Lead Project Manager

About us

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.

We are expanding our project team and looking for a Project Manager / Lead Project Manager to support the HVDC link project connecting Scottish offshore wind energy into National Grid’s transmission network.  HVDC link project is delivered as a joint venture by National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) and Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Transmission (SSENT). 

This key role will support detailed design and construction of the proposed HVDC converter station in West Norfolk region. This role will be crucial in growing our team, overseeing the design and construction of an HVDC Converter station in England, which will link Scotland and England.

Within this role, you will be making use of your engineering and project management acumen by leading on the design of the electricity transmission system of the future across functional teams ensuring a smooth project delivery by working closely with our appointed technology provider to deliver a successful outcome.

We offer a hybrid role working arrangement with a requirement to travel for meetings to various locations (e.g., Birmingham, London, Manchester) as project needs dictate & to attend site in Lincolnshire & Norfolk region.  There may be some travel required to other locations including Scotland, around the UK or abroad to meet with suppliers / delivery partners.

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 proven ability to manage diverse project delivery models, including ECI to delivery stage, traditional design, and Design & Build (D&B) projects.
• Has strong understanding of Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) engineering principles within building services.
• Is proficient in project scoping and contract management (NEC or FIDIC preferred) & budgetary control and financial management.
• Has a good understanding of consenting, planning, and environmental management processes.
• Has a proven track record in building strong, enduring, and effective relationships with key delivery partners within electricity transmission or similar highly regulated industries.
• Has demonstrable experience in construction project delivery and on-site management.

What you'll do

 The role will require you to deliver / manage:

• Manage the project through ECI, detailed design and delivery.
• Act as Interface Project Manager between disciplines, lead project teams and maintain positive relationships.
• Lead coordination/review meetings (internally and externally).
• Manage/Coordinate Civils and MEP aspects of the project(s) (planning/budgeting/design/execution/handover)
• Communicate regularly with clients/stakeholders to provide updates/address issues.
• Develop, implement, and manage project delivery, design, safety by design, commissioning, scheme closure and post-completion requirements as required to successfully deliver the project.
• Monitor and control the investment throughout the process providing regular project monthly status reports (including SHE performance, milestone progress, risk management) and accurate and timely financial forecasting information to support regulatory reporting, and business and capital planning.
• Manage and co-ordinate Contractors and project teams to successfully deliver projects to time, cost and specification and with minimal disruption.
• Monitor Contractor site activities to ensure compliance with National Grid and the JV’s SHES standards, Health & Safety, Environmental legislation and CDM regulations.
• Produce all required project documentation, ensuring governance is maintained throughout the investment process whilst also demonstrating the implementation of lessons learned and best practice.
• Manage the Contractor commissioning and performance testing process on site. Ensure the provision of accurate ‘as built’ documentation to handover of the assets onto the system to the standards defined in the design.
• Act as the NEC / FIDIC Project Manager as required.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £55,000 - £69,000 – dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, 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

The British Energy Security Strategy set out the Government's ambition to connect up to 50GW of offshore generation to the electricity network by 2030. Facilitating this ambition will require significant reinforcements to the onshore electricity transmission network. National Grid Strategic Infrastructure will make this happen.

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 23rd September 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. 

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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