Associate Project Manager - Northeast of England in Leeds

Are you looking to play a meaningful role in the transition to a cleaner, greener energy system? At National Grid, our people are central to delivering a sustainable future. We’re seeking an Associate EPC Project Manager to join our Northeast team, where you’ll support the delivery of critical infrastructure projects that enable the UK’s journey to net zero.

Based in the Northeast of England (North of Leeds), you’ll be involved in major transmission and grid reinforcement programmes, including the connection of wind and solar generation and the upgrades needed to meet our Clean Power 2030 ambitions. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to nationally significant projects, engage with OFGEM on regulatory approvals, and help deliver real benefits for communities and society.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end investment process across FEED, pre-construction, delivery, and project closure, ensuring robust governance throughout.
• Monitor contractor site activities to ensure compliance with National Grid SHE standards, Health & Safety requirements, environmental legislation, and CDM regulations.
• Undertake site inspections, surveys, and condition assessments.
• Act as the Client’s Delegated Representative and Principal Designer where required under CDM Regulations.
• Produce regular project updates, including programme progress, financial forecasting, and risk management reporting.
• Support the NEC Project Manager in the delivery of contracts.

What We Offer

• A flexible hybrid working model across home, site, and office, around the Northeast of England region.
• The opportunity to contribute to high-impact, nationally important infrastructure projects.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment where your contribution and development are valued.

What You'll Need

• A customer-focused mindset, with a commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and best practice.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven problem‑solving abilities, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• The ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate effectively across teams and partners.
• A background of working with teams to deliver complex tasks or construction.

If you’re motivated to help deliver complex, high‑value projects safely, on time, and within budget, and you’re based in the Northeast of England, we’d love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• Salary of £47,400 - £57,000 dependent on experience and capability.
• Annual Performance Based Bonus.
• Job-Requirement Company Car.
• 37 hour working week with hybrid working model between Home, Site and Office.
• 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’s relevant to your role.
• Access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

This role closes at midnight on 29th June 2026; however, we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will be held in early July 2026.

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 in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, 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.