Engineering and Energy Programme Manager

Tesco UK
• Welwyn Garden City
• Hybrid
• Full-Time
• Permanent
• Working hours 36
• Apply by 03-Jul-2026

As an Engineering and Energy Programme Manager, you'll lead some of the most complex and high‑impact programmes across our UK and international estate. You'll bring teams together across Property, Engineering, Maintenance and our global business to deliver projects that keep our stores and distribution centres safe, efficient and future‑ready.

You'll be the expert in your field — often the first layer of management for people or projects — and you'll balance exceptional delivery for customers with the long‑term needs of the business. Your work will shape how we innovate, reduce carbon, and maintain high standards across the Group. Collaborating and ensuring all teams understand and adhere to our assurance protocols, KPIs and managing assurance reporting.

The Hiring Manager for this role is Matthew Reeves‑Smith.

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year’s service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay; we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental well‑being

• Lead the planning and delivery of multiple complex, large‑scale engineering projects across departments and countries, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines and budgets.
• Work closely with the Engineering leadership team to track, report and communicate progress on key programmes.
• Drive collaboration across Engineering teams globally to share knowledge, promote innovation and track new ideas.
• Support delivery of carbon reduction goals, including F gas reporting and gas decarbonisation initiatives across the UK business.
• Align engineering standards, approaches and procurement strategies across both UK and international markets.
• Act as custodian of our equipment and installation assurance documents, setting and maintaining high standards across all engineering areas.
• Define project‑specific assurance strategies and ensure key projects are assured, recorded and delivered to the agreed standards.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering and Maintenance colleagues to ensure smooth project handover, timely issue resolution and complete documentation.
• Oversee engineering snags and hold delivery teams across UK Property accountable for closing them within defined timescales.
• Lead a team of Assurance Managers, maintain high performance levels and ensure adherence to assurance protocols, KPIs and reporting requirements.
• Manage complex programmes across UK Property and the wider Group, ensuring teams are aligned and delivering against shared goals.

• A strong track record of achievement in a fast‑moving, 24/7 operational environment, ideally within installation or engineering delivery.
• Experience in complex programme management, installation processes and assurance frameworks.
• Experience managing technical teams and influencing cross‑functional groups.
• Strong technical knowledge of equipment and installation standards across the Tesco estate.
• The ability to energise teams, build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A continuous improvement mindset, always looking for ways to simplify, innovate and deliver better outcomes.
• Confidence balancing customer needs, operational priorities and long‑term business goals.

We are proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone's welcome. We commit to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.