About the role

Climate change is the biggest challenge facing our generation. The transition to clean energy is critical to helping us achieve the goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050. As National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK, we have a big part to play in supporting the delivery of a decarbonised energy system.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our London & South-East team within the Infrastructure Delivery business unit, with the immediate focus being London Power Tunnels 2 – a £1 billion project to rewire South London via 32km of new underground tunnels and cables is vital to help keep Londoners connected to safe and reliable electricity supplies.

For more information see https://www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-transmission/network-and-infrastructure/london-power-tunnels-project

As Senior Project Manager, you’ll be at the heart of developing new infrastructure projects, to time and within regulatory allowances, successfully integrating across our Major Projects to manage and mitigate risk and achieve the project outcomes. You will have the responsibility of inspiring and motivating your Project Managers to establish a high performing multi-discipline team, continually developing, and looking to find a better way for a sustainable future. 

In other words, this is a job that really matters. If you lead by example, with a strong desire to help others develop, have a passion to create a great experience for our customers and have a deep commitment to achieving Net Zero, it could be just the job for you.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is motivated and committed to getting their projects delivered safely, on time and to budget. Someone who can inspire and empower our people for great performance.

You will have a background in project management/engineering, have strong commercial acumen and experience leading cross functional teams in an operational environment with a good understanding of financial management and reporting at Portfolio level.

Ideally, you will have a degree or qualification in project management, engineering, or equivalent experience.  You’ll also need a driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK.

Your time will be spent between home and 2-3 days a week across our sites throughout South London.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary of £68,000 - £86,000.
• Job requirement car.
• Annual Performance Based Bonus of up to 30%
• 28 days annual leave plus eight statutory days.
• Option to buy/sell holiday days.
• Generous contributory pension scheme – we’ll double-match your contribution to a max company contribution of 12%.
• Flexible benefits: share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes.
• Family benefits like back-up care service (six paid days yearly + option to purchase more).

More Information

This advert closes at midnight on 19th September 2025 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 w/c 6th October.

At National Grid we are 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. 

#LI-NB1