multiple workstreams in fast-paced environmentsExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsAbility to identify, manage, and mitigate delivery risks and dependenciesExperience working within defence, government, national security, aerospace, or other highly regulated environmentsUnderstanding of governance, assurance, and secure delivery practicesActive DV Clearance essentialKey responsibilities:Lead end-to-end delivery of digital projects and servicesDevelop and maintain delivery plans, milestones, schedules, and reportingManage project scope, risks, dependencies, budgets, and timelinesAct as the primary point of contact for delivery activities across stakeholdersCoordinate multidisciplinary teams including developers, infrastructure engineers, security specialists, architects, and business analystsEnsure compliance with governance, security, and assurance frameworksProduce delivery reporting, dashboards, and risk registersDrive delivery performance across multiple concurrent workstreamsIf available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Portfolio Support Officer - SC Cleared - Outside IR35
London
£350 - £375 per day
Contract

Portfolio Support Officer - SC Cleared - Outside IR35Rate: £350 - £375 per dayDuration: 12 months (1+1 extension)Location: Hybrid (London 5 days/month + occasional East Kilbride)Start: 1 Sept 2026 (TBC)Clearance: Active SCThe roleA Secure Government organisation is seeking a Portfolio Support Officer to provide the operational backbone of the PMF. You will own cadence, governance support, action tracking, document control and operational data flow across a complex multi-supplier portfolio, working closely with PMO and reporting teams.Required experience5+ years' PMO / portfolio support experienceStrong experience in multi-supplier environments (public sector preferred)Excellent meeting, action and document management skillsConfident working with senior stakeholdersStrong Microsoft 365 skills (Excel, SharePoint, MS Project, Power BI consumption)Active SC clearance + UK national (or dual national, one British)Responsibilities PMF operations & governanceManage full meeting cadence (governance, quarterly cycles, stand-ups)Prepare agendas, papers, minutes and decision logsTrack actions to closure and escalate overdue itemsMaintain document control and versioned PMF libraryOperational data & supplier coordinationCollect and chase operational inputs from suppliersPerform first-line data quality checks (format, completeness, consistency)Support data flow into reporting environment with Insights LeadMaintain supplier contact and onboarding informationPMO administrationSupport SOW tracking, changes and approvalsMaintain SOW register and status reportingProvide general PMF logistics, onboarding and admin supportSupport RAID register maintenanceCertifications Essential: PRINCE2 Foundation or APMG PM Foundation or ITIL Foundation Preferred: P3O Foundation, PRINCE2 Practitioner, ITIL Practitioner If you are interested in discussing the position further, please apply in the first instance and we will arrange a time to discuss.

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Integrated Planning & Change Lead - SC Cleared - Outside IR35
London
£450 - £500 per day
Contract

Integrated Planning & Change Lead - SC Cleared - Outside IR35Rate: £450-£500 per dayDuration: 12 months (multi-year likely)Location: Remote with occasional London visitsThe role:A Secure Government organisation is seeking an Integrated Planning & Change Lead to design and run integrated portfolio planning across a complex, multi-supplier transformation programme. You will own the master plan, dependency management and change control across a large-scale delivery environment.Required experience:8+ years' portfolio or multi-programme planning experienceStrong track record in multi-supplier delivery environments (e.g. Home Office, FCDO, MOD)Experience building planning frameworks from scratchAdvanced critical path and dependency mapping (3+ workstreams)Proven change control in complex governance settingsActive SC clearance (used within last 12 months)UK national or dual national (one British nationality required) Responsibilities:Integrated portfolio planningOwn and maintain a master plan across 7+ workstreamsManage critical path, milestones and delivery interdependenciesIdentify and resolve planning/resource conflicts earlyLead monthly re-baselining with delivery partners Cross-supplier dependency managementMaintain dependency register across ~18 suppliersRun dependency reviews with delivery stakeholdersEscalate risks into RAID and report to senior leadership Change controlOwn end-to-end change pipeline and impact assessmentProduce governance-ready change documentationMaintain traceability to the integrated plan Quarterly alignmentSupport quarterly planning cycles and governance forumsEngage in showcases, retrospectives and planning eventsMonitor high-level delivery health and velocity across suppliers If you are interested in discussing the position further, please apply in the first instance and we will arrange a time to discuss.

