Associate Project Manager

About The Role

New Role – Permanent

Leeds / Various sites across Yorkshire (between Selby and Fraisthorpe)

Onsite 3 days per week approximately

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 looking to recruit an Associate Project Manager to support delivery of the Eastern Green Link 2 project with responsibilities for elements of works across a 68km onshore cable route in Yorkshire (from Fraisthorpe to Selby).

EGL2 is a 2GW high voltage direct current (HVDC) electrical ‘superhighway’ cable link to be built between Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Drax in North Yorkshire, England. This project creates an increased boundary transfer capacity between Scotland and England, accommodating increased renewable generation in Scotland. This will create huge consumer benefits through reducing constraints as well as being key to the net zero agenda.

The project is being jointly delivered by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Transmission (SSENT) and National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET).

This role will be within the EGL2 Onshore Cable delivery team.

The roles require a hybrid working approach with a mix of home, site and office working, our National Grid offices are presently in Leeds, however there will also be site project offices installed between Fraisthorpe and Selby.

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:

• Is driven and enthusiastic about building the kind of infrastructure that will help make Net Zero
• Demonstrates some experience in project development and delivery of complex high value schemes safely, on time and to budget. Experience of developing/construction of energy/infrastructure projects is advantageous.
• Is knowledgeable on the application of CDM.
• Is knowledgeable about EPC contracts.
• Has experience of stakeholder engagement and management
• Can work in a busy, buoyant environment with lots of variety and change. You’ll need to be resilient, driven, and good at prioritising and managing your own time, particularly when the unexpected crops up.
• Is good with people - the strength of a project depends on excellent teamwork.
• Makes decisions based on the greater good and carefully considers the communities you are working in.

Overnight travel will be required occasionally to visit our joint venture partners, suppliers or training for example.

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

Safety   

Working with the project team you will help drive exceptional safety standards. You will undertake safety leadership tours, sensible monitoring of work activities and set the standards on projects across the wider business.

You will act as an ambassador for safety at all times.

Contract management

Using FIDIC contract you will support your EPC Project Manager/s to administer EPC contracts on EGL2 (with potential for use of other contract types on other projects).

You will draft contractual communications, including the EPC Project Manager’s instructions.

Financial management

You will support the Project Managers in successfully managing project budgets and accurately forecasting spend profiles. You will report financial information within required timescales and escalate financial issues when necessary.

Risk management

You will assist the Project Managers in successfully identifying, quantifying and managing risks on your projects.

Stakeholder management 

You will support the Project Managers in maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders. These might include DNOs, generating companies, government and regulatory authorities, Ofgem, land owners, farmers and local communities. They will also include internal National Grid departments, such as Asset Operations, Customer Connections and the Electricity System Operator.

What You'll Get

A competitive salary between £51,000 – £60,000 dependent on capability and a hybrid or fully electric car for business and personal use.

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 December 3rd 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 w/c December 15th. 

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.

#LI-PB1       #LI-HYBRID