Associate Project Manager

About the role

Looking to make the move into Project Management ?

We are recruiting for an Associate Project Manager - You’ll be working on our Pentir to Trawsfynydd reinforcement projects. The projects are in their later stages of development moving into construction in Summer 2026.

The Associate EPC Project Manager role is an excellent stepping stone into project management.

You’ll support the Lead Project Manager/Project Manager be involved in all phases of the project lifecycle, from the development of designs, though to construction, delivery and commissioning.

As you do this, you’ll have the development opportunity and support to develop into a Project Manager yourself.

This role will have the requirement to be on site in North wales 5 days a week. 

About You

• Experience supporting delivery of medium and complex construction/engineering projects working closely with Project Managers to deliver key outputs, ideally within the Electricity transmission industry or other large utility
• Knowledge CDM and other relevant health, safety and environmental regulations consistently ensuring compliance.
• Understands project performance management, including financial controls, earned value principles, forecasting, and benefits realisation, through contribution to accurate cost estimation, development and maintenance of integrated project schedules, and management of risk, opportunity and issues in a controlled environment
• Has commercial awareness including working with NEC and FIDIC contracts.
• Can support projects through organisational governance & change management while communicating effectively with stakeholders and driving continuous improvement through lessons learnt.
• You are positive and want to contribute, not just in terms of your day-to-day role but to our larger Net Zero aims too. You are committed to a cleaner energy future and highly motivated to make a difference.
• Full UK Driving License 
• NEBOSH / IOSH

What you'll do

• Experience supporting delivery in a medium/complex project environment, coordinating deliverables and milestones, and working through governance and change control.
• Practical exposure to cost, schedule, risk and reporting fundamentals (including understanding performance targets, project financials, and project performance reporting concepts).
• Demonstrable ability to manage multiple interfaces and collaborate with suppliers/contractors and cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of NEC contract management expectations (clear/timely communications; supporting reply periods; structured notices).
• Awareness of NEC contract administration areas such as programme acceptance and compensation events (supporting the PM with well-kept records and analysis).
• Understanding of SHEQ expectations in a construction setting; familiarity with safety management requirements and working practices typical of complex projects (e.g., permit systems and site safety expectations where applicable). 

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary up to £55,000 – 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.

This role will also attract a job requirement car subject to the mileage covered in role. 

This role is based in North Wales with the need to be on site 5 days a week. This role involves regular travel to office locations and project delivery sites/ substations, primarily within the region surrounding your contractual base location. Occasional nationwide travel may also be required, depending on project demands. Flexibility and willingness to travel are also essential.

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 9th March 2026 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. Interiews are planned to take place w/c 23rd March 2026.

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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