At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a multi-million-pound capital programme, ensuring top-notch governance and execution.
- Company: Join Pennon Group, a leader in water and renewables, committed to a greener future.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days annual leave, private healthcare, and a competitive pension scheme.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent development opportunities and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities and the environment while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong NEC contract experience and a degree in Engineering or related discipline.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
At Pennon Group, we are 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 lead the way in water and renewables. We are recognised as a leader in the UK water sector, working toward a greener future by lowering our carbon footprint, planting 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 design and delivery of a multi‑million‑pound capital investment programme comprising multidisciplinary projects. Working with Tier 1 and Tier 2 partners and a team of Project Managers, you will ensure projects are governed, commercially controlled and delivered to the highest standards of safety and quality. This senior leadership role requires 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
- Strong NEC contract experience (NEC3/NEC4)
- Client‑side or asset‑owner experience
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- 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
- 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 and wellbeing support programmes
- Group discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Financial support services
- Development and training opportunities, and much more
Closing Date: 30th June 2026
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Capital Programme Manager in Exeter employer: Pennon Group Plc
At Pennon Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a sustainable future while serving our communities. Our collaborative work culture encourages innovation and personal growth, offering extensive development opportunities alongside competitive benefits such as private healthcare, a generous pension scheme, and a supportive environment for employee wellbeing. Join us in leading the charge towards a greener tomorrow, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact in the water and renewables sector.
