Head of Programme Management (energy/utilities)

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent role for a Head of Programme Management within the energy/utilities sector in London. You will establish a newly formed Programme Management Office to drive project delivery and governance, working closely with the executive team. This opportunity allows you to shape the PMO and influence key stakeholders in a fast-growing infrastructure business.

Benefits

Autonomy to build PMO

Senior influence opportunities

Visibility in a growing business

Qualifications

• Experience building or maturing a PMO in capex-intensive sectors.
• Ability to manage people, systems, and processes.
• Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the governance model and reporting processes.
• Build and lead a PMO team across programme and project functions.
• Ensure the business is ready for increased project volume from 2026.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Governance

Infrastructure Development

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Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

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Job Description:

Head of Programme Management (energy/utilities)

Hybrid (3 days office) | Build the PMO from the ground up

You know how it feels to be brought in too late. What if this time you were there from the start?

What if you could design the PMO, choose the tools, shape the team, and actually set the standard for how delivery runs in a growing infrastructure business?

Sound appealing? Then pull up a seat - this one could be interesting.

The Why

Our client is scaling fast, developing a national portfolio of energy infrastructure that will serve communities for decades to come.

To support this growth, they’re establishing a new Programme Management Office (PMO) that will bring greater visibility, structure and governance to project delivery across the business.

This is a newly created role with a wide brief and strong executive sponsorship.

This is not a BAU job.

You’re not inheriting a ready-made playbook. You’re here to shape it, and lead it.

You’ll work closely with the COO and the executive team to:

• Design and implement the governance model, gateway processes, tooling and reporting rhythms
• Build and lead a PMO team (c.5 people) across programme and project functions
• Act as the interface with external delivery and design partners
• Oversee governance across a wide range of projects (O&M, lifecycle, and network expansion)
• Provide clarity and confidence to senior stakeholders (councils, investors, delivery partners)
• Ensure the business is ready for a step-change in project volume from 2026 onward

You’ll suit this if:

• You’ve built or significantly matured a PMO in a capex-intensive, operational setting; infrastructure, energy, engineering, FM, rail, water, etc
• You’re comfortable managing people, systems and process - and influencing at senior levels
• You’re looking for autonomy and the chance to shape something meaningful

What you’ll get:

• The freedom to build the PMO your way
• A platform for real visibility and senior influence
• The opportunity to help shape a fast-growing infrastructure business at a pivotal moment

Interested?

Apply with a copy of your CV. If you havent updated yours in a while, dont worry, you can reach out directly in the meantime.

The data tells us that certain demographics are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the brief. Others may be slightly outside of the quoted salary range and aren't sure if its worth a conversation. In both instances, we would encourage you to reach out over LinkedIn for an informal conversation.

Footnotes

Sponsorship is not available for this role. You must have legal right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.