Programme Manager

Programme / Portfolio Manager – Energy Infrastructure 

North West (Flexible – UK travel required, hybrid/remote considered)
£85,000 – £90,000 + Company Car + Benefits Package

We are currently supporting a confidential client within the specialist infrastructure and energy sector who is entering an exciting phase of growth.

They are looking to appoint a Programme / Portfolio Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of major energy and infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is a senior, commercially focused role combining programme leadership, client engagement, and business growth. The successful candidate will play a key role in both the delivery and expansion of key frameworks within the energy and utilities space.
 
The Role

You will be responsible for overseeing multiple infrastructure programmes across the energy sector, ensuring successful delivery while also supporting the development of new and existing client relationships.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of multiple concurrent infrastructure projects/programmes
• Acting as a senior client-facing representative with Tier 1 energy and utilities clients
• Supporting work-winning activity including bids, tenders, and framework development
• Overseeing project performance, commercial outcomes, and delivery risk
• Managing and coordinating Project Managers and operational delivery teams
• Driving programme governance, reporting, and strategic planning
• Ensuring effective resource planning across live projects and frameworks
• Working closely with internal leadership teams to support business growth

About You

We are looking for someone with strong experience in the energy, utilities, or major infrastructure sector, ideally with exposure to Tier 1 clients and framework delivery environments.

You will likely have experience such as:

• Programme Manager / Portfolio Manager / Operations Manager
• Senior Project Manager or Contracts Manager within infrastructure
• Background in energy, utilities, rail electrification, or civil engineering

Key experience required:

• Strong understanding of energy or utilities infrastructure (e.g. transmission, distribution, substations, or civils)
• Experience working with or alongside major clients such as National Grid or DNOs
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and framework delivery environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong commercial awareness with involvement in bids or work-winning activity
• Excellent stakeholder and client relationship management skills
• Leadership experience across operational delivery teams

What’s on Offer

• £85,000 – £90,000 basic salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working with flexibility for remote arrangements (depending on experience)
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing energy infrastructure division
• High levels of autonomy and visibility with senior leadership
• Clear progression opportunity as the business continues to expand

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing specialist infrastructure business at a pivotal stage in its energy sector expansion. You will be joining a team with a strong reputation in delivery and will help shape the future of their energy portfolio across the UK.

If you are a senior infrastructure professional with strong energy sector experience and a desire to combine delivery with strategic growth, this could be an excellent next step.

Apply now if you have strong experience in energy or major infrastructure delivery and are ready to lead complex, multi-project programmes in a client-facing role. #ENG1