Technical Administrator
About the role
National Grid Electricity Transmission (ET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our energy network connects the nation, so it’s essential that it’s continually evolving.
We’re currently looking for a Technical Administrator to join our Infrastructure Delivery team. You’ll provide support to the Midlands regional project delivery team in respect of technical administration, document control and managing information in our systems.
Summary of Key Accountabilities
- Manage the storage of data and documentation within the designated repository, eg Sharepoint, on behalf of Project Managers. This will include minutes, drawings, records and closures.
- Support Project Managers by tracking and chasing documents internally/externally and supporting any related governance approvals.
- Produce, collate and coordinate project and team performance data from Team Hubs and Project Reviews.
- Support Project Managers with outage bookings, by populating and uploading information into the project management system.
- Perform the technical secretary role for allocated forums/meetings in the region including action monitoring and follow up to achieve satisfactory completion.
- Establish and manage a drawing package tracker across projects.
- Coordinate lessons learnt input, and collate potential improvements identified through the development, delivery and closure of projects. Undertake periodic reviews with key stakeholders, identifying appropriate action owners.
- Organise team events including logistics (booking arrangements), meeting material and supporting Senior Project Manager with preparation and facilitation.
- Support the Management Team with team communications and admin.
- Support with onboarding new team members.
This role is based at our office in the East Midlands for 2-3 days per week, with the opportunity to combine with home working in line with our hybrid working policy.
What you'll need
We’re looking for someone who is proactive and self-driven, with good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
You’ll be proficient in using and administering Business Systems, and have experience in document management, including administration of online Collaborative Project Management systems (eg. SharePoint, or similar).
With the ability to use desktop software packages to coordinate and present management information in numerical, graphical and written formats, you’ll be able to generate reports and interrogate data (e.g. Pivot tables).
Knowledge of the Electricity Transmission System would be an advantage but is not essential.
What's in it for you?
You’ll receive a competitive salary between £36,300 - £42,700 – dependent on capability
- Annual Performance Based Bonus
- 26 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days
- The option to buy additional or sell holiday days
- Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
- Access to several 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.
- Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days)
- Access to a numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.
More Information
The closing date for this vacancy is midnight on 6th December 2025. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you are excited about this role but your experience or qualifications do not 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.
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