Job Description

Programme Manager (Lead Engineer)
Prenton (or other regional SPM offices) - hybrid working pattern available
60,800 - 76,000 + strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities/support.
Permanent / Full-time
Closing date: 28th November 2025
At SP Energy Networks, we're building the networks of the future to meet the growing demand for electricity and low-carbon technology. Our mission is to deliver safe, secure, and sustainable energy solutions for the communities we serve. People are at the heart of this transformation, and we're looking for talented individuals to join us.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Manager (Lead Engineer) within our Design & Development House Department. This strategic role leads a team of Senior Engineers in designing and developing network projects and programmes over a 5-year horizon. You'll ensure robust, coordinated plans that enable efficient delivery of investment and modernisation projects across SP Manweb's licence area.
A key focus will be overhead line (OHL) design and modernisation programmes aligned to the ED2 price plan, ensuring compliance with regulatory commitments and optimising value for customers and stakeholders.
What you'll be doing

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

What you'll bring

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

What's in it for you
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's 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.
That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• 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

Why SP Energy Networks
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's 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 the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously.
We're investing over 5.5 billion into our transmission network, 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 background, you'll fit 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 .
Mobility
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below November-28-2025

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