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Senior Construction Project Manager - NEC4 - DV Cleared
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£500 - £575 per day
Contract

Senior Construction Project Manager - NEC4 - DV Cleared - ContractRate: £575 per dayDuration: 6 months (extendable)Location: 3 days per week in Milton Keynes, rest remoteIR35: InsideThe role:A leading Government Institution are seeking a DV Cleared, Senior Construction Project Manager, to lead the client-side delivery of a major logistics hub construction project.The role requires strong contract management capability (e.g., NEC4) and proficiency with tools such as MS Project is essential for driving performance, efficiency, and high-quality outcomes.Technical SkillsPRINCE2 Practitioner, APMP, ISEB Certificate, or equivalent project management qualificationStrong understanding of Construction Design Management (CDM) 2015 regulations, with demonstrable experience applying them in project delivery.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including the latest versions of Microsoft Project.Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RIBA, RICS, ICE, IStructE, CIBSE, CIOB).In depth knowledge of current legislative and regulatory frameworks relevant to the role.Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple projects within tight timescales and limited resources, often within challenging operational environments containing technical, political, security, support, and logistical considerations.Ability to interface with Project team delivering works directly interfacing with this project.A minimum of 5 years' experience in the following:Planning, monitoring, and controlling projects using PRINCE2, APM, or other recognised methodologies.Delivering complex, multidiscipline estates and construction projects up to £20M in valueAssessing, mitigating, and managing project risks.Managing project budgets and cash-flowDelivering complex estates and security projects within secure environmentsDemonstrable experience working with NEC4 contracts for construction procurement and consultant procurement.Managing major construction projects from inception to completion.Coordinating health and safety requirement, particularly CDM 2015 compliance. If available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Head of Product - Government/Payments - £825 per day
London
£750 - £825 per day
Contract

Head of Product - Government/Payments - £825 per day - ContractRate: Up to £825 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - London preferred (Manchester or Bristol also considered). Attendance typically 1-2 days per week, with occasional travel required.Clearance: BPSS required, SC eligible as a minimum.The Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Product (G6) to join its Senior Management Team on an interim basis.You will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of nationally critical digital platforms (GOV.UK Pay, GOV.UK Notify, GOV.UK Forms and GOV.UK Emergency Alerts. Working closely with Heads of Engineering, Delivery and Design, you will help shape departmental strategy, drive product excellence, and ensure the successful delivery of services used across Government and the wider public sector.This is a high-profile leadership role overseeing product professionals, supporting services that operate at national scale and form part of the UK's critical digital infrastructure.Experience & Requirements:Proven experience operating at Head of Product, Director of Product, Product Lead, Principal Product Manager or Group Product Manager level within large, complex organisations.Strong track record leading large product functions, departments and multidisciplinary teams, including line management of senior product professionals.Experience defining and delivering product strategy, vision and roadmaps for large-scale digital platforms used by millions of users.Significant experience with platform products (B2B or B2B2C), ideally within complex technology environments.Payments experience is highly desirable, particularly within large-scale platform or transaction-based services.Exceptional senior stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging executives, ministers, directors or equivalent senior leadership groups.Demonstrable experience operating within large-scale organisations and navigating complex stakeholder environments.Strong coaching and mentoring capability, with a passion for developing product teams and raising product management standards.Collaborative leadership style with the ability to thrive within a flat, highly supportive senior management team.Government, public sector or GDS experience is advantageous, although candidates from large-scale commercial organisations will also be considered.Experience applying AI within product environments would be beneficial but is not essential.Key Attributes:Large-scale digital platform leadership.Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.Collaborative leadership and people management experience.If you are an experienced product leader with a background in large-scale platforms, payments, or nationally significant digital services, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

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Head of Product (G6) - £825 per day - Contract
London
£750 - £825 per day
Contract

