Project Manager
About the role
Great Britain's electricity infrastructure is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.
On the Grain to Tilbury project, we’re building a new high-voltage cable tunnel under the Thames and upgrading 27km of overhead lines in North Kent. The project is in the detailed design and delivery phase, with major tunnels and overhead line works under way on each side of the river, in preparation for an energisation date in 2028.
We are looking for a client-side EPC project manager to join a high-performing team and support the delivery of this project.
This role will be predominantly based out of our project office in Tilbury, with the need to be on project sites a number of times a week, and potential travel further afield to other National Grid sites and offices, therefore ability to travel is essential.
About You
What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. This is a project management role responsible for the delivery of a complex high value project.
As such, you will:
· Be able to demonstrate project management experience of construction schemes safely, sustainably, to specification, on time and to budget.
· Have proficient knowledge of the application of CDM.
· Have proficient knowledge of NEC/EPC contracts.
· Reporting will be a key element of the role, with opportunity to present the scheme status throughout the management chain. Experience in effective communication and disseminating scheme status is desirable.
· Support and mentor the team to develop capability and ensure resilience.
· Be able to demonstrate strong stakeholder management, good organisational skills and experience of resolving technical queries.
· Having knowledge of substations, cable tunnels or overhead lines is advantageous.
· Having knowledge of UK transmission system engineering is advantageous.
What you'll do
· You will enable and deliver project outcomes, ensuring best value to the consumer.
· Ensure internal and contractor compliance with Health & Safety, CDM & Environmental legislation as well as adherence to National Grid SHES standards
· Act as/support the NEC Project Manager (or equivalent for other contract types).
· Work as part of a team with other Project Managers and Lead Project Managers
· Provide regular project status reports giving accurate financial forecasting, SHESQ performance, milestone progress & risk management data
· Drive customer and stakeholder satisfaction through positive engagement working pro-actively to avoid issues. Supported by a matrix organisation manage third party issues, land, consents, grantors, public relations, and local community stakeholder relationships to preserve National Grid's reputation.
· Manage risks and opportunities and enact change effectively, as required to deliver best value outcomes
· Manage a fully integrated project programme, coordinating interfaces and resources to ensure achievability
· Engage positively with a range of stakeholders, including National Grid colleagues, external suppliers, the regulator, and local communities.
What you'll get
A competitive salary between £55,000 - £65,000– 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.
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 12th May 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.
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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