Construction Program Manager

OneSchool Global UK is part of the OneSchool Global network, one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world with 126 campuses across 20 countries. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Construction Programme Manager to join the team on a full time, two-year fixed term basis. This role is remote working with regular travel.

As the Construction Programme Manager, you will play a key role in driving and delivering the Campus Modernisation Programme across the UK region. Reporting directly into the Regional Director of Operations, you will display strong leadership skills, be qualified and have a proven background in the building industry for delivering a range of high value multi-disciplined projects against strategic objectives. Your leadership style and relationship building will improve project governance and productivity, whilst enhancing innovative thinking and opportunities for continuous improvement.

About You

• Have a thorough understanding of businesses deliverables and priorities, knowing what part you play.
• Demonstrates and leads project excellence, being a credible and trusted partner within other business functions.
• Have attention to detail and good organisation skills with the ability to multitask.
• Knowing when to lead and when to be led, having the energy and drive to deliver beyond expectation.
• Build a strong network that stretches beyond your own function.
• Making decisions based on your values and what’s right for our colleagues and business.
• Taking a hands-on, enthusiastic, pro-active approach and communicating effectively at all levels.
• Being self-reliant, motivated with the ability to simplify issues and drive solutions.
• Learn quickly and effectively whilst working under pressure and doing the right thing for the business.
• Holding others accountable for consistently delivering agreed project processes and feedback for improvements.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Tertiary qualifications and/or 5+ years’ experience in a Programme Manager role.
• Management qualification such as Prince2.
• Proven experience operating efficiently, proactively and relatively autonomously in a busy, hands-on role.
• Proven experience working effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Develop a ‘One Team’ culture both within the Operation team and wider UK business.
• Set an example of positive personal integrity and professionalism, with positive, appropriate and effective communications and relationships at all levels.
• Uphold the OneSchool Global ethos and values within all areas of responsibility.

We offer:

• A competitive salary, staff laptop, free breakfast and lunches and on-site free parking.
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.
• Workplace pension scheme and Staff Referral scheme.
• Supportive staff, and an involved community who are committed to improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals.
• Excellent premises and well-equipped office space providing a modern and technologically advanced environment.
• Dedicated and talented specialist employees who work together to continually build upon our high standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Strategy & Planning: You will strategically plan, schedule, and lead multiple construction projects across the UK portfolio, ensuring all projects within the programme are completed on time and within budget. You will lead the construction project lifecycles from initial idea through to successful completion, setting out clear project methodologies and governance that embeds a structured approach with standardisation. You will implement an agile change management process that tracks change requests, approvals, and their impact through the program lifecycle.
• Compliance & Risk: You will implement detailed construction strategies through a critical path that ensures the business is fully compliant to all UK regulations and laws. You will implement a robust quality control and continuous improvements process that guarantees all contractual agreements meet the required design standards, specifications and corrective actions are taken to address nonconformities. You will proactively identify potential risks and issues, with mitigation strategies in place that address them.
• Cost Control: You will monitor and manage project expenses to ensure they are aligned with the approved budget allocations. You will identify, analyse and provide insights to cost variations, with corrective actions for overruns or understands.

The OneSchool Global Culture is based on strong values, and we have a supportive and dynamic team of educators and professional staff across the globe.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal conversation regarding the role, please email Terry Arnett, our Talent Acquisitions Partner.

Closing Date for application forms: Friday 27th June 2025. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online searches and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.