At National Grid Ventures, our vision is to accelerate a clean, secure and affordable energy future through world‑class interconnection and offshore assets.
We’re looking for a Lead Project Manager to play a key role within our Interconnector Construction Directorate, delivering critical CapEx projects aligned to the lifetime strategy of the IFA interconnector.
This is a high‑impact role where you’ll take ownership of complex refurbishment and replacement projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality, while maintaining the reliability and availability of a vital asset in the UK’s energy infrastructure.
The role is based onsite at Sellindge in Kent and comes with a job requirement car; we would only consider candidates within an hour’s commute from site. There may be occasional travel to different sites.
What you’ll do
- Lead refurbishment and replacement projects at the IFA interconnectors
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, resources and deliverables
- Provide regular, high‑quality project reporting including financial forecasting, SHESQ performance, milestones and risk
- Lead and support investment processes across pre‑construction, delivery and close‑out phases
- Drive a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental and regulatory requirements
- Set the tone for safety leadership, fostering an open environment where concerns can be raised
- Lead commissioning strategy for IFA construction activities
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders and proactively resolve challenges to ensure successful delivery
What you’ll need
- Proven experience managing projects or portfolios of work within complex environments
- Advanced project management capability with a track record of successful delivery
- Strong knowledge of CDM, safety and environmental regulations
- Understanding of electricity transmission or infrastructure projects
- Experience managing project finances and cost control across large‑scale programmes
- Experience in contracting and procurement across the full project lifecycle
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to make informed, data‑driven decisions
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate and remove blockers
- Experience building and developing high‑performing teams
What you’ll get
- Competitive salary between £61,416 and £78,078 per annum, dependent on capability
- Bonus based on personal and company performance
- Contributory pension scheme – the company will double match your contribution up to a maximum company contribution of 12 %
- Flexible benefits such as share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, employee assistance lines and matched charity giving
- Private medical insurance for self and family
- Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience
More Information
This role closes on 8th July at 23:59. We encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.
Please note that National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points‑based immigration system. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. In exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship.
All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.
