Programme Manager

Description

• To manage the successful delivery of construction projects across the Investment delivery programme of work between governance gates A to D- Inception to completion & close out
• Ensure all projects are handed back / over to Network Operations.
• Ensure accurate Monthly and yearly project and programme expenditure, revenue, profitability and margins
• Ensuring all Project Managers reports are accurate and reflect current and predicted performance to allow the portfolio report to be compiled
• The Programme Manager will ensure that key functions of the overall project and programme delivery are in place. These include scopes of work, procurement processes, capital approval, resource planning (materials and people), project delivery, reporting and review
• Daily operational and tactical decision making of multiple or large scale projects
• Manages to and achieves goals set for projects and programmes of work
• Manage controlled baseline change and project optimisation where necessary to deliver a programme of work to Business funding and delivery requirements
• Use lessons learned to remove and/or reduce safety risks to manageable levels;
• Implement engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures in accordance with UK Power Networks procedures and processes to ensure profitable and successful execution of projects and programmes of work as measured by Business goals and Customer satisfaction.
• Projects are set-up, managed and performance reported in accordance with the prevailing project controls procedures and system conventions
• The Programme Manager will be required to coordinate and lead within a matrix structured multi-disciplinary, multi-contract project team, and provide the necessary direction, targets and project milestones to ensure effective use of resources
• Ensure Project quality plans are developed and enacted for individual projects or across a programme or works Reviewing of and ensuring accuracy of high-level deliverables across projects – Key programme milestones
• Produce, review and input into individual project and programme Project Execution Plans (PEP)
• Effectively manage risks and opportunities for individual projects and programme risks. Where necessary, make recommendations to the Portfolio Manager on forward management of the programme or projects
• Hold Project Managers and other support disciplines accountable on all projects for all aspects of delivery of their projects including time, cost, quality, health & safety and environmental performance
• contract management and administration is undertaken and complete within contract timescales;
• Ensure that all appropriate environmental, health, safety and quality requirements are met, including those associated with CDM regulation compliance with
• Minimise UK Power Networks business project exposure and risk across multiple projects
• Gain approval on and subsequently manage project expenditure within the sanctioned budget and Governance limit
• Mitigating scope change and risk across projects
• The packaging and procurement strategy including best design and commercial practice within the delivery model.
• Ensure that all Project and Programme lessons learnt are captured and implemented in the programme. Ensure Lessons are shared with wider programme teams within the region and overall UK Power Networks business Identify and capitalise on integration opportunities across projects to enhance 'APP' or 'Connections' delivery and hence exceed Business and
• Ensuring the overall portfolio of work is maximising available funding and resources in delivery of individual projects and the portfolio
• Overall accountability and responsibility for the cost effective and timely delivery of a portfolio of projects

Requirements

• A formal qualification in Project / programme Management and /or and equivalent degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering with substantial and demonstrable experience in the successful delivery of infrastructure (distribution networks) projects is essential
• Awareness of key cost drivers and cost reduction measures within industry
• Practitioner level skills of Risk Management techniques
• Knowledge and experience of project control systems, online project collaboration tools, Microsoft Project, the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, Word and Access) and project management techniques
• both project and financial governance is followed and adhered to;
• Application of project control protocols concerning planning and scheduling, contract management and administration and risk management within the prescribed control systems.
• Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer or equivalent with demonstrable relevant experience in the Project Management and successful delivery of multiple infrastructure construction projects
• Practitioner level skills and experience in the management and administration of NEC and other standard forms of construction Contracts
• Excellent understanding of construction management best practice
• A safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH will be advantageous as will experience of working with the CDM regulations and British Standards
• The Programme Manager will be required to deliver single high value and complex projects or a number of lower value related projects
• Practitioner level skills in the application of planning and scheduling construction programmes and associated commissioning
• The role of a Programme Manager within Investment delivery is more biased towards Project and Programme Management rather than operational skills and knowledge although operational experience would be advantageous to the role

Benefits

• Occupational Health support
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Private Medical Cover / Simply Health
• Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
• Discounted gym membership
• Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
• Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance