Construction Programme Manager | Preston | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Morson Talent are working in partnership with Electricity North West to recruit a Construction Programme Manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team, overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects across ENWL’s office and depot estate. You'll play a key role in driving consistency and compliance across Facilities Management capital works, from minor upgrades through to complex refurbishments, while ensuring governance, stakeholder engagement, and procedures are followed effectively.
Electricity North West are proud to power the North West, connecting communities and playing a key role in enabling a greener, more sustainable energy future. In 2024, they were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week for their innovation and leadership.
If you're an experienced programme or project professional with a background in FM, construction, or asset management, and you’re looking for a role with purpose, career development, and a strong team culture, we’d love to hear from you.
The role
You'll be responsible for:
Managing multiple construction projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest safety standards
Overseeing contractors, consultants, and internal teams
Driving efficiency and reporting on progress, performance, and risks
Managing cash flow, budgets, and project risks
Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 and NPSA security guidelines
About you
We're looking for someone with:
Extensive experience managing construction programmes
Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and commitment to health & safety
Experience managing physical security upgrade projects (desirable)
Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills
A degree in construction / surveying (2:2 or above desirable) and/or chartered status (desirable)
What’s on offer
As a vital team member, and in return for expertise, an inclusive approach, and commitment, Electricity North West offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to join a passionate and welcoming team. The organisation is committed to supporting its people and is proud of its reward and benefits package, which includes:
An annual bonus scheme
25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
Private healthcare
An employee rewards portal offering discounts on well-known brands
A market-leading contributory pension scheme
Employee assistance programme
Opportunities for professional development through its learning and development function
For more information about the role, or to arrange a confidential conversation to discuss it further, please contact Jonathan Green, (url removed)
Electricity North West values its people and is passionate about creating a great place to work — where everyone can be themselves, reach their full potential, and build lasting careers. The company is committed to increasing diversity of thought and talent within its workforce, aiming to recruit people who are representative of the communities it serves. Embracing differences is seen as a strength that makes the organisation stronger.
Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks have been completed to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. For this role, required checks include references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and a drug and alcohol test