Description East Suffolk Council, East Suffolk House, Melton IP12 1RT or Riverside, Lowestoft NR33 0EQ £60,055 - £66,712 per annum 37 hours per week Permanent This advert is open to current East Suffolk Council staff only. East Suffolk Council is a dynamic place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to communities across East Suffolk. It is also host to a number of Nationally Significant Infrastructure projects in the energy sector, including the Sizewell C new nuclear build project, multiple offshore wind projects, multipurpose interconnectors, and grid reinforcement projects. We currently have an exciting opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Energy Projects Team as Programme Manager. The role: Reporting to the Head of Energy Planning and Coastal Management, you will lead the Council’s programme management of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects in the energy sector, and, in particular, the Council’s responsibilities associated with the delivery of the Sizewell C new nuclear project. You will work directly with the Head of Service, and also support other senior colleagues in the Council by providing co-ordination, oversight, and the reporting of key deliverables of these projects. You will manage, develop, and implement all the requirements of the workstreams on these projects, both in the Energy team, and also across other Council service areas that are closely involved in Sizewell C and other energy projects. As the appointed person in the Council, you will have oversight of all the relevant data and documentation on each energy project to help the Head of Service to drive the projects forward to achieve the agreed outcome for the Council. You will also advise and oversee governance issues for both the Energy Projects and Coastal Management service areas. What you will need: You will bring a wealth of experience in Programme and Project Management, with a proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and deliver high-profile outcomes on time and within budget. Excellent problem-solving skills, a strong ability to manage stakeholder relationships, and a passion for energy infrastructure will be essential in this role. This is a role where if you consider you have the technical experience and people skills and you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role please apply as we want to hear from you. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. To find out more If you’d like more information or a conversation about this post, please reach out to Martyn Fulcher, Head of Energy Planning and Coastal Management at martyn.fulcher@eastsuffolk.gov.uk. To see more of what the team does, explore: National infrastructure and energy projects » East Suffolk Council Closing date: 1.00pm, 17 October 2025 Interview date: w/c 20 October 2025 How to apply Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted). Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CV’s are not accepted.