Trainee Programme Manager

Overall purpose of the job:

• Working as part of the Operations Management team, you will manage programmes across multiple teams within a designated geographical area to ensure resources are fully engaged and operating efficiently.




• Collaborate with the Operations Management team to ensure projects are allocated to appropriately skilled teams and programmed within the correct timescales.




• Work closely with the Client's Programme and Scheduling Team to ensure all required permits are in place, maximising productivity and minimising the risk of Section 74 penalties and programme overruns.




• Capture and report weekly delivery statistics, including completed works and future forecasts.




• In conjunction with the Operations Management Team, identify any changes to the tendered design and gather supporting evidence for compensation events.




• Work closely with the Commercial team to ensure compensation events and supporting evidence are submitted within required contractual timescales.




• Support the production and maintenance of weekly performance dashboards and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain daily communication with Site Managers to understand the progress and status of all active projects.




• Work with the Area Manager to develop and maintain a sustainable programme of works for all operational teams.




• Ensure operatives with the appropriate skills and qualifications are allocated to each project by utilising available skills and competency data.




• Attend client programme, planning and coordination meetings as required.




• Liaise with Site Managers and clients to ensure permits are aligned with programme requirements and provide sufficient duration for the completion of works.




• Provide relevant programme and performance data to the Client Contract Manager when required.




• Gather and report weekly performance statistics from Site Managers, sharing updates with the wider operational team.




• Develop, communicate and implement agreed processes and best practices to support operational objectives.




• Ensure any programme impacts or delays are escalated to the Area Manager and that all supporting evidence is gathered to support any potential compensation event.




• Attend weekly operational meetings and highlight any risks, concerns or issues that may affect programme delivery and output targets.




• Support other operational activities necessary to maintain productivity, including (but not limited to) site moves, plant hires/off-hires, breakdowns, and PPE requirements.

Development & Learning Responsibilities

As a Trainee Programme Manager, you will be expected to actively develop the skills, knowledge and experience required to progress within the role. This will include:

• Working closely with the Lead Programme Manager and wider Operations Management Team to gain a thorough understanding of programme management principles and best practice.




• Developing an understanding of contractual requirements, compensation events and commercial processes.




• Building effective working relationships with clients, operational teams and internal stakeholders.




• Developing knowledge of permit requirements, project planning processes and resource allocation.




• Supporting the preparation and analysis of operational performance data, forecasts and dashboards.




• Participating in training, coaching and mentoring opportunities to support your professional development.




• Taking ownership of personal learning and continuously seeking opportunities to improve knowledge and skills relevant to the role.




• Gaining a comprehensive understanding of SQS procedures, client requirements and industry regulations.