Programme Manager

Founded in 1989, Pennon Group is a leading organisation in the UK water sector, bringing together South West Water, Bristol Water and Bournemouth Water. With more than 1,300 employees, the Group serves 3.5 million people and 380,000 business customers, delivering reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services across the South West of England. Driven by ambitious growth plans and a commitment to achieving net zero by 2030, Pennon is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the planning, execution and delivery of wastewater capital projects. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in civil engineering and project leadership, together with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and deliver shared objectives. This permanent, Bristol-based role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development within an established team. What you’ll be doing * Project Oversight: Manage the design and delivery of wastewater capital projects. * Partner Support: Work with Tier 1 and Tier 2 Framework partners to keep programmes on track. * Governance and Compliance: Establish budgets and oversee robust governance by ensuring works orders and capital expenditure are sanctioned by the Board and aligned with budgets. * Commercial and Financial Control: Present monthly project forecasts to the a...