Telecoms Project Delivery Manager in Trowbridge

An opportunity has become available for a Telecoms Project Delivery Manager within the National Grid Telecoms team with a base to be agreed within NGED's South Wales region. You will be responsible for undertaking project management and the coordination for the delivery of Telecoms Projects. As part of our hybrid working approach, this role offers a mix of office and home working. Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for Telecoms projects, undertaking project management tasks, working with different teams within Telecoms and across the wider NGED business.
• Liaising with team managers and contractors to distribute tasks.
• Project planning, setting goals, project milestones and completion plans.
• Maintaining schedules and budgets for each project.
• Assessing and taking proper action to resolve project dependencies, risks and issues.
• Leading meetings between teams and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring projects are delivered smoothly on time and on budget.
• Responsible for maintaining project management documentation in line with project risk, issue and progress, throughout the complete Project Management Lifecycle.
• Liaising with National Grid Telecoms teams to ensure the timeliness of project progress management and reporting.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be required to carry out project management across all areas of the National Grid Telecoms business, working with the different National Grid Telecoms teams, teams across the wider NGED business, contractors and suppliers.
• You must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with other team members, contractors and suppliers, and must be able to represent the company positively at all times.
• You must be reliable, well organised and be able to work as part of a small team and you must be able to work using your own initiative.
• Candidates ideally educated to NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent and/or appropriate practical experience in project management.
• Comprehensive understanding of National Grid Telecoms and the services it provides would be desirable.
• As the post you are applying for attracts a National Security Vetting clearance there are further eligibility requirements. To meet national security vetting requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 5 years for Security Clearance (SC) prior to the date of application.

Benefits

• 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%).
• Annual Share Save plan.
• Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family.
• Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services.
• Free on-site parking at all our main sites.

Things you need to know

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.