Programme Manager

Job Description:

The opportunity:

Are you an experienced and motivated infrastructure / construction project management professional who wants to lead the delivery of projects in one of the world’s top manufacturers of radars, lasers, and infrared countermeasures systems? Are you looking to join a business that is growing and are you willing to take on a new and exciting challenge? If so Leonardo have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Programme Manager to join our Edinburgh based facilities projects team.

The Edinburgh Programme Manager will lead and co-ordinate all infrastructure / construction projects across the Leonardo Edinburgh site including the management of key supply-chain partners and professional third-parties, in collaboration with the site SVP, the site leadership team, and other senior stakeholders.

The role is based in Edinburgh, but there is an opportunity to work on a hybrid basis, reaping the rewards of working in the office and at home; you will also be required to occasionally travel to other Leonardo UK locations. The variety of projects will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally, supported by Leonardo’s strong learning and development culture.

Reporting to the Head of Facilities Projects you will lead and direct a significant infrastructure / construction programme of works. In addition, you will be part of the Projects leadership team, supporting the evolution of the projects delivery strategy.

If you have a passion for project management excellence and are excited about delivering projects within a complex and challenging environment, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll do as the Edinburgh Programme Manager:

• As the Edinburgh Programme Manager you will be accountable for the successful, compliant, safe and on time delivery of all site infrastructure and construction projects.
• In doing this you will engage with site key stakeholders and enterprise delivery partners in owning, developing, defining, coordinating and implementing the site infrastructure / construction project programme encompassing all the RIBA stages of work.
• You will ensure that all projects within the agreed programme are effectively progressed and delivered in compliance with CDM regulations and Leonardo processes.
• You will lead the delivery of a wide range of projects including net zero infrastructure, business growth projects, workspace reconfigurations and refurbishments, site M&E and fabric infrastructure upgrades and security projects.
• Ensure that the project programme for Edinburgh is organised effectively to meet the site requirements and priorities, notably safety and compliance, business growth and capability.
• As the Edinburgh Programme Manager you will be collaborating with the wider site and UK FM teams in championing a culture of project management continuous improvement and best practice.

What we need from you:

You really must have:

• Demonstrable experience and performance in a similar infrastructure / construction programme management role, within a complex and technical, multi-stakeholder organisation.
• Fully conversant with the Building Safety Act 2022 and CDM Regulations (2015)
• Degree in relevant subject.
• Membership of / Accreditation by a relevant professional body.
• Good communicator, with strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• The ability to lead, collaborate and work effectively as part of an extended enterprise delivery team.
• Numerate, commercial and analytical with a high level of drive and commitment – results focused,

It would be nice if you had:

• Experience of working in defence / high security environments.
• Experience of working in high-tech engineering / manufacturing / industrial businesses.
• Experience of delivering net zero infrastructure and workplace change projects.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our company benefits please our website here.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

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