Lead EPC Project Manager

About the role

Great Britain\’s electricity infrastructure is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.

We are looking for a Lead EPC (Electricity, Procurement and Construction) Project Manager to join our London & South-East team within the Infrastructure Delivery business unit, with the immediate focus being London Power Tunnels 2. This is a £1 billion project to rewire South London via 32km of new underground tunnels and cables and is vital to help keep Londoners connected to safe and reliable electricity supplies. You’ll be accountable for delivering the high-profile complex project safely, to quality and to time within regulatory allowances.

At the heart of delivering one of our major new infrastructure projects, you’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of Project Managers and Project Supervisors through the whole project life cycle, from identifying the correct funding stream, operational and environmental optioneering/option selection, development of early design strategies and being accountable for detailed design, contract award and production of construction delivery Programmes, including regulation, governance and procurement activities.

Summary of Key Accountabilities

• Lead the investment process during pre-construction, delivery and closure for complex projects ensuring governance is maintained throughout.
• Evaluate multiple project drivers.
• Develop, support, sanction, and deliver the optimal solution and best value to the consumer.
• Obtain regulatory approval for your project.
• Ensure internal and contractor compliance with Health & Safety, CDM & Environmental legislation as well as adherence to National Grid SHES standards.
• Enact/Support the role of Client\’s Delegated Representative and where appropriate, Principal Designer or arrange for the provision of Principle Designer for each project as required under CDM Regulations.
• Assess the need for and Monitor Front End Engineering Design (FEED) support; and control their activities.
• Provide regular project status reports – financial forecasting, SHESQ performance, milestone progress & risk management data.

About You

You’ll be an accomplished project manager with experience of delivering complex high value projects, safely, on time and to budget, leading several teams.

We’re looking for someone who is motivated and committed to getting their projects delivered, with the ability to support and mentor the wider team, developing capability and resilience.

You’ll have a background in project management/engineering, have strong commercial acumen and experience leading cross functional teams in an operational environment with a good understanding of financial management and reporting at Portfolio level.

You will need a driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK, and your time will be spent between home, office and site.

What\’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary of £59,000 – £74,000, plus £4,500 Market Supplement, plus London weighting allowance
• Annual Performance Based Bonus
• Job Requirement Company Car
• 26 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days
• Generous contributory pension scheme – we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
• 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 is relevant to your role
• 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
• 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)
• Access to a numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

More Information

This advert closes on 23rd April 2025 however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

You might not have experience of every accountability listed. At National Grid we are 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr