Location
Warrington or Manchester offices with hybrid working (mix of in-office and home-working)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary package (not specified)

About the Role
As a Programme Manager within Stantec, you will work closely with clients and internal teams to define, develop and deliver complex programmes across the water sector. You will apply programme management processes and systems to ensure effective delivery throughout all phases of the programme lifecycle, ensuring programmes are delivered on time, on budget and to quality standards. You will lead in developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and partner organisations, providing leadership, guidance and constructive challenge focused on outcome-driven decision making. Your role includes sharing best practice and acting as a trusted advisor to clients. You will be involved in early-stage strategic support, driving lean solutions to achieve outperformance and affordability, as well as plan creation and optimisation. Working in complex environments, your success will depend on collaboration with clients and stakeholder engagement at all business levels.

About Stantec
Stantec is a leading global consultancy with over 34,000 employees in more than 450 locations across 6 continents. With over 150 years of experience in the UK, we plan, design, deliver and manage infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective solutions that translate clients’ visions into deliverable plans and efficient designs based on technical excellence and market insight. We focus on clean growth, economic transformation and meeting future community needs while fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Our Team
Joining our Programme Management team means becoming part of a community passionate about delivering quality service to clients and their customers. Our roles vary between clients, requiring adaptability, proactivity in providing tailored programme management solutions, and collaboration to achieve outstanding results.

Experience
Senior experience in programme management within the water sector and/or capital delivery environment is essential. Proven track record of delivering complex water programmes and capital projects.

About you
- Passionate about delivering and optimising programmes with innovative solutions that consider community impact
- Skilled in engaging clients and stakeholders at all levels to deliver innovative solutions
- Collaborative team player able to work with clients, consultants and delivery partners to influence strategy and culture
- Driven and eager to challenge conventional thinking
- Adaptable to different working environments and proactive in providing tailored programme management solutions
- Enthusiastic leader who inspires and guides teams

Qualifications
Industry-recognised qualification such as CEng, APM PMQ or MSP Foundation and Practitioner is required. Candidates at all levels of experience are welcome, especially those seeking new challenges and professional development opportunities.