Construction Programme Manager

Morson Talent; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Preston seeks a Construction Programme Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of projects. You will manage multiple construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in managing construction programmes, strong stakeholder management skills, and a degree in construction or surveying. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including an annual bonus scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Employee rewards portal

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing construction programmes.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and commitment to health & safety.
• Experience managing physical security upgrade projects is desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple construction projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Overseeing contractors and internal teams.
• Driving efficiency and reporting on project progress.

Skills

Construction programme management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety compliance

Budget management

Education

Degree in construction/surveying (2:2 or above)

Job description

Overview

Morson Talent are working in partnership with Electricity North West to recruit a Construction Programme Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team, overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects across ENWL's office and depot estate. You'll play a key role in driving consistency and compliance across Facilities Management capital works, from minor upgrades through to complex refurbishments, while ensuring governance, stakeholder engagement, and procedures are followed effectively.

Electricity North West are proud to power the North West, connecting communities and playing a key role in enabling a greener, more sustainable energy future. In 2024, they were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week for their innovation and leadership.

If you're an experienced programme or project professional with a background in FM, construction, or asset management, and you're looking for a role with purpose, career development, and a strong team culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple construction projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest safety standards
• Overseeing contractors, consultants, and internal teams
• Driving efficiency and reporting on progress, performance, and risks
• Managing cash flow, budgets, and project risks
• Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 and NPSA security guidelines

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing construction programmes
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and commitment to health & safety
• Experience managing physical security upgrade projects (desirable)
• Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills
• A degree in construction / surveying (2:2 or above desirable) and/or chartered status (desirable)

What’s on offer / Benefits

• As a vital team member, and in return for expertise, an inclusive approach, and commitment, Electricity North West offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to join a passionate and welcoming team.
• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
• Private healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunities for professional development through its learning and development function

For more information about the role, or to arrange a confidential conversation to discuss it further, please contact Jonathan Green, (url removed)

Electricity North West values its people and is passionate about creating a great place to work — where everyone can be themselves, reach their full potential, and build lasting careers. The company is committed to increasing diversity of thought and talent within its workforce, aiming to recruit people who are representative of the communities it serves. Embracing differences is seen as a strength that makes the organisation stronger.

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks have been completed to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. For this role, required checks include references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and a drug and alcohol test