Programme Manager

Location/s: Brighton, Croydon, Bristol, York, Altrincham, Newcastle, Glasgow; UK

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The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

As a result of the continued growth of our National Grid portfolio, in the energy networks team we are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to support the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of engineering and design projects.

The portfolio comprises multidisciplinary design services across substations, converter stations, underground cable systems and overhead line projects for National Grid. Maintaining long-term client relationships and securing repeat business are fundamental to our success, underpinned by the consistent delivery of high-quality, commercially successful projects.

Working closely with the Portfolio Manager, this role will focus on establishing effective delivery strategies, portfolio planning, resource forecasting, programme governance and project controls across the portfolio. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving delivery excellence, improving portfolio performance and supporting the sustainable growth of the business.

This is anticipated to be a part-time role of approximately three days per week, combined with other responsibilities such as Project Principal, Project Manager, Bid Director or other leadership roles depending on the successful candidate's experience and background.

• Portfolio Planning & Governance
  • Support the Portfolio Manager in developing and maintaining a strategically aligned delivery programme across the National Grid portfolio
  • Anticipate resource demands and capacity requirements across projects, providing consolidated forecasts and performance reports
  • Develop and maintain portfolio-level schedules and milestone reporting to support effective decision-making and business planning
  • Work with project teams to ensure robust project controls, risk management and reporting processes are implemented consistently
• Project Delivery Excellence
  • Support Project Principals and Project Managers in establishing effective delivery strategies, programmes and governance arrangements
  • Ensure projects comply with National Grid Supplier Requirements, Mott Mac Donald best practice, STEP requirements, and relevant quality,…