Astuteโs Renewables team is partnering with a forward-thinking energy and engineering business that delivers complex infrastructure projects, utility networks, and critical power solutions across the UK. They are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join a growing team driving power and renewables projects nationwide.
This strategically important role offers a salary of ยฃ60,000โยฃ70,000, depending on experience, alongside access to a benefits platform offering high street discounts, gym savings, enhanced pension contributions, and life cover.
If youโre a Programme Manager and are looking to work for an organisation who values integrity, collaborative environments, and innovative project delivery, then submit your CV to apply today.
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Responsibilities and duties of the Programme Manager role
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Reporting to the Operations Director, you will:
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Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planners to ensure excellence across project planning.
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Establish, implement, and standardise planning processes, procedures, and reporting documentation.
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Provide planning support to pre-contract and live projects, collaborating closely with commercial, bid, and construction teams.
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Deliver progress, jeopardy, and summary-level reporting to senior leadership and board members.
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Liaise with operations to identify efficiencies and implement best practice in programme management.
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Provide metrics to estimating teams to support project durations and forecasting.
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Challenge site progress where required, ensuring timelines, milestones, and resource plans are adhered to.
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Support commercial teams in securing contract entitlements and developing budgets and forecasts.
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Manage inter-departmental compliance and coordinate with project teams to ensure adequate planning resources.
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Engage with sales and tendering teams to guide programme creation, review deliverables, and ensure accuracy.
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Act as the escalation point for planning-related queries and maintain oversight of software use (Primavera P6 and MS Project).
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Professional qualifications
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We are looking for someone with the following:
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5+ yearsโ experience in construction, with strong exposure to electrical and/or civil projects.
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Advanced skills in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
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Experience working with blue-chip clients and the ability to influence at all organisational levels.
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Renewable energy or utility industry experience.
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3+ years of line management experience.
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PRINCE2 qualification.
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Knowledge of NEC3/4, IET, FIDIC, or JCT contracts.
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Ability to challenge project information, understand project structures, milestones, and procurement timelines (e.g., switchgear, transformers).
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Understanding of large-scale grid projects, including 132kV, 275kV, and 400kV.
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Familiarity with AutoDesk Construction Cloud is desirable.
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Personal skills
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The Programme Manager role would suit someone who is:
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Highly organised, meticulous, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Confident in mentoring and developing a team of planners, providing guidance and technical oversight.
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Proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements.
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Skilled in stakeholder management, with the ability to communicate clearly with clients, directors, project managers, and project teams.
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Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Salary and benefits of the Programme Manager role
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ยฃ60,000โยฃ70,000, dependent on experience
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Benefits include high street discounts, gym savings, enhanced pension, life cover
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Hybrid working model (office attendance as required, UK-wide flexibility)
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Opportunity to work on large-scale, bespoke projects with long-term planning and a supportive, family-oriented culture
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