Programme Manager

Alternative Networks (now part of Daisy Group); Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking a Programme Manager for their Capital Programme to ensure safe and effective delivery of projects in Bury St Edmunds. The ideal candidate will have a formal qualification in project management or a degree in engineering, along with experience in infrastructure delivery. Salary is £94,904 plus a 3% bonus with blended working options after probation. Key responsibilities include stakeholder management, project execution planning, and compliance with health and safety regulations. Benefits include annual leave, medical cover, and pension plans.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Private Medical Cover

Personal Pension Plan

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in infrastructure delivery.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status preferred.
• Excellent understanding of construction management best practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Project and Programme Execution Plans.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and approvals.
• Provide regular reports to management.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management Techniques

Knowledge of Cost Drivers

Education

Formal qualification in Project / Programme Management

Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Access

Job description

Programme Manager – Capital Programme

This Programme Manager will report to the Portfolio Manager and will work within Capital Programme based in our Bury St Edmunds office. You will be a permanent employee.

Salary: £94,904 plus 3% bonus. Blended working 3 days in office 2 remote after 6 months probation.

Close Date: 18/01/2026.

Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical Cover / Simply Health.
• Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid.
• Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks 8% or 10%).
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan.
• Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes.
• Occupational Health support.
• Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Role Overview

As Programme Manager you will ensure safe, compliant, timely and commercially effective delivery of capital project schemes between Gate A and Gate D.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Project and Programme Execution Plans.
• Lead multi-discipline resources in scoping, development and delivery.
• Ensure execution of CDM compliance and safe systems of work.
• Prepare project quality plan including Inspection and Test Plan and design approvals.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and management.
• Package and procurement strategy including best design and commercial practice.
• Obtain consents and third party approvals.
• Apply lessons learned to reduce safety risks.
• Follow project and financial governance procedures.
• Contract management and administration within contract timescales.
• Use project control protocols for planning, scheduling, risk management.
• Manage interfaces between Capital Programme functional departments and Asset Management/ Major connections.
• Provide regular reports to Portfolio Manager and Head of Programme Management Office.
• Stakeholder management of Design, Commercial, Alliance Delivery Members, UKPN Alliance Operations, Consents, delivery teams within DNO.

Qualifications and Experience

• A formal qualification in Project / Programme Management and /or and equivalent degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering with substantial experience in infrastructure delivery.
• Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer or equivalent with demonstrable relevant experience.
• Practitioner skills in NEC and other construction contracts.
• Planning and scheduling construction programmes experience.
• Risk Management techniques.
• Knowledge of key cost drivers and cost reduction measures.
• Excellent understanding of construction management best practice.
• Safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH advantageous.
• Experience with project control systems, online collaboration tools, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Access.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Managers and supervisors carry legal and company responsibilities for ensuring health and safety of employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

Contact

If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy please contact us at [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number.