DESCRIPTION

G&T are currently looking for a Programme Manager to join an established team deployed on a fibre project for a utility client.
As Programme Manager you will play a senior role within a fast-paced Construction Management Office to achieve the clients capital build plans and ambitions, leading the multi dwelling unit (MDU) enablement programme for pre-fibre installation.
Working in an integrated manner with other departments including Field, Planning, Commercial, you will play a key leadership role to ensure delivery of an important capital programme for the client. You will ensure robust monitoring of performance to be assessed and prioritisation and criticality of activities to the programme team on a regular basis to maintain pace of delivery. Your responsibilities will include monitoring schedule, cost, risk and performance data and aligning to the contract routes and mechanisms put in place by the Commercial team. You will provide early insight of any potential deviation from the programme plan and propose remedial actions (such as advancement or deferment of activities) in order that threats can be avoided and opportunities can be exploited. This role is based out of client offices in London and will require a minimum of 3 days on site.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Approx 7+ years experience delivering projects and programmes
• Telecoms sector experience is required
• Engineering background
• Experience of large high profile capital programmes
• Good analytical, IT and interpretational skills
• Effective networking and strong communication and presentation skills
• Fosters close relationships with clients, resolving issues and exceeding client expectations
• Professional qualification/membership preferred but not essential.

ABOUT US

Gardiner & Theobald is an independent construction and property consultancy committed to providing world class service to our clients. Our dedicated team of over 1,300 people delivers Cost Management, Project Management and Specialist Consultancy services from a network of UK and US offices bound by a common purpose - to build a better tomorrow.
We define our success by the value we create for our clients, the fulfilling careers we build for our people and our contribution to the communities we work in. Our own long-term business performance aligns profit with purpose, taking social and environmental responsibility for our actions and the legacy we leave behind.
People are central to our mission. Rewarding individuals based on their unique abilities, talent and hard work, we believe in the quality of experiences and investing in a collaborative culture where all can thrive.

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