Project and Programme Manager in London

Project and Programme Manager in London

London Full-Time 44075 - 47181 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead exciting property projects and ensure smooth delivery from start to finish.
  • Company: Join a dynamic Estates and Facilities Department at SYFR Headquarters in Sheffield.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible hours, and 28 days annual leave.
  • Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on community projects while developing your project management skills.
  • Qualifications: Must have a relevant project management qualification and extensive experience.

The predicted salary is between 44075 - 47181 £ per year.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Estates and Facilities Department for an experienced Project and Programme Manager to join the CAPITAL Programmes Section, based at Headquarters in Sheffield.

The overall purpose of the role will be to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of all property related programmes and individual projects, delivered through government frameworks. You will be responsible for producing planning and project documentation from initial business case through to project delivery and handover, evaluating and ensuring value for money is achieved via the framework agreements. You will also be reporting on project status and communicating to senior stakeholders via formal reporting processes, implementing best practice across the team in project delivery.

This is a senior management position, acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders and holding responsibility for project completion and handover, including ensuring that Health & Safety and projects run smoothly and in line with budget control. You will be the lead Project Manager on CAPITAL programming workstreams and the delivery of planned annual estates projects.

Applicants must hold a relevant project management qualification and have extensive experience working in live environments. You will also possess sound knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation, Building Regulations, Asset Management principles and CAPITAL Budget/Programmes management.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on Sunday 30th August 2026.

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus.

Project and Programme Manager in London employer: South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is an exceptional employer, offering a meaningful role as a Home Fire Safety Advisor that directly impacts the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals in the community. With a strong commitment to employee growth, flexible working arrangements, and a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, staff are supported through professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and a robust pension scheme. Working from either Barnsley or Doncaster Station, employees can engage in rewarding community initiatives while enjoying access to on-site facilities and discounts, making it a fulfilling place to build a career.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue

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South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Project and Programme Manager in London

Project Management
Stakeholder Communication
Planning and Project Documentation
Value for Money Evaluation
Health & Safety Legislation Knowledge
Building Regulations Knowledge
Asset Management Principles