Head of Product (G6) - £825 per day - ContractRate: Up to £825 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - London preferred (Manchester or Bristol also considered). Attendance typically 1-2 days per week, with occasional travel required.Clearance: BPSS required, SC eligible as a minimum.The Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Product (G6) to join its Senior Management Team on an interim basis.You will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of nationally critical digital platforms (GOV.UK Pay, GOV.UK Notify, GOV.UK Forms and GOV.UK Emergency Alerts. Working closely with Heads of Engineering, Delivery and Design, you will help shape departmental strategy, drive product excellence, and ensure the successful delivery of services used across Government and the wider public sector.This is a high-profile leadership role overseeing product professionals, supporting services that operate at national scale and form part of the UK's critical digital infrastructure.Experience & Requirements:Proven experience operating at Head of Product, Director of Product, Product Lead, Principal Product Manager or Group Product Manager level within large, complex organisations.Strong track record leading large product functions, departments and multidisciplinary teams, including line management of senior product professionals.Experience defining and delivering product strategy, vision and roadmaps for large-scale digital platforms used by millions of users.Significant experience with platform products (B2B or B2B2C), ideally within complex technology environments.Payments experience is highly desirable, particularly within large-scale platform or transaction-based services.Exceptional senior stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging executives, ministers, directors or equivalent senior leadership groups.Demonstrable experience operating within large-scale organisations and navigating complex stakeholder environments.Strong coaching and mentoring capability, with a passion for developing product teams and raising product management standards.Collaborative leadership style with the ability to thrive within a flat, highly supportive senior management team.Government, public sector or GDS experience is advantageous, although candidates from large-scale commercial organisations will also be considered.Experience applying AI within product environments would be beneficial but is not essential.Key Attributes:Large-scale digital platform leadership.Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.Collaborative leadership and people management experience.If you are an experienced product leader with a background in large-scale platforms, payments, or nationally significant digital services, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

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Lead Research Operations Manager - SC Cleared - Contract
London
£500 - £550 per day
Contract

Lead Research Operations Manager - SC Cleared - ContractRate: £550 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid (London, Bristol or Manchester)IR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Research Operations Manager to drive improvements in research operations across a major digital transformation programme. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, User Research leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to remove operational barriers, improve research delivery, and enable faster, more effective user-centred decision making.Key responsibilities:Lead strategic improvements to Research Operations capability across multiple teamsRemove operational blockers impacting research and content deliveryImprove research processes, governance, tooling, and ways of workingOptimise participant recruitment and access to diverse user groupsSupport research governance, GDPR compliance, and proportionate assurance processesEngage with suppliers, recruitment partners, and research platformsWork closely with senior stakeholders to deliver scalable, practical solutionsCapture and share best practice to improve research delivery across the organisationSkills & Experience:Proven experience leading Research Operations within large, complex organisationsStrong understanding of user research methodologies and agile delivery environmentsExperience improving participant recruitment, research tooling, and governance processesStrong stakeholder engagement and influencing skillsExperience balancing delivery pace with governance and compliance requirementsExperience working with suppliers, agencies, and external research partnersExcellent delivery, prioritisation, and organisational skillsSC Clearance required or eligibility to obtain SC ClearanceIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further

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Communications Engagement Lead - SC Cleared - Contract
London
£500 - £550 per day
Contract

Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Lead - SC Cleared - Contract Rate: £550 per day Duration: Until March 2027 Location: Hybrid IR35: Inside The role: A Government organisation is seeking an experienced Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Lead to support a high-profile digital transformation programme. You will be responsible for developing and delivering communications strategies, managing stakeholder engagement, and supporting senior leaders across a complex government environment. Based on the role description, the focus is on leading communications activity for a major central buying initiative within government. Key responsibilities:* Develop and deliver communications and stakeholder engagement strategies * Lead internal and external communications across multiple stakeholder groups * Create high-quality briefings, FAQs, lines to take, and engagement materials * Manage communications with government departments, suppliers, and senior stakeholders * Build strong relationships with communications teams, press offices, and leadership groups * Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions and provide communications advice to senior leaders * Support reactive communications and correspondence within tight timescales * Drive engagement and participation across a fast-paced transformation programme Skills & Experience:* Extensive experience leading communications and engagement activities for large-scale transformation programmes * Strong stakeholder management experience across complex organisational environments * Experience engaging with senior leaders, executives, or government stakeholders * Ability to produce high-quality briefings, communications, and correspondence at pace * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong relationship-building and influencing capabilities * Experience working within government, public sector, or highly regulated environments desirable * SC Clearance requiredIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Project Assurance Officer - SC Cleared - Contract
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£300 - £325 per day
Contract

