Lead EPC Project Manager
About the role
Power the future of Britain’s energy network
The way we power our lives is changing. As the UK moves away from fossil fuels and accelerates the growth of clean, homegrown renewable energy, the electricity network must evolve to meet that challenge.
At National Grid, we’re developing plans to upgrade the electricity network between Carlisle and Newcastle, strengthening connections between the North West and North East of England. This landmark project will play a critical role in enabling Net Zero, improving network resilience, and securing the energy we all rely on – today and in the future.
To help deliver it, we’re looking for an experienced and driven Lead EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) Project Manager to join our team and take ownership of complex, high value construction projects at the heart of the UK’s energy transition.
As a Lead EPC Project Manager, you’ll have end to end responsibility for shaping and delivering major infrastructure projects – from development and sanction through to construction and handover.
You’ll work in a hybrid model, combining home working with time on-site and in the office. This includes travel to our Birmingham project office around twice per month, alongside visits to project sites as required.
What you'll be doing
- Lead the development, sanction and delivery of EPC projects to time, cost and specification, in line with National Grid’s Network Development Process.
- Set the standard for health, safety and environmental performance, ensuring full compliance with CDM, statutory legislation and National Grid SHES requirements.
- Manage complex stakeholder, regulatory and customer commitments across the project lifecycle.
- Own risk management and governance, ensuring issues are identified early and managed effectively.
- Control and deliver significant CapEx investment, using value engineering to optimise cost while protecting scope and quality.
- Provide clear, accurate project reporting, including financial forecasting, milestones, SHEQ performance and risk data.
- Lead, support and mentor project teams, building capability and resilience across the programme.
About you
You’ll be a confident, credible project leader with experience delivering large scale, high value infrastructure projects in complex, regulated environments.
We’re particularly interested in candidates who bring:
- Strong EPC delivery experience, managing scope, time, cost, quality and safety.
- Ideally, technical knowledge of the Electricity Transmission network or similarly complex infrastructure.
- Proven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Experience working within CDM regulations and leading safe site delivery.
- Commercial and contract management experience, ideally with NEC contracts.
- A collaborative leadership style, with a genuine commitment to developing others.
What you'll get
- A competitive salary between £61,000 - £70,000 – dependent on capability.
- Established market supplement of £4,500 per annum (paid monthly).
- An annual performance bonus.
- 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
- 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 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 apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.
About us
National Grid Strategic Infrastructure is a Business Unit created to propel our grid forward to deliver in 5 years, what has been achieved in the previous 30. By 2030 we aim to have 17 new major infrastructure projects live across England, Scotland and Wales.
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 27 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.
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We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.
Please note that 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.