Programme Lead / Senior Project Surveyor
Employer not disclosed
Senior Programme Lead / Key Account Manager (Defence Projects) We're supporting a leading consultancy within the Defence & Security sector to hire an experienced Programme Lead / Senior Project Surveyor to take ownership of a growing portfolio of defence projects and strategic client accounts. This is a client-facing leadership role blending programme delivery, commercial accountability, and relationship / account management across long-term, high-trust engagements. You'll lead work across RIBA Stages 0-6 (from scope and design coordination through to construction support and handover), ensuring projects are clearly defined, commercially sound, and delivered to a consistently high standard. Key responsibilities Own and develop strategic client accounts, acting as the senior relationship lead Lead delivery of multiple defence projects across RIBA Stages 0-6 Be the primary client interface: stakeholder management, governance, and delivery oversight Undertake site visits, define scope, identify risks, and shape delivery plans Develop fee proposals and support forecasting/cost reporting Coordinate multidisciplinary surveying/design teams and produce high-quality tender packages Provide construction-stage support (incl. inspections during RIBA 5) Oversee handover, including as-built documentation Support and mentor junior team members What we're looking for Strong background in programme delivery (ideally design-led built environment projects) Proven experience across RIBA Stages 0-6 Excellent client-facing / account management and stakeholder skills Commercially astute: comfortable owning fees, forecasting, and delivery performance Good understanding of building pathology / construction technology Familiarity with JCT and NEC contracts Experience working in regulated / secure environments (Defence/MoD desirable) Security clearance and British nationality required
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