EPC Project Manager

National Grid; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job description

About us

At National Grid, we light up the world by harnessing the unique strengths of our people. Join us as an EPC Project Manager to be part of a team that's driving forward the energy transition, creating a brighter, more sustainable future for all. Unleash your superpower and bring energy to life.

National Grid is hiring EPC Project Managers for our Strategic Infrastructure Team. We have a number of roles available in the Midlands, London and East Anglia.

About the role

We’re working towards delivering a number of large-scale infrastructure projects within the SI Onshore Business Unit building HV substations, Overhead lines and cables works. These projects are a mix of early stages of development, delivery and project assessment via ASTI regulatory process. The schemes 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 EPC project managers to support the delivery of this project and these roles require a hybrid working approach with a mix of home, site and office working.

What you'll do

1. You will develop/support, sanction, and deliver the optimal solution, ensuring best value to the consumer.
2. Lead/Support the investment process during pre-construction, delivery and closure for projects of varying complexity ensuring governance is maintained throughout.
3. Ensure internal and contractor compliance with Health & Safety, COM & Environmental legislation as well as adherence to National Grid SHES standards.
4. 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 COM Regulations.
5. 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.
6. Be working as part of a team with other Project Managers and Lead Project Managers.
7. 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.
8. Provide regular project status reports giving accurate financial forecasting, SHESQ performance, milestone progress & risk management data.
9. 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.

What you'll need

1. 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.
2. As Project Manager, you will support and mentor the team to develop capability and ensure resilience.
3. You’ll have proficient knowledge of the application of CDM.
4. You’ll have proficient knowledge of NEC/EPC contracts.
5. Knowledge of substations or overhead lines is advantageous.
6. Knowledge of UK transmission system engineering is advantageous.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you're excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don't 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 one.

What you'll get

1. Salary of £52,000 - £62,000 dependant on experience and capability.
2. Market supplement of £4.5k per annum.
3. Annual Performance Based Bonus.
4. 37 hour working week.
5. Hybrid working model between Home, Site and Office.
6. Job Requirement Company Car.
7. 26 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days.
8. The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
9. Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
10. 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’s relevant to your role.
11. 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.
12. 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).
13. Access to a numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

More information

This role closes on 02/04/25 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.