About The Role

Brand New Role – UK Wide Hybrid Working – Permanent

The UK has set out its ambition to be net zero by 2050 and the energy industry is responding – together we are building a cleaner, greener Britain.

The Eastern Green Link 5 (EGL 5) project will connect Scotland and England bringing enough clean power for 2 million homes. As Lead Project Manager will be to manage the project to time and budget, hitting key milestones along the way. You will use your proficiency to deliver and manage your scope on the project as you see fit and the lessons learnt from your work will be shared across the wider business. This will involve project management responsibilities, ensuring smooth project execution and successful delivery of the design and development of the onshore aspects of the project.

You’ll be joining a compact but growing team, likely to double in size of the next year. So if you like getting in at the beginning of great things, this is for you.

You’ll report into the Manager for Capital Delivery who’ll support you in any development and training to progress through the National Grid Project Management framework too.

This role is hybrid based with team members across England, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.

Leveraging this hybrid working, this team currently get together around twice per month, which is dependent on personal and business needs. We have offices across the UK.

We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements. 

About You

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field.

In this case, we’re looking for someone who has experience working in major projects in the engineering or utilities sectors, to reflect this senior staff grade position.

As a project manager, you’ll possess a relevant skill set that includes strong organisational and communication skills, allowing you to work effectively in a team environment. Your excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities further enhance your qualifications. You’ll be a proven collaborator, both internal and external, to achieve programme milestones.

Of course, you’ll be enthusiastic about developing infrastructure that contributes to achieving Net Zero goals, which is what National Grid Strategic Infrastructure is all about.

You’ll need a driving licence, the ability to travel as required, and there might be some overnight travel too which we’ll support and cover.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You'll Do

You’ll manage the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) supplier to ensure safety by design of the onshore aspects of the EGL 5 scheme. Monitoring and controlling the budget you’ll resolve any contractual issues in a timely manner.

Managing project budgets and building an accurate forecast spend profile for the project you’ll participate in contract and project meetings and support the Senior Project Manager in maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.

Externally you’ll attend meetings and public consultation events and ensuring that feedback is fed into design through a robust design change process

What You'll Get

A competitive starting salary between £61,000 – £75,000 dependent on capability plus a non-performance based additional supplement of £4,500 p.a, paid monthly

As well as your base salary and market supplement, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About Us

National Grid Strategic Infrastructure has a key role to play in tackling climate change by accelerating our capacity to deliver clean electricity across the UK. We already operate the fastest decarbonising electricity grid in the world, with an ambition for zero carbon operation by 2025. And by 2035, we want to run 100% clean, green energy, all the time.

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people.

Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via the Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.

Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

More Information

This role closes on September 23rd at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

Interviews will be held on or around Monday w/c 13th October.

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. 

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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