At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic programmes to enhance network performance and sustainability.
- Company: SP Energy Networks, committed to a greener future.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, health cover, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on energy networks while driving innovation and sustainability.
- Qualifications: Experience in programme management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 70800 - 88500 £ per year.
- Central
- Programmes
- Manager
Location: Prenton Office Base with hybrid working Salary from £70,800 - £88,500 + annual bonus (up to 20%) + car allowance + family health cover
- Working
- Closing
- Date: 3rd August 2026
At SP Energy Networks, we’re investing in the future of the electricity network to support net zero, enhance resilience and deliver exceptional service to the communities we serve.
This is a high‑profile leadership role offering the opportunity to influence business strategy, drive operational excellence and ensure our network continues to perform safely, efficiently and sustainably as we deliver our ED2 commitments and prepare for ED3.
- What You'll Be Doing
- Providing strategic oversight of programme delivery, ensuring strong governance, financial control, resource optimisation and effective risk management.
- Leading and developing teams responsible for Quality, Environmental Management, Compliance, Testing, Contract Management, Maintenance and Assurance activities.
- Driving compliance and asset stewardship programmes to enhance network reliability, resilience, safety and regulatory performance.
- Leading the development, procurement and governance of strategic contracts and supplier partnerships that deliver long‑term value.
- Championing quality, sustainability and environmental excellence, ensuring compliance with licence obligations and regulatory requirements.
- Establishing and embedding effective governance, assurance and risk management frameworks across all areas of accountability.
- Identifying opportunities to leverage digitalisation, automation and data‑driven insights to improve performance and decision making.
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaborative and successful delivery.
- Promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring safety principles remain at the heart of all programmes, projects and operational activities.
- Driving asset stewardship and long‑term network planning through sound engineering judgement and strategic thinking.
- Leading the delivery of the SPM Environment, Sustainability and Quality Audit programmes.
- Developing organisational capability through workforce planning, succession planning, talent development and performance leadership.
- Creating a high‑performing culture that encourages accountability, innovation, continuous improvement and professional growth.
What We're Looking For
- A strong understanding of programme governance, compliance and regulatory requirements within a complex operational environment.
- Proven experience leading, motivating and developing teams to deliver outstanding business performance.
- The ability to influence, engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels across the organisation.
- Experience managing large‑scale projects, programmes or operational portfolios, with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
- Strong commercial, engineering and financial judgement, with the ability to balance priorities and make informed decisions.
- A passion for continuous improvement and leveraging innovation to drive business performance.
- What You'll Need
- An engineering, technical or professional qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Significant experience in programme management, operational leadership or a related senior leadership role.
- Experience within network operations, construction, utilities or a comparable infrastructure environment.
- A demonstrable track record of leading and developing high‑performing teams.
- Strong analytical skills, with experience using business systems, reporting and data analysis tools.
- Experience managing key stakeholder relationships across complex programmes, projects or business functions.
- What’s in it for you
- 36 days annual leave
- Business mileage claimed at £0.45/mile up to 10,000 miles, £0.25 thereafter.
- 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
- Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long‑term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy‑related support.
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Central Programmes Manager in Prenton employer: SP MANWEB PLC
SP MANWEB PLC is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the Wirral District/Birkenhead where you can make a real impact on customer-focused projects within the electricity distribution network. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including pension and annual leave, we foster a culture of collaboration and innovation that empowers our team to excel.
