Head of Programme Management

Climate17 is pleased to be working with a high-growth low-carbon infrastructure developer as they appoint a Head of Programme Management to take ownership of programme delivery across a growing portfolio of major heat network projects.

This is not a traditional PMO role.

You’ll be the person bringing together the full portfolio view — programme, resources, risk, funding and commercial priorities - and providing senior leadership with the insight they need to make critical decisions.

Why this role?

• Own the master programme across a complex portfolio of infrastructure projects
• Work directly with the CDO & Senior Leadership Team and influence key investment and delivery decisions
• Shape the PMO function as the business continues to scale
• Drive stage-gate and investment approval processes from feasibility through to financial close
• Balance commercial, technical and funding requirements across multiple projects
• Identify risks and resource constraints early and turn them into actionable solutions
• Play a genuine role in delivering the UK's transition to low-carbon heat

What are we looking for?

We're looking for an experienced Programme Manager / Head of Programme / PMO Lead with a background in:

• Complex infrastructure, energy or development environments
• Multi-workstream programme management
• Integrated master planning / Microsoft Project or equivalent
• Stage gates, investment approvals and governance
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• Managing multiple projects and competing priorities
• Confident engagement with senior stakeholders

Experience across heat networks, utilities, energy or low-carbon infrastructure would be highly advantageous.

Competitive salary + up to 20% performance bonus

Hybrid | Minimum 3 days in office

37.5 hours per week

Up to 7% matched pension + private medical + travel insurance

Interested?

For a confidential conversation about the opportunity, contact Neeraj at Climate17 :

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