Senior Construction Manager

National Grid; Ashford; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 80,000

Job description

About the role

National Grid Interconnectors is at the forefront of delivering low carbon electricity between Great Britain and Europe. With a portfolio of 7.8GW of interconnection capacity, we provide infrastructure to move power to where it is most needed, providing security of supply and access to affordable power for the countries that we connect.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Construction Manager on a 12 month FTC to work at our oldest and biggest interconnector in Sellindge, Kent.

You’ll join our IFA Construction Team where you’ll be accountable for delivering the high-profile complex projects within an operational site safely, to quality and to time within budgets.

As a Senior Construction Manager you will develop and deliver solutions to ensure that our interconnector portfolio, with a focus on IFA, is reliable and fit for purpose to deliver green energy for the future.

The role involves managing a multidisciplinary matrixed construction team through the whole project life cycle, from operational and environmental optioneering/option selection, development of design strategies, to being accountable for detailed design, contract award and production of construction delivery Programmes, including governance and procurement activities.

If you have a background in construction project management, have strong commercial acumen and experience leading cross functional teams in an operational environment, we would love to hear from you!

Please note due to the onsite location of this role you will need to be able to drive and must hold a full UK driving licence.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams fostering collaboration and communication.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their expertise and project requirements, monitoring and adjusting as necessary to meet project demands.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring financial accountability and cost control.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including O&M teams, internal functions, and suppliers.
• Facilitate regular meetings to provide project updates and present to senior leadership.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Implement processes for continuous improvement and lessons learned.
• Ensure all project deliverables are completed and formally handed over to the operations team.

About you

• Leadership: Strong ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve project goals.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating with stakeholders and vendors to achieve project objectives.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with project management software and tools.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks effectively.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £66,000 - £80,000 - 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

National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority.

More Information

This role closes on 11th April 2025 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.

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.