Programme Manager

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a forward-thinking energy and engineering business that delivers complex infrastructure projects, utility networks, and critical power solutions across the UK. They are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join a growing team driving projects nationwide.

This strategically important role offers a salary of £60,000-£70,000, depending on experience, alongside access to a benefits platform offering high street discounts, gym savings, enhanced pension contributions, and life cover.

If you're a Programme Manager and are looking to work for an organisation who values integrity, collaborative environments, and innovative project delivery, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Programme Manager role

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will:

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planners to ensure excellence across project planning.
Establish, implement, and standardise planning processes, procedures, and reporting documentation.
Provide planning support to pre-contract and live projects, collaborating closely with commercial, bid, and construction teams.
Deliver progress, jeopardy, and summary-level reporting to senior leadership and board members.
Liaise with operations to identify efficiencies and implement best practice in programme management.
Provide metrics to estimating teams to support project durations and forecasting.
Challenge site progress where required, ensuring timelines, milestones, and resource plans are adhered to.
Support commercial teams in securing contract entitlements and developing budgets and forecasts.
Manage inter-departmental compliance and coordinate with project teams to ensure adequate planning resources.
Engage with sales and tendering teams to guide programme creation, review deliverables, and ensure accuracy.
Act as the escalation point for planning-related queries and maintain oversight of software use (Primavera P6 and MS Project).

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

5+ years' experience in construction, with strong exposure to electrical and/or civil projects.
Advanced skills in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
Experience working with blue-chip clients and the ability to influence at all organisational levels.
Renewable energy or utility industry experience.
3+ years of line management experience.
PRINCE2 qualification.
Knowledge of NEC3/4, IET, FIDIC, or JCT contracts.
Ability to challenge project information, understand project structures, milestones, and procurement timelines (e.g., switch gear, transformers).
Understanding of large-scale grid projects, including 132kV, 275kV, and 400kV.
Familiarity with Auto Desk Construction Cloud is desirable.

Personal skills

The Programme Manager role would suit someone who is:

Highly organised, meticulous, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Confident in mentoring and developing a team of planners, providing guidance and technical oversight.
Proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements.
Skilled in stakeholder management, with the ability to communicate clearly with clients, directors, project managers, and project teams.
Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Salary and benefits of the Programme Manager role

£60,000-£70,000, dependent on experience
Benefits include high street discounts, gym savings, enhanced pension, life cover
Hybrid working model (office attendance as required, UK-wide flexibility)
Opportunity to work on large-scale, bespoke projects with long-term planning and a supportive, family-oriented culture
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