Programme Manager

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Location:

Flexible location - Travel across all networks

Advertised Salary: £70,000 to £72,000 per annum

Job Function:
Operations

Working Hours:

37

Location Type:
Hybrid

Contract Type:
Permanent

Posting End Date:
Sunday 11th January 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Manager to join our Capital Delivery team.

This is a permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work across the network and spend approximately three days per week on-site across all five networks. A Full UK Driving Licence is required, and subject to meeting the mileage requirements a Company Car/Car Allowance will be provided.

As a Programme Manager, you’ll take ownership of a significant portfolio of workranging from large scale Capital works to high volume smaller investment programmes - focusing on programme management rather than individual project delivery. You’ll lead programme, planning, governance and assurance processes, embed structured lessons learned, and drive continuous improvement across Capital Delivery whilst working closely along side the operational and commercial functions.

• Programme Leadership – Manage and deliver large-scale programmes, ensuring programme, planning, and resourcing are in place to meet and outperform agreed timelines and value targets.
• Strategic Oversight – Own all programme management activities, including RAID management, milestone tracking, scorecard updates, and consolidated reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Influence senior stakeholders, manage communication across interconnected teams, and escalation risks effectively.
• Continuous Improvement – Embed assurance processes and structured lessons-learned to drive best practices across the programme lifecycle.
• Team Leadership – Lead a team of six (three Programme Analysts and three System Controllers), fostering collaboration and high performance.

You’re a confident leader with proven experience in programme management and a strong understanding of operational delivery.

Qualifications &

Experience:

• Degree in Business or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience leading large-scale, complex programmes with robust governance and benefits realisation.
• Knowledge of PM methodologies
• Confident stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Skills:

• Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Line management experience and a collaborative leadership style.

Ready to lead programmes that shape the future of energy infrastructure? Join us as a Programme Manager and make a real impact.

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!

We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

What’s In It for You

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Private Medical Insurance for you, your partner and your family available through
  MyChoices, our flexible benefits programme, with access to a 24 hour Bupa Health Line
• 25 days’ holiday, plus 8 statutory days and an option to buy or sell holiday days
• An Annual Performance Bonus of up to 15% of your salary
• A generous pension scheme where the company double matches your contributions up to 12% i.e. if you contribute 6% a month, the company will contribute 12%
• A competitive salary that’s reviewed each year against the market median salary for your role, skills, knowledge and experience
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• A free Employee Assistance Line where you can get support and advice on any of the challenges you’re facing, completely…