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Portfolio Governance and Process Analyst

Business Unit:  Strategic Infrastructure
Requisition Number:  7777

About the role

Shape how the UK delivers green energy – at scale

 

At National Grid, our Strategic Infrastructure portfolio is at the heart of the UK’s journey to a cleaner, more resilient energy future. From offshore connections to major transmission upgrades, we’re delivering some of the country’s largest, most complex infrastructure programmes.

 

We’re now looking for a Portfolio Governance & Process Analyst to help ensure our projects are governed efficiently, proportionately, and with confidence.

 

Working closely with our Portfolio Governance, Process & Change Manager, you’ll play a key role in strengthening governance across the portfolio. Using data, insight, and analysis, you’ll:

 

  • Identify risks and opportunities across processes and performance
  • Improve governance frameworks to support smarter decision-making
  • Enhance consistency and assurance across portfolio PMOs and delivery teams

 

Your work will help leaders focus on what matters most – enabling the successful delivery of critical energy infrastructure that will power the UK for generations.

 

Location: Warwick (hybrid working – blend of office and home).

Key accountabilities

Change Control

  • Aid in the consolidation and standardisation of change control at the portfolio level, checking adherence to change control procedures and analysis of the overall impact of change to the portfolio.

 

Document Management

  • Apply governance standards and document requirements.
  • Maintain governance guidance, standards, templates, and project documentation.
  • Contribute to defining requirements for document and records management.

 

Gate Reviews

  • Ensure risks to the readiness of stage gate reviews are highlighted early to the portfolio and PMO to proactively mitigate or control the process for onshore and offshore programmes.
  • Assess and ensure that all gate deliverables are thoroughly reviewed and meet the required quality standards, reporting on where intervention may be required.
  • Participate in gate assurance checks to facilitate successful project transitions.

What you'll bring

  • Proven experience in change control, document management, and stage gate reviews within large-scale infrastructure programmes, in a portfolio management office (PMO) environment
  • Strong understanding of working within a regulated industry
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and lead cross-functional teams
  • Solid knowledge of project management tools and methodologies (e.g. APM, PMI)
  • Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear insights and actionable improvements
  • Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to high-quality delivery
  • Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, Construction, or a related field
  • Flexible to travel as required

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £48,000 - £61,000 – dependent on capability.

 

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal 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

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 29 June 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.

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