Engineering Programme Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Programme Manager to oversee a portfolio of high-impact energy projects across Northeast England and Yorkshire. This role is central to advancing smart technology initiatives to enhance energy distribution for millions of homes and businesses. The successful candidate will manage substantial project budgets and ensure timely delivery, while supporting team development and stakeholder engagement. A competitive salary and great benefits, along with significant career growth opportunities, await the right individual.

Benefits

Bonus of up to 10%

Enrolment into double-matched pension scheme

25 days holiday (rising with service)

Car allowance/company car scheme

Payment of professional fees

Agile working

Excellent opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• HNC in electrical engineering or equivalent required.
• Current UK driving licence necessary.
• Experience in programme management within engineering.

Responsibilities

• Management of power network construction projects to ensure timely delivery within budget.
• Lead engagement with service providers and stakeholders.
• Oversee financial forecasting and procurement for projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

HNC in electrical engineering or equivalent

Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Programme Manager

Locations: Northeast or Yorkshire

Directorate: Energy Systems

Job Ref: R6571

Want to lead high-impact programmes that shape the future of energy?

We’re on the lookout for a driven Programme Manager to join our Major Projects team at Northern Powergrid.

As the energy industry evolves, we’re investing in smart technology to power a greener future for 3.9 million homes and businesses across the Northeast, Yorkshire, and northern Lincolnshire. You’ll be at the heart of this change—leading a portfolio of multi-million-pound projects, from EHV substations to major customer connections.

You’ll report to the Head of Major Projects and be responsible for delivering programmes on time, to budget and with a strong focus on safety and customer satisfaction. You’ll also support and develop your team, ensuring excellence across the board.

Ready to power up your career? Let’s talk.

Along with a competitive salary of between £68,286 - £80,335 we also offer great benefits such as;

• Bonus of up to 10%
• Enrolment into our double-matched pension scheme. Employee contribution 6%, employer contribution12%
• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Car allowance/company car scheme
• Payment of professional fees
• Agile working
• Excellent opportunities for career growth

We’re excited to hear from candidates with a passion for our company and the energy industry and a desire to succeed. Apply now and we’ll be in touch.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be accountable for:

• Management and oversight of a portfolio of power network construction projects delivered by project managers, ensuring delivery of programmes and projects to time cost and quality. The projects include EHV substations, cables and overhead lines with individual project budgets up to £30m and connections and diversions projects for customers
• Lead interface with Service Providers and the ability to build lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, requiring first class communication and organisational skills
• Lead delivery management for your programme portfolio including procurement and financial governance, re-authorisations and closure processes

Key Competencies

• Delivery of circa £25m annual programme budget on capital expenditure or EHV connections and diversions via a portfolio of projects, to time, cost and quality.
• Deliver connections and diversions to customer expectations within budget and without complaints while remaining compliant with Guaranteed Standards
• Accurate monthly financial forecasting and re-forecasting.
• Proficiency with using Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent Leadership skills

Qualifications and Attributes

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• HNC in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Current UK driving licence
• Excellent leadership skills
• Knowledge and experience of programme management in a engineering environment

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• NEBOSH or equivalent formal qualification in safety management
• Professional Institution Membership
• Project management of major construction projects, including EHV construction.
• Detailed knowledge of Engineering Standards associated with HV and EHV cables, overhead lines and plant
• Practical understanding of cable systems, transformers and switchgears all up to 132kV
• Practical understanding of Electrical Power systems
• Detailed knowledge and experience of EHV power systems, safety procedures and engineering requirements

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Visit northernpowergrid.com/careers to find out more about this and other career opportunities.

Post date: 15 May 2025

Closing date for applications: 9 June 2025

Hold date for interviews: 16 & 23 June 2025

In order to comply with our electricity distribution licence, we have to ensure our colleagues are fit and proper to visit and enter our customers’ premises. Consequently, as this role may involve visiting and entering our customers’ premises, please be aware that the successful candidate will be subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please confirm in your application if you are content for this check to be completed.

Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of , marital status, , re-assignment, , or , in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.