Programme Manager

Overview

Lead senior engineers to design and deliver 5-year OHL network modernization programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• stakeholder management
• program management
• contractor oversight
• network planning
• safety compliance
• innovation

Tasks

-Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification. -Manage strategic programmes for OHL modernisation, storm resilience, and other critical initiatives. -Oversee contractor engagement and programme delivery without compromising safety or quality. -Contribute to long-term network planning and regulatory performance targets. -Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety legislation. -Lead and develop a team of Senior Engineers to deliver high-quality network designs and programmes. -Drive innovation by introducing new technologies and solutions, supported by cost-benefit analysis.

Requirements

• project management
• stakeholder engagement
• engineering
• team leadership
• financial judgment
• regulatory

What You Bring

-Strong project/programme management skills with a track record of delivering complex initiatives. -Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills at all levels. -Engineering or project/programme management background within the utilities, energy, or construction sectors. -Proven experience managing, motivating, and developing teams to deliver business outputs. -Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment. -Knowledge of the regulatory environment, including output and incentive mechanisms. -Commercial awareness with the ability to balance customer service, efficient network design, and maximum return on investment.

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Benefits

-Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving -Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave -Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans -36 days annual leave -Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme -Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more -Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support -Life Assurance (4x salary) -Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes -Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments

About Avangrid

-Born in 2015 from a merger with UIL Holdings, creating a national powerhouse from regional utilities. -Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, with operations in 24 U.S. states. -Its utilities arm manages eight electric and natural gas systems. -Projects include onshore wind, solar, biomass, thermal plants, and grid upgrades. -Fully acquired by Iberdrola in late 2024, enhancing investment potential. -Key ventures include the nation's largest offshore wind project and the Maine Power upgrade. -Combines local legacy with large-scale clean energy ambition.

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