Programme Manager

Iberdrola; Birkenhead; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A major utility company in Birkenhead seeks a Programme Manager (Lead Engineer) to oversee strategic programmes and lead a team of engineers. This role involves network design and stakeholder engagement to ensure timely project delivery while optimising for safety and quality. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career progression within a global organisation focused on renewable energy and sustainable development.

Benefits

Pension scheme with double contribution

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Employee discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams to deliver complex initiatives.
• Strong project management skills with track record of delivering initiatives.
• Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Senior Engineers to deliver high-quality network designs.
• Manage strategic programmes for OHL modernisation and storm resilience.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to ensure project delivery.

Skills

Project Management Methodology

Project / Program Management

Management Experience

Leadership Experience

Stakeholder Engagement

Commercial Awareness

Microsoft Project

Budgeting

Education

Engineering or project/program management background

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Programme Manager (Lead Engineer)

Prenton (or other regional SPM offices) hybrid working pattern available

60800 - 76000 strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities / support.

Permanent / Full-time

Closing date : 28th November 2025

At SP Energy Networks were building the networks of the future to meet the growing demand for electricity and low‑carbon technology. Our mission is to deliver safe secure and sustainable energy solutions for the communities we serve. People are at the heart of this transformation and were looking for talented individuals to join us.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Manager (Lead Engineer) within our Design & Development House Department. This strategic role leads a team of Senior Engineers in designing and developing network projects and programmes over a 5‑year horizon. You’ll ensure robust coordinated plans that enable efficient delivery of investment and modernisation projects across SP Manwebs licence area.

A key focus will be overhead line (OHL) design and modernisation programmes aligned to the ED2 price plan ensuring compliance with regulatory commitments and optimising value for customers and stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and develop a team of Senior Engineers to deliver high‑quality network designs and programmes.
• Manage strategic programmes for OHL modernisation storm resilience and other critical initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification.
• Drive innovation by introducing new technologies and solutions supported by cost‑benefit analysis.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety legislation.
• Oversee contractor engagement and programme delivery without compromising safety or quality.
• Contribute to long‑term network planning and regulatory performance targets.

What you’ll bring

• Engineering or project / programme management background within the utilities energy or construction sectors.
• Proven experience managing, motivating and developing teams to deliver business outputs.
• Strong project / programme management skills with a track record of delivering complex initiatives.
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment including output and incentive mechanisms.
• Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills at all levels.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance customer service, efficient network design and maximum return on investment.

Whats in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme we double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower we believe its the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your familys wellbeing save for your future and take personal steps for climate action our benefits are designed to help you do just that – so that you have everything you need to take care of your world today and tomorrow.

Thats why our benefits include :

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase – perfect your work / life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes to help you transition to green / clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance private medical insurance health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to nudge financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping leisure restaurant and gym discounts and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group one of the worlds largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make‑up the transmission network connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. Its a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotlands ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And were taking it very seriously.

We’re investing over 5.5 billion into our transmission network directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals in a global organisation.

Inclusion diversity and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values they bring us together into a stronger more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large‑scale business like ours so whatever your background you’ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities long term conditions mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy‑related support. If you need support please reach out to .

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If / when required the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

Key Skills

• Project Management Methodology
• Project / Program Management
• Program Management
• Management Experience
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Project Management
• Microsoft Project
• Budgeting
• DoD Experience
• Leadership Experience
• Supervising Experience
• Contracts

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 60800 - 76000