Senior Project & Programme Manager

Senior Project & Programme Manager
Car Park & Highway Design Team (Client-Facing)


Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Bradley Business Park, Huddersfield (Office) and travel within the UK

Industry: Construction and Retail

Salary: £48k – £62k per year depending on experience + car allowance and benefits

The Company

Since our founding in 2006, Gleneagles Project Services Ltd have built a strong reputation as a trusted leader in construction management consultancy. We specialise in project and programme management, highway design and engineering, planning, and surveying.

Our dedicated team delivers expert, client-focused services across a wide range of construction sectors, with particular expertise in the retail industry.

Based in modern offices on the outskirts of Huddersfield, with excellent motorway links, we are a small but agile business. Our continued success is driven by our commitment to building diverse, high-performing teams, minimising risk, creating real value, and delivering projects safely, responsibly, and on time.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Project & Programme Manager to lead the delivery of multiple car park and highway projects. This client-facing role demands strong commercial awareness and cost management expertise, as you’ll be accountable for budgets, contracts, and overall financial performance across your portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives on building relationships, driving financial efficiency, and delivering infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities.

The role is full time (37.5 hours per week), office based with regular travel throughout the UK. We also offer flexibility, dependant on the role.

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What You’ll Bring

  • Proven experience in project and programme management.
  • Strong financial and commercial skills, with a background in cost management, budgetary control, and contract administration.
  • Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
  • Knowledge of car park and highway designs
  • Proficiency in reporting, financial tracking, and performance measurement.
  • Professional certifications are desirable.
  • A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to balance cost efficiency and quality delivery.

What Success Looks Like

  • Projects delivered on-time, on-budget, and within scope.
  • Cost efficiencies identified and achieved without compromising quality.
  • High client satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Strong financial reporting and commercial performance across programmes.

Why Join Us?

  • Take ownership of programmes with real financial accountability.
  • Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.
  • Career growth and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Essential

  • Skilled in PC usage and associated software including Microsoft Office (MS Excel in particular)
  • Full driving license and own car with ability to travel within the UK
  • Understanding of CDM Regulations
  • Ability to read and understand 2D drawings

Desirable

  • Educated to degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in relevant subject.
  • CSCS card – Black/gold/white (or possess the qualifications to achieve).
  • SMSTS
  • Asbestos Awareness training.
  • Up to date knowledge on H&S legislation.
  • Chartered membership of a relevant body.

Benefits

  • 25 Holidays, plus bank holidays (Christmas: the office is closed for 1 week, retain 3 holidays)
  • An extra day’s holiday on your birthday
  • Option to buy additional holidays
  • Salary Sacrifice pension contribution up to 3% (to meet government requirements)
  • Health Shield (Discounts at major retailers, Employee Assistance Programme, etc.) Qualifying period applies.
  • Life Insurance cover (3 times salary), includes Smart Health (24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, a health check, a nutritionist consultation, expert second medical opinions, and personalised online fitness programmes), Bereavement counselling and probate helpline
  • Training paid for (subject to training agreement)
  • Professional fees paid
  • Wellness programme
  • Cycle to work Scheme available
  • Tech Scheme available
  • On-site parking

Join GPS and play a crucial role by taking ownership of end-to-end car park and highways programme delivery to make a real difference to communities across the UK. If you’re interested please apply below and send us your CV.

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