About the role

This is the time for action – we need to move at pace and reform our energy system – to deliver energy security, to tackle climate change and to protect our people. 

Now is the time to accelerate the transformation of the UK’s energy system.

As we respond to the challenges, climate change and growing demand of the UK’s energy system, we are delivering critical transmission infrastructure to support a cleaner, more resilient future. Within our SI Onshore Business Unit, we are investing in major HV substations, overhead line and cable projects across North London, and we are seeking an experienced EPC Project Manager to play a key role in delivering these strategically important schemes.

This role would be working from our Walham Abbey project office’s a few times a week therefore being able to travel to this location 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. In this case, we’re looking for someone who:

•This is a project management role responsible for the delivery of complex high value projects. As such you will be able to demonstrate project development and delivery experience of schemes safely, on time and to budget.

•The role involves acting as a facilitator of the technical interface between multiple contractors. As such you will be able to demonstrate strong stakeholder management and facilitation experience.

•The role will involve engagement on the system outages and resources, experience of working with the Delivery Optimisation and NESO teams is desirable.

•As Project Manager, you will support and mentor the team to develop capability and ensure resilience.

•You’ll have proficient knowledge of the application of CDM.

•You’ll have proficient knowledge of NEC/EPC contracts.

•Knowledge of substations or overhead lines is advantageous.

•Knowledge of UK transmission system engineering is advantageous.

What you'll do

• You will develop/support, sanction, and deliver the optimal solution, ensuring best value to the consumer.
• You will help to facilitate the technical interface between National Grid and the contractors, ensuring collaboration, technical query resolution and completion of engineering.
• You will help develop and manage the stage by stage plan for the scheme including liaising with the Delivery Optimisation team, ET Operations, NESO and contractors, attending the commissioning panel meetings and any further interface calls.
• Lead/Support the investment process during pre-construction, delivery and closure for projects of varying complexity ensuring governance is maintained throughout.
• Ensure internal and contractor compliance with Health & Safety, CDM & Environmental legislation as well as adherence National Grid SHES standards,
• Enact/Support the role of Client's Delegated Representative and where appropriate, Principle Designer or arrange for the provision of Principle Designer for each project as required under CDM Regulations
• EPC Project Managers - assess the need and where required appoint Front End Engineering Design (FEED) support. Monitor and control their activities to provide an optimal compliant solution in a timely manner.
• Be working as part of a team with other Project Managers and Lead Project Managers
• Support the Senior Project Manager in the engagement of OFGEM to seek appropriate level of funding. Providing information and composing briefing and regulatory documents to support project assessment.
• Provide regular project status reports giving accurate financial forecasting, SHESQ performance, milestone progress & risk management data
• Act as/support the NEC Project Manager (or equivalent for other contract types).
• 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.
• Where relevant, effectively lead, manage and co-ordinate the preparation & submission of a compliant Development Consent Order (DCO) application.

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 5th February 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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