Programme Unit Manager – Security

ScottishPower; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Glasgow is seeking a Programme Unit Manager to lead the delivery of CAPEX programmes focused on high-voltage electrical infrastructure. The ideal candidate will ensure project compliance with security standards and manage stakeholder engagement across various locations. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including annual leave and various employee schemes.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Share Incentive Plan

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Access to financial wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programme or project management within the energy or utilities sector.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems (33kV & 132kV) and associated security standards.
• Experience managing CAPEX budgets and delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Familiarity with renewable energy projects and grid integration.
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across geographically dispersed locations.
• Commitment to safety, security, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of high-voltage projects within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Engage with internal teams and contractors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Manage CAPEX budgets effectively, ensuring cost efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to security and operational integrity.
• Support delivery of projects within renewable energy sites.

Skills

Programme or project management experience

Knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems

CAPEX budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Familiarity with renewable energy

Strategic thinking and leadership

Ability to manage multiple projects

Commitment to safety and sustainability

Job description

Programme Unit Manager- Security

Salary up to £77,000 + bonus, car allowance, private medical & other excellent benefits

Location- Glasgow or Greater Manchester, Liverpool & North Wales

Closing date- Thursday 4th of December

Help us create a better future, quicker

The Programme Unit Manager will lead the delivery of CAPEX programmes focused on 33kV and 132kV electrical infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with security standards and operational excellence. The role also includes managing deliverables within the Renewables estate across England and Wales, supporting the transition to a low‑carbon energy system.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Delivery:
  • Oversee end-to-end delivery of high‑voltage (33kV & 132kV) projects within agreed timeframes, budgets, and quality standards
  • Ensure alignment with corporate security requirements and regulatory obligations
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Engage with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution
  • Provide clear communication and reporting to senior leadership and regulatory bodies
• Financial Control:
  • Manage CAPEX budgets effectively, ensuring cost efficiency and accurate forecasting
  • Monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions where necessary
• Risk & Compliance:
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to security, safety, and operational integrity
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, health & safety regulations, and environmental policies
• Renewables Integration:
  • Support delivery of projects within renewable energy sites, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure
  • Drive innovation and sustainability in project design and execution

Skills & Experience

Minimum Criteria

• Proven experience in programme or project management within the energy or utilities sector
• Strong knowledge of high‑voltage electrical systems (33kV & 132kV) and associated security standards
• Experience managing CAPEX budgets and delivering large‑scale infrastructure projects
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Familiarity with renewable energy projects and grid integration
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects across geographically dispersed locations
• Commitment to safety, security, and sustainability

Desirable

• Professional qualifications such as APM, PRINCE2, or PMP
• Substation authorisation

What's 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'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's 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. That's 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 ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. 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.

ScottishPower is 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 careers scottishpower.com.