Programme Director

Costain Group PLC

Programme Director responsible for leadership of the MSP contract for Costain. Overseeing integrated framework, client service delivery, and operational improvements in Greater Manchester.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeGreater Manchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex programme delivery while managing multiple stakeholder groups and ensuring compliance with contract management systems. Emphasizes innovative leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to safety, health, and environmental standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Complex Programme DeliveryStakeholder ManagementInnovative LeadershipService Delivery ManagementContract Compliance

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Soft Skills

Team DevelopmentClear CommunicationDecision MakingNegotiation SkillsCollaborative Thinking

Industry Keywords

MSP Contract ManagementCost ManagementSafety, Health and EnvironmentBest PracticeSuccession Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading the MSP contract for Costain
Ability to lead a complex integrated framework
Establish clear lines of communication throughout the team
Champion Safety, Health and Environment
Present proposals for improvements
Overall responsibility for service delivery
Understand commercial drivers and manage cost management
Ensure compliance with the Contract Management System
Promote a culture of innovation and best practice
Ensure succession plans are in place for key roles

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in complex Programme delivery
Experience of managing multiple stakeholder groups – internal and external
Experience of working in and leading in, highly collaborative environments
Innovative, visible and inspirational leadership
Team creation, development, coaching with delegation and empowerment
Collaborative thinker and operator
Sound judgement and decision making
Prioritisation and Planning
Integrator
Strong and clear communication style (s)
Takes responsibility and ownership
Ability to challenge
Willing to develop and continuously improve
Demonstrates good negotiation skills and doesn’t shy away from difficult conversations

Benefits

Comp & perks

APM Chartered Project Professional or similar