EPC Project Manager
About the role
Join Our Team as an EPC Project Manager at National Grid!
Are you ready to make a real difference in the journey towards a cleaner, greener energy future? At National Grid, we believe that our people are the driving force behind our commitment to sustainability. We invite you to become part of our dynamic team as an EPC Project Manager, where your unique skills and passions can truly shine.
Why National Grid? We are at the forefront of large-scale infrastructure projects in the North-West of England and North Wales areas, including tunnelling, cable replacement schemes, substation works, and overhead line refurbishment. This is your chance to contribute to our net zero ambition and engage with OFGEM for regulatory approval, all while giving back to society. So, if you’re based in the North of England, please read on.
What We Offer:
- A hybrid working environment that combines home, site, and office work.
- The opportunity to lead and support the delivery of impactful projects.
- A collaborative team culture where your expertise is valued.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the investment process during pre-construction, delivery, and closure of projects, ensuring governance is maintained.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, CDM, and Environmental legislation, as well as National Grid standards.
- Act as the Client's Delegated Representative and Principal Designer as required under CDM Regulations.
- Provide regular project status reports, including financial forecasting and risk management data.
- Serve as the NEC Project Manager or equivalent for various contract type
What you'll need
We are looking for experts who are passionate about project delivery. The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in successful construction project delivery.
- Strong influencing, negotiating, and communication skills.
- A solid understanding of construction industry Health & Safety standards.
- Demonstrable contract management experience, ideally with NEC4.
- Experience with high-value projects and HV power projects is desirable.
- Knowledge of the electricity industry is a plus.
If you are ready to take on the challenge of delivering complex, high-value projects safely, on time, and within budget, we want to hear from you!
What's in it for you?
- Salary of £54,000 - £65,000 dependent on experience and capability, plus Market supplement of £4.5k per annum
- Annual Performance Based Bonus
- Job-Requirement Company Car
- 37 hour working week with hybrid working model between Home, Site and Office
- 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%
- Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – so long as it’s relevant to your role
- Access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
More Information
This role closes at midnight on 9th March 2026; 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 23rd March
In most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.
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