Senior Project Manager

About us

Strategic Infrastructure is developing and constructing a series of HVDC projects along the east coast of Great Britain. These projects play a vital part in achieving the UK Government’s ambition of connecting 50GW of offshore wind by 2030. 

Sea Link is one of these projects, it connects to the NGET transmission system between Suffolk and Kent. The project includes building new offshore cables, onshore cables, convertors and some overhead line modifications. 

As a Senior Project Manager, you will report to a Head of Delivery across the project and lead the delivery of the EPC contract and related contracts, related to the relevant scope of the project. We are hiring for multiple Senior Project Managers on the Sea Link Project, which will focus on overhead line works in Kent, a new Substation in Suffolk and two new HVDC converter stations in both Kent and Suffolk. 

In this role you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home. You will be expected to travel to the South East / East Anglia sites and London office 2-3 days a week. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and welcome conversations about how we can make this role work for you.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support a team of Project Managers, typically overseeing a portfolio of one large and several smaller projects. You'll coach, develop and empower your team to deliver excellent outcomes safely, efficiently and collaboratively.
• Build strong working relationships and deal effectively with challenging situations, whether managing contract disputes, resolving performance issues, or aligning conflicting stakeholder priorities. You'll be skilled at finding practical solutions and achieving positive outcomes.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging project teams to challenge conventional thinking and identify more efficient ways of delivering projects. You'll foster a culture where fresh perspectives and diverse experiences are valued.
• Ensure all project governance, investment case and delivery documentation is completed to the highest standard, supporting effective decision-making and successful project delivery.
• Champion a positive safety culture across project teams and contractors, ensuring safety remains the highest priority. You'll promote visible leadership, encourage open communication, and support National Grid's commitment to creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to raise concerns and take ownership of safety.
• Establish strong relationships with contractors and delivery partners, ensuring expectations are clear and that obligations around safety, quality and performance are consistently met.
• Continuously assess project priorities and resource requirements, making informed decisions to reprioritise work and engage support from across National Grid where required.
• Manage the delivery of high-value, complex construction projects and contracts, coordinating multiple work packages to ensure safe delivery, on time and within budget.
• Lead stakeholder and customer engagement activities, proactively identifying and removing barriers to successful project delivery.
• Provide first-line assurance across all project activities, ensuring compliance with governance, safety, quality and commercial requirements.
• Maintain robust monitoring, control and reporting processes across all investments, including SHESQ performance, milestone delivery, risk management and financial performance.
• Deliver accurate and timely forecasting and reporting information to support regulatory requirements, business planning cycles and capital investment programmes.
• Challenge project teams and delivery partners to ensure project scope, designs and delivery solutions remain innovative, efficient, cost-effective and fit for purpose.

About You

• Proven experience in construction projects, programme and contract management at a senior level, ideally within High voltage (66kV+) overhead lines, substations and/or converter stations projects.
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, with substantial experience leading the delivery of large-scale construction projects and programmes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead, influence and inspire large, dispersed teams. You'll have proven experience in stakeholder and customer management, with the ability to build strong relationships and secure commitment from customers, contractors and partner organisations.
• Significant experience managing complex commercial arrangements and large contracts, alongside extensive financial management expertise, including responsibility for major capital investment programmes and operating budgets.
• A natural leader with a customer-focused mindset, you consistently deliver against expectations while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement and ensuring positive outcomes for all parties.
• Adaptable and resilient, you thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change daily. You remain focused under pressure, embrace new challenges, and are continually looking for opportunities to learn and develop.
• A positive and visible leader, you understand the impact your attitude has on team performance and project delivery. While you empower others to succeed, you're equally willing to step in, make decisions and provide direction when needed.
• Experienced in leading teams of Project Managers, with a strong commercial focus and a sound understanding of project governance and financial management systems.
• Full, Clean UK Driving License.

What You'll Get

A competitive salary between £73,000 - £86,000 per annum, dependent on capability. This role comes with a job requirement car.

As well as your base salary, a bonus of up to 30% of your salary for stretch 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, a salary sacrifice technology scheme, support via the employee assistance line, and matched charity giving to name a few.

More Information

This role closes on 30th of October 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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