Login to Apply

About the Client:
Our client specialises in the construction and upgrade of overhead and underground electricity networks that power homes and businesses. With a strong reputation for quality and reliability, they’ve recently secured a major tender with a Distribution Network Operator (DNO) and are now entering an exciting period of growth.
What’s on Offer:
• Performance Bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Pension
• Flexible Work Arrangements (4-day work week)
About the Role:
As Programme Delivery Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of major electricity infrastructure schemes and customer connections across the business’s operational regions. This includes both network reinforcement projects and new connections (working across the ICP/DNO interface). You'll ensure delivery is safe, on time, on budget, and compliant with technical, commercial, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead a portfolio of electricity infrastructure projects from planning to energisation
• Act as the senior delivery interface with clients, DNOs, ICPs, and internal teams
• Foster a high-performance, safety-first culture across all project and contractor teams
• Drive delivery against time, cost, safety, and customer KPIs
• Oversee governance, risk mitigation, budget control, and reporting
• Ensure technical compliance with industry standards (DNO/ICP, CDM, NRSWA)
• Manage and develop Project Managers and delivery engineers
• Provide regular progress updates to internal stakeholders and clients
Requirements:
Essential:
• Proven experience managing electrical infrastructure projects within The UK.
• Confident in managing budgets, risk, and stakeholder relationships
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Desirable:
• Experience working within a DNO, IDNO, or ICP
• Understanding of Ofgem frameworks (e.g. RIIO-ED2)
• APM PMQ, PRINCE2, or MSP certification