Lead Project/Programme Manager

LEAD PROJECT MANAGER - 6 MONTH FTCGinger Energy Competitive Hybrid - EgdBaston, BirminghamROLE OVERVIEWYou will lead and coordinate the delivery of a structured compliance and operational readiness programme across our heat network portfolio. Working at the intersection of regulation, service delivery and customer outcomes, you will bring clarity, drive and governance to ensure every network is safe, compliant and prepared for seamless operations.In your first two weeks you will attend the Birmingham office daily to onboard with key teams, understand our portfolio, and align ways of working. Thereafter, you will move to our hybrid model, balancing on-site collaboration with focused remote delivery to keep the programme on track.ROLE EXPECTATIONSYou will plan, run and continuously refine a portfolio-wide programme that ensures every scheme meets compliance requirements and is operationally ready. Most days you will coordinate cross-functional workstreams, track risks and dependencies, resolve issues at pace, and communicate progress to stakeholders. You will turn complex requirements into clear actions, timelines and measurable outcomes.WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKEA clear, living programme plan that delivers compliance and readiness milestones on time and within scope.Proactive risk, issue and dependency management with no surprises and swift, well-communicated decisions.Stakeholders aligned and engaged, with concise reporting that turns data into direction.Heat networks audited and evidenced as compliant, with robust documentation and handover packs.Operational processes tested end-to-end, with playbooks, SLAs and escalation paths embedded.Tangible improvements to customer experience, safety and cost control across the portfolio.HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIMEBuilding and maintaining the master plan, roadmap, RAID logs and dashboards for the compliance and readiness programme.Facilitating daily and weekly ceremonies to drive momentum across engineering, operations, billing, data and customer teams.Translating regulatory and technical requirements into actionable work packages and acceptance criteria.Coordinating site readiness activities, pilots and go-live rehearsals, capturing lessons learned and closing actions.Preparing executive updates and decision papers, ensuring timely governance and approvals.Partnering with suppliers and internal teams to align deliverables, manage contracts, and verify outcomes.WHO THIS ROLE IS FORYou thrive on structure, clarity and delivery, and bring calm, confident leadership to complex portfolios.You communicate simply and effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.You balance big-picture planning with hands-on execution and a willingness to dive into the detail.You build strong relationships, hold people to account respectfully, and keep everyone focused on outcomes.You care about doing the right thing for customers, safety and long-term value.EXPERIENCE THAT HELPSLeading multi-workstream programmes in utilities, energy, heat networks, built environment or similar regulated sectors.Delivering compliance, operational readiness or service transition initiatives with measurable impact.Working with data, metering, billing, asset management or field operations to land operational change.Using structured programme tools and methods (e.g., RAID, critical path, stage gates, playbooks, UAT).Coordinating external suppliers and internal teams under clear SLAs and governance.WHAT WE OFFERCompetitive salary, aligned to experienceAnnual salary reviewWellbeing supportFully funded learning, development and professional trainingEmployee referral scheme with rewards up to £1,500ABOUT GINGER ENERGYGinger Energy is a specialist UK energy consultancy and part of the wider Odevo UK group. Founded in 2013, the business helps organisations across the UK manage, procure and optimise their energy services through independent advice, industry expertise and innovative solutions.Working across commercial, residential and mixed-use environments, Ginger Energy provides end-to-end support covering energy procurement, billing, metering, data analysis and compliance. Its independent approach ensures clients receive transparent, tailored solutions that deliver long-term value.For employees, this means the opportunity to develop specialist industry knowledge, work with a diverse client base and build a career within a growing and forward-thinking business. As part of Odevo UK, Ginger Energy combines the stability of a larger group with the culture and agility of a specialist consultancy.HOW WE HIREInitial conversation with our talent teamInterview focused on your programme leadership, stakeholder management, compliance know-how, planning discipline and delivery resultsWe aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.INTERESTED?Apply with your CV.All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.TPBN1_UKTJ