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40 Brand New Project Management Roles - Entry Grade To Experienced - UK Wide True Hybrid

Great Britain's electricity infrastructure is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system (https://players.brightcove.net/867903724001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6305841139112) , one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.

As part of this transformation, two major business units at National Grid have created 40 brand new roles, spanning 3 staff levels.

Strategic Infrastructure (S.I) was set up to thrust our transformation forward and is focused on major projects across every part of the UK.

S.I is at the very centre of the Grid Grid Upgrade. You may have spotted our adverts recently! (https://youtu.be/nTnbumNAL2E?si=8nPu07LWADeinndf)

Customer Connections deliver projects connecting power stations, wind farms, solar farms and battery storage providing clean and affordable energy. Other connections include giga factories and data centres, transforming our every day lives.

You’ll work as part of a project team on a singular large project or multiple critical connections.

Our roles are suitable for recent graduates or earlier careers professionals in Project Management, through to Senior Project Managers who may have worked on large, complex build and infrastructure projects.

We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

Most of our opportunities are geographically hybrid covering England and Scotland and we are happy to discuss preferences to fit personal and work life commitments together.

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 has:

• Knowledge of managing multiple projects and stakeholders.

• Able to influence at a senior level.

• Commercial acumen and strong negotiations skills.

• A passion for working in a busy environment with numerous activities running in parallel.

• A passion or knowledge of the energy industry.

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 Do

• You will support consenting for nationally significant infrastructure projects

• Working across the wider project team you will support with the development of key regulatory submissions

• You’ll Identify potential risks and opportunities within the project(s).

• Enabling project governance and control, you will track the performance and progress of projects.

• You will lead change management for the project(s)

• You’ll ensure project reporting is robust and fits the needs of key stakeholders

• Driving active management of technical queries and issues, you’ll manage until timely conclusion

• Some financial may be required, level dependant

• Procurement / contract management and supply chain engagement is regularly required

What You'll Get

A competitive starting salary between £45,000 – £74,000 dependent on capability.

Additionally a £4500 supplement is available for several roles as well as new fully electric or hybrid company vehicle depending on the mileage associated with your project (s)

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 Bank Holiday swapping, 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

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 October 21st at 23:59, however we strongly encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews are planned via MS Teams week commencing November 4th.

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 (https://jobs.nationalgrid.com/UK/content/Diversity-equity-and-inclusion/?locale=en_GB) 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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