Project Commercial Officer

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. Delivering this ambition requires significant reinforcement of the onshore electricity transmission network and National Grid Strategic Infrastructure is leading the way.

At National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, ensuring supply and demand are balanced every second of every day. From schools and hospitals to sporting arenas, we keep the lights on for millions of people across the UK.

We are recruiting for a Project Commercial Officer to join our Commercial team of our Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL3) project. This role offers hybrid working with occasional travel required to Glasgow. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to make this role work for you.

Job Purpose

Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL3) is a major multi-billion-pound offshore transmission project being developed by National Grid, in joint venture with SSEN Transmission, to support the UK’s transition to increased renewable energy generation as identified in the ESO’s Pathway to 2030 Holistic Network Design.

In this role you will report to the Senior Commercial Manager from line management perspective and from a functional perspective to the portfolio function’s Commercial Lead. Being part of SI’s Offshore Commercial department you will work closely with commercial managers and analysts across the function on portfolio wide topics and ensure lessons are shared on a timely and appropriate manner. You will collaborate closely with SI Commercial Excellence team to understand the relevant commercial governance requirements as well as the applicable Nationalgrid project gates contribute to EGL3 satisfying such requirements.

You will effectively collaborate with SI procurement function to ensure relevant EGL3 procurement activities are supported in a timely and efficient manner.

What You'll Do

Commercial Governance

• Contribute to establishing and maintaining robust commercial governance and record-keeping practices across the project, regularly reinforcing their importance with the relevant Work Package commercial teams.
• Review and update the Commercial Manual for Delivery on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with Work Package teams to ensure the EGL3 P&C SharePoint site is used in a structured and consistent manner as the single repository for all procurement and commercial information.
• Work closely with Commercial Work Package Leads to ensure key procurement and commercial decisions are captured, documented, and communicated in a timely manner.
• Identify key Commercial Moments in line with the SI Commercial Decision-Making Framework and liaise with Commercial Managers and the SI Commercial Excellence team to schedule Commercial Readiness Reviews (CRRs).
• Develop a strong understanding of the tools and systems used across the EGL3 project, ensuring commercial team members have access to the appropriate training materials, user guides, and support resources.

Procurement Support

• Develop an understanding of the procurement frameworks available within National Grid and build strong working relationships with framework leads within the SI Central Procurement function.
• In partnership with the Joint Venture counterpart, take ownership of the Purchase Order Request Form (PORF) process, working closely with Work Package teams to proactively identify and manage procurement requirements.
• Own and maintain the EGL3 Procurement Planner, ensuring it is regularly reviewed and updated in collaboration with relevant Work Package and project portfolio teams.
• Ensure the Procurement Planner serves as the single source of truth for all past, current, and future procurement activity across the EGL3 project.
• Work closely with the EGL3 Funding and Regulations team to ensure procurement activities are appropriately aligned with ECF, PCF, and PA funding mechanisms.
• Collaborate with the Finance Business Partner and Cost Control team to reconcile Procurement Planner data with project cost control reports.

Project Administration

• Support the Commercial Heads in organising and coordinating monthly commercial team meetings, including agenda development and preparation.
• Raise and manage purchase orders associated with procurement activities routed through both National Grid and the EGL3 Joint Venture.
• Raise cross-charge invoices from National Grid to the EGL3 Joint Venture where required.
• Work closely with the Finance Business Partner and Cost Control teams to ensure purchase orders and cross-charge invoices are administered accurately, efficiently, and within agreed timescales.

About You

• Experience working within a commercial or procurement function in a project-based environment.
• Ideally educated to degree level in a relevant discipline, such as Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or Engineering.
• Experience working in a commercial excellence, governance, or process improvement role.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Experience working within a joint venture environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• Supply chain or procurement experience would be beneficial, but is not essential.
• A highly organised and proactive individual, capable of managing competing priorities and building effective relationships across the project organisation.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

What You'll Get

A competitive salary of £55,000 – £65,000 per annum, depending 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.

More Information

This role closes on 20th of August 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.

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.

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.

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