Senior Programme Manager, Energy Infra & Carbon Capture

United Infrastructure Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead planning on the landmark Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture Scheme, delivered in partnership with Eni as part of the UK's transition to Net Zero.

You will head a team of planners and project controls professionals, ensuring integrated programmes across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Senior Planning Manager or Programme Manager with proven experience.
• Experience in major infrastructure, energy, utilities, oil & gas, or EPC projects.
• Advanced Primavera P6 experience.
• Experience leading planning teams on complex, multi-disciplinary programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, risk management, and programme governance.
• Experience on Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Pipeline, or Energy Transition projects.
• Knowledge of NEC and EPC contract environments.
• Professional accreditation (APM, PMI, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the project planning team.
• Own and maintain integrated project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Manage programme performance, critical path analysis, and recovery planning.
• Provide forecasting, progress reporting, and schedule assurance.
• Work closely with project, engineering, commercial, and construction teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Eni and key stakeholders.
• Identify programme risks and drive mitigation strategies.
• Support continuous improvement across planning and project controls functions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Client-facing

Leadership

Project controls

Education

Professional accreditation (APM, PMI, or similar)

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

United Infrastructure in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead planning on the landmark Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture Scheme, delivered in partnership with Eni as part of the UK's transition to Net Zero.

You will head a team of planners and project controls professionals, ensuring integrated programmes across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.