Central Programmes Manager

CentralProgrammes Manager

Location:PrentonOffice Base with hybrid working

Salaryfrom70800 - 88500 annual bonus (up to 20%) car allowance family health cover

Contract: Permanent Full-Time
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (flexibility)
Closing Date:3rd August 2026

Create a better future quicker!

At SP Energy Networkswereinvesting in the future of the electricity network to support net zero enhance resilience and deliver exceptional service to the communities we serve.

Werelooking for an experienced and strategicCentral Programmes Managerto lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for programme governance compliance and assurance quality and environmental performance strategic contractmanagementand maintenance programmes across the SPManweblicence area.

This is a high-profile leadership role offering the opportunity to influence business strategy drive operational excellence and ensure our network continues to perform safelyefficientlyand sustainably as we deliver our ED2 commitments and prepare for ED3.

What Youll Be Doing

As Central Programmes Manageryoullprovide strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio of critical activities ensuring the successful delivery of businessobjectiveswhilemaintainingthe highest standards of safetycomplianceand performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic oversight of programme delivery ensuring strong governance financial control resourceoptimisationand 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 resiliencesafetyand regulatory performance.

• Leading the development procurement and governance of strategic contracts and supplier partnerships that deliver long-term value.

• Championing qualitysustainabilityand environmental excellence ensuring compliance with licence obligations and regulatory requirements.

• Establishing and embedding effective governanceassuranceand risk management frameworks across all areas of accountability.

• Identifyingopportunities toleveragedigitalisationautomationand 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 principlesremainat the heart of all programmesprojectsand 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 talentdevelopmentand performance leadership.

• Creating a high-performing culture that encourages accountability innovation continuousimprovementand professional growth.

What Were Looking For

Wereseekinga confident and influential leader with a strongtrack recordof delivering complex programmes and developing high-performing teams.

Youllbring:

• A strong understanding of programme governancecomplianceand regulatory requirements within a complex operational environment.

• Proven experience leadingmotivatingand 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 projectsprogrammesor operational portfolios with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.

• Strong commercialengineeringand financial judgement with the ability to balance priorities and make informed decisions.

• A passion for continuous improvement andleveraginginnovation to drive business performance.

What Youll Need

• An engineering technical or professional qualification or equivalent relevant experience.

• Significant experiencein programme management operationalleadershipor a related senior leadership role.

• Experience within network operations constructionutilitiesor a comparable infrastructure environment.

• A demonstrabletrack recordof leading and developing high-performing teams.

• Strong analytical skills with experience using business systemsreportingand data analysis tools.

• Experience managing key stakeholder relationships across complex programmesprojectsor business functions.

Whatsin it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually you can also enjoy several other benefits. With our pension schemewelldouble match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At Scottish Power we believeitsthelittle thingswe do in life that make a big difference.From helping you look after your familys wellbeing save for your future and take personal steps for climate action our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world today and tomorrow.

Thatswhy our benefits include:

36 days annual leave
Business mileage claimed at0.45/mileupto10000 miles 0.25 thereafter.
Holiday purchaseperfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
Payroll giving and charity matched funding
Technology Voucherssave more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
Count us inpledge 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 tonudgefinancial wellbeing support
Plus shopping leisure restaurant and gym discounts and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group one of the worlds largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland North Wales and in theNorth Westof England. Weoperateover 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system.Itsa role that puts us right at the heart of Scotlands ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. Andweretaking it very seriously.

Wereinvestingheavilyinto our transmissionand distributionsnetwork directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals in a global organisation.

Inclusion diversity and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values they bring us together into a stronger more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours so whatever your backgroundyoullfit right in.

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. If you need support please reach out to.