Programme Manager in Reading

Opportunity Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, programme management, architecture and environmental consulting. We strive to innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships, aiming to future‑proof our cities and infrastructure worldwide. Together, we redefine what’s possible.

The Programme Management and Commercial Management (PMCM) team is looking for a Programme Manager to work with our clients in the water sector to deliver large‑scale capital investments. This role can be based from our offices in Reading, London or High Wycombe but travel to Reading will be required at least two days a week.

Responsibilities

• Expertise in managing benefits, costs and commercial aspects of programmes, including ensuring financial efficiency and value, and managing projects and programmes from inception to completion for successful delivery.
• Understanding and reporting performance metrics with a sharp eye for detail, maintaining accuracy and quality in all deliverables, and continuously driving learning, innovation, process improvement and team capabilities.
• Leadership in collaborative improvement and change management, fostering a culture of coaching and innovation, enhancing team safety and promoting accountability for effective problem‑solving and performance management.
• Analysis through independent research and synthesis of information, developing strategies, resolving conflicts proactively, prioritising solutions that drive project success and stakeholder alignment.
• Risk management and proactive negotiation, assessing risks, providing recommendations, and facilitating effective stakeholder engagement to support informed decision‑making and empower team success.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as a programme manager.
• Experience in the water sector preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully leading and managing teams to achieve desired outcomes.
• APM qualified or equivalent preferred.

Benefits

• People Culture: friendly and collaborative environment.
• Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance, discounted gym membership and other benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great projects across the UK and Ireland.
• Industry‑leading training and development and paid professional subscriptions.
• Global integrated working structure with transfer options.

About Stantec: The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.