Overview
The Programme Manager for Electrical Networks will oversee a diverse portfolio of electrical network and energy infrastructure projects, focusing on effective and efficient delivery from planning through to energisation. This remote role, with occasional travel to London, requires collaboration with various teams to ensure project alignment with commercial goals and safety standards. The successful candidate will hold a senior delivery-focused position vital for driving program performance in the electrical infrastructure sector.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee a diverse portfolio of electrical infrastructure and energy projects.
- Provide strategic direction and operational oversight across multiple concurrent projects.
- Manage and coordinate Project Managers, engineering teams, and external stakeholders.
- Oversee the delivery of LV, HV and EHV network infrastructure projects.
- Identify and resolve technical, operational, and commercial delivery risks.
- Maintain oversight of project financial performance and contract governance.
- Work closely with senior leadership to report on portfolio performance and strategic priorities.
- Drive improvements in programme governance and contractor performance.
Requirements
- Significant experience in electrical network infrastructure delivery within ICP, IDNO, or DNO sectors.
- Strong technical understanding of LV to 132kV electrical distribution networks.
- Proven experience managing a portfolio of concurrent infrastructure projects.
- Previous experience in senior Programme Manager or equivalent roles.
- Strong commercial understanding including NEC contracts and cost management.
- Experience coordinating delivery partners across complex infrastructure programmes.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and resolve delivery issues effectively.
- Experience with renewable generation connections and related infrastructure preferred.