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About the Role

As a result of the continued growth of our National Grid portfolio, in the energy networks team we are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to support the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of engineering and design projects. The portfolio comprises multidisciplinary design services across substations, converter stations, underground cable systems and overhead line projects for National Grid. Maintaining long-term client relationships and securing repeat business are fundamental to our success, underpinned by the consistent delivery of high-quality, commercially successful projects. Working closely with the Portfolio Manager, this role will focus on establishing effective delivery strategies, portfolio planning, resource forecasting, programme governance and project controls across the portfolio. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving delivery excellence, improving portfolio performance and supporting the sustainable growth of the business. This is anticipated to be a part-time role of approximately three days per week, combined with other responsibilities such as Project Principal, Project Manager, Bid Director or other leadership roles depending on the successful candidate's experience and background.

Responsibilities

Support the Portfolio Manager in developing and maintaining a strategically aligned delivery programme across the National Grid portfolio.
Anticipate resource demands and capacity requirements across projects, providing consolidated forecasts and performance reports.
Develop and maintain portfolio-level schedules and milestone reporting to support effective decision-making and business planning.
Work with project teams to ensure robust project controls, risk management and reporting processes are implemented consistently.
Support Project Principals and Project Managers in establishing effective delivery strategies, programmes and governance arrangements.
Ensure projects comply with National Grid Supplier Requirements, Mott MacDonald best practice, STEP requirements, and relevant quality, health and safety standards.
Monitor project performance and compliance metrics, reporting key trends, opportunities and risks to divisional leadership.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve delivery efficiency, consistency and commercial performance across the portfolio.
Support the Portfolio Manager and Sub-Portfolio Leads in developing delivery strategies for key pursuits and opportunities.
Identify project delivery risks, resource requirements and critical success factors during bid development.
Work collaboratively with bid teams to ensure delivery assumptions, schedules and fee proposals are realistic, robust and commercially sound.
Help demonstrate Mott MacDonald's capability and right-to-win position within strategic client opportunities.
Coach and mentor Project Managers and Project Principals, helping to embed best practice in project delivery and portfolio management.
Promote a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing project culture.
Champion continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the Energy Networks business.
Act as Project Principal or Project Manager on selected strategic projects where required.
Foster strong relationships with clients, delivery partners and internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with commercial managers, legal advisors, insurance specialists and technical leaders to identify, assess and mitigate project risks.
Provide leadership in maintaining a safe, positive and proactive project environment across all delivery teams.
Work closely with digital and project controls teams to maximise the use of data, digital tools and reporting capabilities.

Requirements

Significant experience in programme, portfolio and/or project management within the transmission and distribution sector.
Demonstrable experience delivering FEED, detailed design or engineering consultancy projects.
Strong understanding of project controls, portfolio management, resource planning and delivery governance.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.
Professional qualification in Project Management and/or Engineering.
Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project financial performance and governance.
Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments.
Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to coach, mentor and develop project teams.
Experience working on National Grid or major utility programmes (Desirable).
Familiarity with NEC contracts and engineering consultancy delivery models (Desirable).
Experience managing large-scale portfolios of infrastructure projects (Desirable).
Strong analytical skills with experience using Power BI, Excel and project reporting tools (Desirable).
Experience driving digital transformation, reporting improvements and portfolio optimisation initiatives (Desirable).

Skills

Programme Management
Portfolio Management
Project Management
Energy Networks Sector
Transmission and Distribution Sector
FEED
Detailed Design
Engineering Consultancy
Project Controls
Resource Planning
Delivery Governance
Stakeholder Management
Communication
Commercial Awareness
Leadership
Coaching
Mentoring
Risk Management
Power BI
Excel
Project Reporting Tools

Location

Brighton
Croydon
Bristol
York
Altrincham
Newcastle
Glasgow
UK

Work Type

Part-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Experienced

Education Level

Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline
Professional qualification in Project Management and/or Engineering

Benefits

Pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%
Life assurance equal up to 4 x basic salary, with an option to increase to 6 x salary
Income protection scheme providing financial benefit, absence and return to work support
Flexible benefits including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing
Annual bonus schemes
Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments
Access to Peppy for free support from menopause experts
Variety of wellbeing support available through comprehensive wellbeing program
Ability to flex salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits
Minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays
Ability to buy or sell leave
10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers
Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service
Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers
Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
Two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
Shared parental leave matching maternity leave (up to 24 weeks at full pay)
Up to five additional days leave for those with significant caring responsibilities (two paid)
Policies and dedicated support for military families
Primary annual professional institution subscription
Broad range of opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options

About the Company

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.
We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve.
Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do.
With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best.
As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued.
Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks.
Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension.
Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Equal Opportunity

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.