Project Assurance Officer - SC Cleared - ContractRate: £325 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid - Milton KeynesIR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking an SC Cleared Project Assurance Officer to support the delivery of a major PMO transformation programme. You will be responsible for providing project assurance, governance oversight, and performance reporting across a diverse project portfolio, helping to ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed time, cost, and quality objectives.Key responsibilities:Conduct project assurance reviews and health checks across multiple projectsSupport governance, compliance, and project control activitiesMonitor and maintain RAID logs, action trackers, and assurance documentationProduce project reporting, dashboards, KPI metrics, and management informationSupport project financial tracking, forecasting, and variance reportingAssist with assurance reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiativesWork closely with Project Managers to identify and mitigate delivery risksSupport the embedding of PMO standards, governance, and best practiceSkills & Experience:Experience working within a PMO, Project Support, or Project Assurance environmentKnowledge of project governance, assurance, and control frameworksExperience managing RAID logs, reporting, and project documentationStrong Excel and Microsoft Office skillsExperience supporting project financial management and reportingExcellent analytical, organisational, and communication skillsAbility to work independently whilst supporting multiple stakeholdersSC Clearance required or eligibility to obtain SC ClearanceIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Digital Delivery Manager - DV Cleared - Contract
London
£600 - £700 per day
Contract

Digital Delivery Manager - DV Cleared - ContractRate: £700 per dayDuration: 6 month contract (extendable)Location: 2 days per week in London, remainder remoteIR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking a DV Cleared Digital Delivery Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex digital and technology projects within a secure environment. You will work closely with end users, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary technical teams to ensure digital services are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to operational and programme objectives.Skills & Experience:Proven experience delivering complex digital, technology, or transformation programmesStrong project and delivery management backgroundExperience managing multiple workstreams in fast-paced environmentsExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsAbility to identify, manage, and mitigate delivery risks and dependenciesExperience working within defence, government, national security, aerospace, or other highly regulated environmentsUnderstanding of governance, assurance, and secure delivery practicesActive DV Clearance essentialKey responsibilities:Lead end-to-end delivery of digital projects and servicesDevelop and maintain delivery plans, milestones, schedules, and reportingManage project scope, risks, dependencies, budgets, and timelinesAct as the primary point of contact for delivery activities across stakeholdersCoordinate multidisciplinary teams including developers, infrastructure engineers, security specialists, architects, and business analystsEnsure compliance with governance, security, and assurance frameworksProduce delivery reporting, dashboards, and risk registersDrive delivery performance across multiple concurrent workstreamsIf available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Portfolio Support Officer - SC Cleared - Outside IR35
London
£350 - £375 per day
Contract

Portfolio Support Officer - SC Cleared - Outside IR35Rate: £350 - £375 per dayDuration: 12 months (1+1 extension)Location: Hybrid (London 5 days/month + occasional East Kilbride)Start: 1 Sept 2026 (TBC)Clearance: Active SCThe roleA Secure Government organisation is seeking a Portfolio Support Officer to provide the operational backbone of the PMF. You will own cadence, governance support, action tracking, document control and operational data flow across a complex multi-supplier portfolio, working closely with PMO and reporting teams.Required experience5+ years' PMO / portfolio support experienceStrong experience in multi-supplier environments (public sector preferred)Excellent meeting, action and document management skillsConfident working with senior stakeholdersStrong Microsoft 365 skills (Excel, SharePoint, MS Project, Power BI consumption)Active SC clearance + UK national (or dual national, one British)Responsibilities PMF operations & governanceManage full meeting cadence (governance, quarterly cycles, stand-ups)Prepare agendas, papers, minutes and decision logsTrack actions to closure and escalate overdue itemsMaintain document control and versioned PMF libraryOperational data & supplier coordinationCollect and chase operational inputs from suppliersPerform first-line data quality checks (format, completeness, consistency)Support data flow into reporting environment with Insights LeadMaintain supplier contact and onboarding informationPMO administrationSupport SOW tracking, changes and approvalsMaintain SOW register and status reportingProvide general PMF logistics, onboarding and admin supportSupport RAID register maintenanceCertifications Essential: PRINCE2 Foundation or APMG PM Foundation or ITIL Foundation Preferred: P3O Foundation, PRINCE2 Practitioner, ITIL Practitioner If you are interested in discussing the position further, please apply in the first instance and we will arrange a time to discuss.

