Infrastructure Programme Manager

Job description

We are working with a specialist consultancy who is seeking an experienced senior leader to join their team as Infrastructure Programme & Business Growth - Associate Director. This is a dual-focus role combining programme delivery leadership with business development, offering an exciting opportunity to make an immediate impact on critical NHS infrastructure programmes.

You will take ownership of a critical fire safety programme for a major NHS client, ensuring seamless delivery through a structured handover. Alongside this, you will drive our growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities, building on their strong reputation in the healthcare infrastructure sector.

This role is offered as a 12-month fixed-term consultancy contract, outside IR35, with potential for extension or permanent conversion based on performance.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Leadership (approx. 60%)

- Take full ownership of the Fire Programme as the outgoing lead transitions over a 6-week handover period

- Manage and deliver infrastructure projects in line with NHS guidance and regulatory requirements

- Act as the senior client interface, providing assurance to NHS stakeholders and maintaining strong relationships

- Oversee project budgets, timelines, and reporting, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks

- Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners to ensure successful delivery

- Identify and mitigate programme risks, escalating where necessary

- Ensure all work meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance

Business Development (approx. 40%)

- Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within the NHS and wider healthcare infrastructure sector

- Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers across client organisations

- Lead the development of proposals, bids, and presentations to secure new contracts

- Represent the organisation at industry events and networking opportunities

- Collaborate with the MD and wider team to shape the company's growth strategy

- Contribute to thought leadership and market intelligence to strengthen their competitive position

Person Specification

Essential Experience & Qualifications

- Significant experience in infrastructure project delivery, ideally within NHS or healthcare environments

- Proven track record of managing regulated programmes (fire safety, M&E, or similar)

- Strong understanding of NHS guidance, building regulations, and compliance frameworks

- Experience acting as a senior client-facing lead, managing complex stakeholder relationships

- Demonstrable success in business development, including winning new work and building client relationships

- Ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and deliver to time and quality standards

- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

- Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and take ownership

Desirable

· Professional qualification (e.g., APM, CIOB, RICS, or equivalent)

· Knowledge of NEC contracts

· Existing network within NHS or healthcare infrastructure sector

· Track record of leading multi-million pound programmes with significant complexity

· Experience at board-level engagement with NHS Trust executives

· Established reputation and network within the healthcare infrastructure market

· Ability to shape and influence company strategy at the highest level

Salary & benefits

· Competitive salary: £90,000 - £100,000 per annum (outside IR35)

· Performance-related commission on new business introduced

· Flexible working with a focus on delivery rather than presenteeism

· Opportunity to make a real impact on critical NHS infrastructure programmes

· Supportive team environment with experienced professionals

· Potential for permanent role or contract extension beyond 12 months

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-03-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English