At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a multi million pound capital programme, ensuring governance and execution of projects.
- Company: Pennon Group is a leader in the UK water sector, focusing on environmental protection.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days annual leave, private healthcare, and a competitive pension scheme.
- Other info: This is a senior leadership role requiring hands-on programme management experience.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team committed to a greener future and community service.
- Qualifications: Strong NEC contract experience and a degree in Engineering or related discipline required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
At Pennon Group, we’re proud to serve communities while protecting the environment. Together with our subsidiaries, South West Water, Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water, SES Water, Pennon Water Services and Pennon Power, we’re leading the way in water and renewables. We’re proud to be recognised as a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals include lowering our carbon footprint, planting 300,000 trees, restoring peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.
We’re looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead the successful design and delivery of a multi million pound capital investment programme of multi discipline projects. Working with Tier 1 and Tier 2 partners and a team of Project Managers, you’ll ensure projects are governed, commercially controlled, and delivered to the highest standards of safety and quality. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong commercial acumen and hands‑on experience managing programmes under NEC contracts.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead delivery of a multi million pound capital programme, ensuring strong governance, planning, and execution.
- Maintain full commercial control, ensuring all projects align with NEC contract frameworks and protect the business from risk and loss.
- Ensure works are only initiated in line with approved budgets and Board‑sanctioned governance.
- Present monthly programme forecasts, proactively managing risks, changes, and budget variances.
- Lead audits across Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental compliance, driving continuous improvement.
- Oversee engineering solutions to ensure compliance with standards and protection of water quality and public health.
- Manage programme risks through a robust risk register, ensuring no surprises to senior stakeholders.
- Lead, develop, and support high‑performing teams through clear objectives, regular reviews, and development plans.
Essential requirements:
- Strong NEC contract experience (NEC3/NEC4)
- Client‑side or asset owner experience
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable requirements:
- Experience in a regulated environment (e.g., water, utilities, infrastructure)
- Knowledge of AMP cycles / regulatory frameworks (if applicable)
- Programme controls experience (e.g., cost forecasting, Primavera P6, earned value)
- Degree in Engineering or related discipline
- Professional accreditation (e.g., Chartered Engineer, APM, or equivalent)
What's in it for you?
We know our people drive our success — so we’re committed to offering an excellent range of benefits, including:
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Bonus Plan
- Private Healthcare
- Company car or cash for car allowance
- Competitive contributory pension
- Share‑save scheme
- Health benefits & wellbeing support programmes
- Group discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Financial support services
- Development and training opportunities… and much more!
Capital Programme Manager in Exeter employer: Bristol Water plc
Pennon Group, based in the UK, is dedicated to environmental sustainability and community service. Employees enjoy benefits like a bonus plan, private healthcare, and development opportunities. The team is focused on innovative solutions for water quality and wildlife protection.
