Lead EPC Project Manager

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Lead EPC Project Manager

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National Grid .

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.

Responsibilities

Lead the investment process during pre-construction, delivery and closure for complex projects ensuring governance is maintained throughout.

Develop, support, sanction, and deliver the optimal solution and best value to the consumer.

Obtain regulatory approval for your project.

Ensure internal and contractor compliance with Health and Safety, CDM and Environmental legislation as well as adherence to National Grid SHES standards.

Enact/Support the role of Client''s Delegated Representative and where appropriate, Principal Designer or arrange for the provision of Principle Designer for each project as required under CDM Regulations.

Assess the need for and Monitor Front End Engineering Design (FEED) support; and control their activities.

Provide regular project status reports - financial forecasting, SHEQ performance, milestone progress and risk management data.

About YouYou’ll be an accomplished project manager with experience of delivering complex high value projects, ideally within a High Voltage substation environment. You’ll also have experience of managing risk for delivery of projects to scope, time, cost, quality, safety and security of supply.

With a proficient technical knowledge of the Electricity Transmission system, you’ll have strong influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. You’ll have the ability to support and mentor the wider team, developing capability and resilience.

Commercial and Contract Management experience (NEC) is essential, as is a full driving licence.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary £61,400 – £77,000, plus a market supplement of £4,500 per annum

Annual Performance Based Bonus

37 hour working week. Flexible working – We recognise it is important to ‘strike a balance’ between work and life pressures. If successful in your appointment, we will work with you to agree a mutually beneficial working pattern.

Job Requirement Company Car

26 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days

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 is relevant to your role

Access to several 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 a numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing

More InformationThis role closes at midnight on 11th September 2025; however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you are excited about this role but your experience or qualifications do not match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another.

At National Grid, 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.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams and perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Utilities

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