Hybrid Programme Manager

at Iberdrola

• Job title: Programme Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: £60,800 - £76,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Birkenhead, United Kingdom

About the role

• Programme Manager at SP Energy Networks leading engineering projects and teams in energy modernization efforts. Focus on overhead line design while ensuring stakeholder engagement and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Senior Engineers to deliver high-quality network designs and programmes.
• Manage strategic programmes for OHL modernisation, storm resilience, and other critical initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification.
• Drive innovation by introducing new technologies and solutions, supported by cost-benefit analysis.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety legislation.
• Oversee contractor engagement and programme delivery without compromising safety or quality.
• Contribute to long-term network planning and regulatory performance targets.

Requirements

• Engineering or project/programme management background within the utilities, energy, or construction sectors.
• Proven experience managing, motivating, and developing teams to deliver business outputs.
• Strong project/programme management skills with a track record of delivering complex initiatives.
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment, including output and incentive mechanisms.
• Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills at all levels.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance customer service, efficient network design, and maximum return on investment.

Benefits

• 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