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Integrated Planning & Change Lead - SC Cleared - Outside IR35
London
£450 - £500 per day
Contract

Integrated Planning & Change Lead - SC Cleared - Outside IR35Rate: £450-£500 per dayDuration: 12 months (multi-year likely)Location: Remote with occasional London visitsThe role:A Secure Government organisation is seeking an Integrated Planning & Change Lead to design and run integrated portfolio planning across a complex, multi-supplier transformation programme. You will own the master plan, dependency management and change control across a large-scale delivery environment.Required experience:8+ years' portfolio or multi-programme planning experienceStrong track record in multi-supplier delivery environments (e.g. Home Office, FCDO, MOD)Experience building planning frameworks from scratchAdvanced critical path and dependency mapping (3+ workstreams)Proven change control in complex governance settingsActive SC clearance (used within last 12 months)UK national or dual national (one British nationality required) Responsibilities:Integrated portfolio planningOwn and maintain a master plan across 7+ workstreamsManage critical path, milestones and delivery interdependenciesIdentify and resolve planning/resource conflicts earlyLead monthly re-baselining with delivery partners Cross-supplier dependency managementMaintain dependency register across ~18 suppliersRun dependency reviews with delivery stakeholdersEscalate risks into RAID and report to senior leadership Change controlOwn end-to-end change pipeline and impact assessmentProduce governance-ready change documentationMaintain traceability to the integrated plan Quarterly alignmentSupport quarterly planning cycles and governance forumsEngage in showcases, retrospectives and planning eventsMonitor high-level delivery health and velocity across suppliers If you are interested in discussing the position further, please apply in the first instance and we will arrange a time to discuss.

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Hybrid
Senior Construction Project Manager - NEC4 - DV Cleared
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£500 - £575 per day
Contract

Senior Construction Project Manager - NEC4 - DV Cleared - ContractRate: £575 per dayDuration: 6 months (extendable)Location: 3 days per week in Milton Keynes, rest remoteIR35: InsideThe role:A leading Government Institution are seeking a DV Cleared, Senior Construction Project Manager, to lead the client-side delivery of a major logistics hub construction project.The role requires strong contract management capability (e.g., NEC4) and proficiency with tools such as MS Project is essential for driving performance, efficiency, and high-quality outcomes.Technical SkillsPRINCE2 Practitioner, APMP, ISEB Certificate, or equivalent project management qualificationStrong understanding of Construction Design Management (CDM) 2015 regulations, with demonstrable experience applying them in project delivery.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including the latest versions of Microsoft Project.Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RIBA, RICS, ICE, IStructE, CIBSE, CIOB).In depth knowledge of current legislative and regulatory frameworks relevant to the role.Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple projects within tight timescales and limited resources, often within challenging operational environments containing technical, political, security, support, and logistical considerations.Ability to interface with Project team delivering works directly interfacing with this project.A minimum of 5 years' experience in the following:Planning, monitoring, and controlling projects using PRINCE2, APM, or other recognised methodologies.Delivering complex, multidiscipline estates and construction projects up to £20M in valueAssessing, mitigating, and managing project risks.Managing project budgets and cash-flowDelivering complex estates and security projects within secure environmentsDemonstrable experience working with NEC4 contracts for construction procurement and consultant procurement.Managing major construction projects from inception to completion.Coordinating health and safety requirement, particularly CDM 2015 compliance. If available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Head of Product - Government/Payments - £825 per day
London
£750 - £825 per day
Contract

Head of Product - Government/Payments - £825 per day - ContractRate: Up to £825 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - London preferred (Manchester or Bristol also considered). Attendance typically 1-2 days per week, with occasional travel required.Clearance: BPSS required, SC eligible as a minimum.The Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Product (G6) to join its Senior Management Team on an interim basis.You will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of nationally critical digital platforms (GOV.UK Pay, GOV.UK Notify, GOV.UK Forms and GOV.UK Emergency Alerts. Working closely with Heads of Engineering, Delivery and Design, you will help shape departmental strategy, drive product excellence, and ensure the successful delivery of services used across Government and the wider public sector.This is a high-profile leadership role overseeing product professionals, supporting services that operate at national scale and form part of the UK's critical digital infrastructure.Experience & Requirements:Proven experience operating at Head of Product, Director of Product, Product Lead, Principal Product Manager or Group Product Manager level within large, complex organisations.Strong track record leading large product functions, departments and multidisciplinary teams, including line management of senior product professionals.Experience defining and delivering product strategy, vision and roadmaps for large-scale digital platforms used by millions of users.Significant experience with platform products (B2B or B2B2C), ideally within complex technology environments.Payments experience is highly desirable, particularly within large-scale platform or transaction-based services.Exceptional senior stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging executives, ministers, directors or equivalent senior leadership groups.Demonstrable experience operating within large-scale organisations and navigating complex stakeholder environments.Strong coaching and mentoring capability, with a passion for developing product teams and raising product management standards.Collaborative leadership style with the ability to thrive within a flat, highly supportive senior management team.Government, public sector or GDS experience is advantageous, although candidates from large-scale commercial organisations will also be considered.Experience applying AI within product environments would be beneficial but is not essential.Key Attributes:Large-scale digital platform leadership.Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.Collaborative leadership and people management experience.If you are an experienced product leader with a background in large-scale platforms, payments, or nationally significant digital services, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

