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.

We have a portfolio of large-scale construction projects within the Infrastructure Delivery (ID) team. These projects range from development to delivery stages.

The projects present an ideal opportunity to give something back to society in delivering our net zero ambition and engage with OFGEM to gain regulatory approval.

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Lead EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) Project Manager to join our team, specifically to cover the North of England.

This role requires a hybrid working approach with a mix of home, site and office working. Projects are based in the North of England and once projects are underway, it is anticipated you’ll be on site for a minimum of 2-3 days per week.

 

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Lead the investment process during pre-construction, delivery and closure for complex projects ensuring governance is maintained throughout.
• Evaluate multiple project drivers.
• 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 & Safety, CDM & 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 & risk management data.

 

About You

You’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?

A competitive salary of or £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 Information

This 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.