FDM is a global
business and technology consultancy seeking an experienced Programme Manager to
support our client with the delivery of a major
portfolio of infrastructure projects.
You will play a key
role in leading the successful delivery of multiple concurrent highways, roads,
and active travel initiatives across the Leeds region, supporting city-wide
regeneration and transport improvement programmes. Working in a client-side environment,
you will collaborate with local authorities, delivery
partners, contractors, and senior public sector stakeholders to ensure projects
are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with strategic objectives.
This is an exciting
opportunity to contribute to high-profile public sector infrastructure
programmes that will have a lasting impact on regional connectivity,
sustainable transport, and economic growth across West Yorkshire.
This contract runs
initially until March 2027, with the potential for extension. The role requires
attendance within the Leeds or West Yorkshire area approximately one day per week, with the
remainder of the time working remotely.
About the Role:
We are seeking an
experienced Programme Manager with a strong highways and roads infrastructure
background to oversee a portfolio of construction and transport projects
delivered under the Transforming Cities Fund programme.
You will be
responsible for coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, managing
stakeholder relationships, overseeing programme governance, and ensuring the
successful delivery of capital investment initiatives. Working closely with
local authorities, engineers, contractors, and senior leaders, you will provide
programme leadership across a complex and evolving infrastructure environment.
The role requires
exceptional stakeholder management, commercial awareness, programme governance,
and delivery leadership capabilities. You will act as a trusted client-side
representative, ensuring alignment between delivery partners and strategic
programme objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Leading the delivery of
multiple concurrent highways, roads, and transport infrastructure projects
across the portfolio
- Providing programme oversight
for major capital investment and regeneration initiatives
- Managing programme
governance, reporting, and assurance activities across all projects
- Developing and maintaining
programme delivery plans, schedules, and performance metrics
- Coordinating internal and
external stakeholders, including local authorities, contractors,
consultants, and delivery partners
- Monitoring programme risks,
issues, dependencies, and mitigation activities
- Ensuring projects are
delivered in accordance with agreed budgets, timelines, and quality
standards
- Supporting procurement,
commercial, and contract management activities where required
- Providing regular programme
reporting and delivery updates to senior leadership and governance boards
- Facilitating stakeholder
meetings, workshops, and decision-making forums
- Ensuring alignment between
programme activities and wider regional transport and regeneration
strategies
- Acting as a client-side
representative to drive successful delivery outcomes across the
infrastructure portfolio