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Head of Product (G6) - £825 per day - Contract
London
£750 - £825 per day
Contract

Head of Product (G6) - £825 per day - ContractRate: Up to £825 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - London preferred (Manchester or Bristol also considered). Attendance typically 1-2 days per week, with occasional travel required.Clearance: BPSS required, SC eligible as a minimum.The Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Product (G6) to join its Senior Management Team on an interim basis.You will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of nationally critical digital platforms (GOV.UK Pay, GOV.UK Notify, GOV.UK Forms and GOV.UK Emergency Alerts. Working closely with Heads of Engineering, Delivery and Design, you will help shape departmental strategy, drive product excellence, and ensure the successful delivery of services used across Government and the wider public sector.This is a high-profile leadership role overseeing product professionals, supporting services that operate at national scale and form part of the UK's critical digital infrastructure.Experience & Requirements:Proven experience operating at Head of Product, Director of Product, Product Lead, Principal Product Manager or Group Product Manager level within large, complex organisations.Strong track record leading large product functions, departments and multidisciplinary teams, including line management of senior product professionals.Experience defining and delivering product strategy, vision and roadmaps for large-scale digital platforms used by millions of users.Significant experience with platform products (B2B or B2B2C), ideally within complex technology environments.Payments experience is highly desirable, particularly within large-scale platform or transaction-based services.Exceptional senior stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging executives, ministers, directors or equivalent senior leadership groups.Demonstrable experience operating within large-scale organisations and navigating complex stakeholder environments.Strong coaching and mentoring capability, with a passion for developing product teams and raising product management standards.Collaborative leadership style with the ability to thrive within a flat, highly supportive senior management team.Government, public sector or GDS experience is advantageous, although candidates from large-scale commercial organisations will also be considered.Experience applying AI within product environments would be beneficial but is not essential.Key Attributes:Large-scale digital platform leadership.Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.Collaborative leadership and people management experience.If you are an experienced product leader with a background in large-scale platforms, payments, or nationally significant digital services, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

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Lead Research Operations Manager - SC Cleared - Contract
London
£500 - £550 per day
Contract

Lead Research Operations Manager - SC Cleared - ContractRate: £550 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid (London, Bristol or Manchester)IR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Research Operations Manager to drive improvements in research operations across a major digital transformation programme. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, User Research leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to remove operational barriers, improve research delivery, and enable faster, more effective user-centred decision making.Key responsibilities:Lead strategic improvements to Research Operations capability across multiple teamsRemove operational blockers impacting research and content deliveryImprove research processes, governance, tooling, and ways of workingOptimise participant recruitment and access to diverse user groupsSupport research governance, GDPR compliance, and proportionate assurance processesEngage with suppliers, recruitment partners, and research platformsWork closely with senior stakeholders to deliver scalable, practical solutionsCapture and share best practice to improve research delivery across the organisationSkills & Experience:Proven experience leading Research Operations within large, complex organisationsStrong understanding of user research methodologies and agile delivery environmentsExperience improving participant recruitment, research tooling, and governance processesStrong stakeholder engagement and influencing skillsExperience balancing delivery pace with governance and compliance requirementsExperience working with suppliers, agencies, and external research partnersExcellent delivery, prioritisation, and organisational skillsSC Clearance required or eligibility to obtain SC ClearanceIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further

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Communications Engagement Lead - SC Cleared - Contract
London
£500 - £550 per day
Contract

Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Lead - SC Cleared - Contract Rate: £550 per day Duration: Until March 2027 Location: Hybrid IR35: Inside The role: A Government organisation is seeking an experienced Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Lead to support a high-profile digital transformation programme. You will be responsible for developing and delivering communications strategies, managing stakeholder engagement, and supporting senior leaders across a complex government environment. Based on the role description, the focus is on leading communications activity for a major central buying initiative within government. Key responsibilities:* Develop and deliver communications and stakeholder engagement strategies * Lead internal and external communications across multiple stakeholder groups * Create high-quality briefings, FAQs, lines to take, and engagement materials * Manage communications with government departments, suppliers, and senior stakeholders * Build strong relationships with communications teams, press offices, and leadership groups * Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions and provide communications advice to senior leaders * Support reactive communications and correspondence within tight timescales * Drive engagement and participation across a fast-paced transformation programme Skills & Experience:* Extensive experience leading communications and engagement activities for large-scale transformation programmes * Strong stakeholder management experience across complex organisational environments * Experience engaging with senior leaders, executives, or government stakeholders * Ability to produce high-quality briefings, communications, and correspondence at pace * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong relationship-building and influencing capabilities * Experience working within government, public sector, or highly regulated environments desirable * SC Clearance requiredIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Project Assurance Officer - SC Cleared - Contract
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£300 - £325 per day
Contract

Project Assurance Officer - SC Cleared - ContractRate: £325 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid - Milton KeynesIR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking an SC Cleared Project Assurance Officer to support the delivery of a major PMO transformation programme. You will be responsible for providing project assurance, governance oversight, and performance reporting across a diverse project portfolio, helping to ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed time, cost, and quality objectives.Key responsibilities:Conduct project assurance reviews and health checks across multiple projectsSupport governance, compliance, and project control activitiesMonitor and maintain RAID logs, action trackers, and assurance documentationProduce project reporting, dashboards, KPI metrics, and management informationSupport project financial tracking, forecasting, and variance reportingAssist with assurance reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiativesWork closely with Project Managers to identify and mitigate delivery risksSupport the embedding of PMO standards, governance, and best practiceSkills & Experience:Experience working within a PMO, Project Support, or Project Assurance environmentKnowledge of project governance, assurance, and control frameworksExperience managing RAID logs, reporting, and project documentationStrong Excel and Microsoft Office skillsExperience supporting project financial management and reportingExcellent analytical, organisational, and communication skillsAbility to work independently whilst supporting multiple stakeholdersSC Clearance required or eligibility to obtain SC ClearanceIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Digital Delivery Manager - DV Cleared - Contract
London
£600 - £700 per day
Contract

Digital Delivery Manager - DV Cleared - ContractRate: £700 per dayDuration: 6 month contract (extendable)Location: 2 days per week in London, remainder remoteIR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking a DV Cleared Digital Delivery Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex digital and technology projects within a secure environment. You will work closely with end users, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary technical teams to ensure digital services are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to operational and programme objectives.Skills & Experience:Proven experience delivering complex digital, technology, or transformation programmesStrong project and delivery management backgroundExperience managing multiple workstreams in fast-paced environmentsExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsAbility to identify, manage, and mitigate delivery risks and dependenciesExperience working within defence, government, national security, aerospace, or other highly regulated environmentsUnderstanding of governance, assurance, and secure delivery practicesActive DV Clearance essentialKey responsibilities:Lead end-to-end delivery of digital projects and servicesDevelop and maintain delivery plans, milestones, schedules, and reportingManage project scope, risks, dependencies, budgets, and timelinesAct as the primary point of contact for delivery activities across stakeholdersCoordinate multidisciplinary teams including developers, infrastructure engineers, security specialists, architects, and business analystsEnsure compliance with governance, security, and assurance frameworksProduce delivery reporting, dashboards, and risk registersDrive delivery performance across multiple concurrent workstreamsIf available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Portfolio Support Officer - SC Cleared - Outside IR35
London
£350 - £375 per day
Contract

Portfolio Support Officer - SC Cleared - Outside IR35Rate: £350 - £375 per dayDuration: 12 months (1+1 extension)Location: Hybrid (London 5 days/month + occasional East Kilbride)Start: 1 Sept 2026 (TBC)Clearance: Active SCThe roleA Secure Government organisation is seeking a Portfolio Support Officer to provide the operational backbone of the PMF. You will own cadence, governance support, action tracking, document control and operational data flow across a complex multi-supplier portfolio, working closely with PMO and reporting teams.Required experience5+ years' PMO / portfolio support experienceStrong experience in multi-supplier environments (public sector preferred)Excellent meeting, action and document management skillsConfident working with senior stakeholdersStrong Microsoft 365 skills (Excel, SharePoint, MS Project, Power BI consumption)Active SC clearance + UK national (or dual national, one British)Responsibilities PMF operations & governanceManage full meeting cadence (governance, quarterly cycles, stand-ups)Prepare agendas, papers, minutes and decision logsTrack actions to closure and escalate overdue itemsMaintain document control and versioned PMF libraryOperational data & supplier coordinationCollect and chase operational inputs from suppliersPerform first-line data quality checks (format, completeness, consistency)Support data flow into reporting environment with Insights LeadMaintain supplier contact and onboarding informationPMO administrationSupport SOW tracking, changes and approvalsMaintain SOW register and status reportingProvide general PMF logistics, onboarding and admin supportSupport RAID register maintenanceCertifications Essential: PRINCE2 Foundation or APMG PM Foundation or ITIL Foundation Preferred: P3O Foundation, PRINCE2 Practitioner, ITIL Practitioner If you are interested in discussing the position further, please apply in the first instance and we will arrange a time to discuss.

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Integrated Planning & Change Lead - SC Cleared - Outside IR35
London
£450 - £500 per day
Contract

Integrated Planning & Change Lead - SC Cleared - Outside IR35Rate: £450-£500 per dayDuration: 12 months (multi-year likely)Location: Remote with occasional London visitsThe role:A Secure Government organisation is seeking an Integrated Planning & Change Lead to design and run integrated portfolio planning across a complex, multi-supplier transformation programme. You will own the master plan, dependency management and change control across a large-scale delivery environment.Required experience:8+ years' portfolio or multi-programme planning experienceStrong track record in multi-supplier delivery environments (e.g. Home Office, FCDO, MOD)Experience building planning frameworks from scratchAdvanced critical path and dependency mapping (3+ workstreams)Proven change control in complex governance settingsActive SC clearance (used within last 12 months)UK national or dual national (one British nationality required) Responsibilities:Integrated portfolio planningOwn and maintain a master plan across 7+ workstreamsManage critical path, milestones and delivery interdependenciesIdentify and resolve planning/resource conflicts earlyLead monthly re-baselining with delivery partners Cross-supplier dependency managementMaintain dependency register across ~18 suppliersRun dependency reviews with delivery stakeholdersEscalate risks into RAID and report to senior leadership Change controlOwn end-to-end change pipeline and impact assessmentProduce governance-ready change documentationMaintain traceability to the integrated plan Quarterly alignmentSupport quarterly planning cycles and governance forumsEngage in showcases, retrospectives and planning eventsMonitor high-level delivery health and velocity across suppliers If you are interested in discussing the position further, please apply in the first instance and we will arrange a time to discuss.

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Senior Construction Project Manager - NEC4 - DV Cleared
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£500 - £575 per day
Contract

Senior Construction Project Manager - NEC4 - DV Cleared - ContractRate: £575 per dayDuration: 6 months (extendable)Location: 3 days per week in Milton Keynes, rest remoteIR35: InsideThe role:A leading Government Institution are seeking a DV Cleared, Senior Construction Project Manager, to lead the client-side delivery of a major logistics hub construction project.The role requires strong contract management capability (e.g., NEC4) and proficiency with tools such as MS Project is essential for driving performance, efficiency, and high-quality outcomes.Technical SkillsPRINCE2 Practitioner, APMP, ISEB Certificate, or equivalent project management qualificationStrong understanding of Construction Design Management (CDM) 2015 regulations, with demonstrable experience applying them in project delivery.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including the latest versions of Microsoft Project.Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RIBA, RICS, ICE, IStructE, CIBSE, CIOB).In depth knowledge of current legislative and regulatory frameworks relevant to the role.Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple projects within tight timescales and limited resources, often within challenging operational environments containing technical, political, security, support, and logistical considerations.Ability to interface with Project team delivering works directly interfacing with this project.A minimum of 5 years' experience in the following:Planning, monitoring, and controlling projects using PRINCE2, APM, or other recognised methodologies.Delivering complex, multidiscipline estates and construction projects up to £20M in valueAssessing, mitigating, and managing project risks.Managing project budgets and cash-flowDelivering complex estates and security projects within secure environmentsDemonstrable experience working with NEC4 contracts for construction procurement and consultant procurement.Managing major construction projects from inception to completion.Coordinating health and safety requirement, particularly CDM 2015 compliance. If available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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