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National Grid

Senior Project Manager

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National Grid
A global utility company focused on energy infrastructure and distribution.
Lead a team delivering electricity connection projects for clean energy.
13d ago
£78,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
23,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Project Management
Technical Services
Consulting
Design
Operations and Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Electricity Transmission
Electricity Distribution
Gas Transmission
Gas Distribution
Hydrogen Transmission
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
What you bring
frequent travel
leadership
self-starter
project management
contract management
driving licence

You’ll have strong commercial acumen with demonstrable experience of leading cross functional teams and a stakeholder-centric approach to delivering a high quality output. You’ll be a self-starter who is good at playing devil’s advocate and foreseeing potential problems. You may have experience outside of a client role as either contractor or customer.

We’re looking for someone who is going to take the job personally! Someone who is going to be completely committed to getting their portfolio of works delivered safely, on time and to budget. You will have a background employing project and/or contract management practice in a similar field or discipline.

You’ll ideally have a degree or qualification in project management, engineering, business management or equivalent experience, and you will need a driving license that permits you to drive in the UK.

  • Roles are home based but will require frequent travel to office and site locations in East Anglia (3 days per week).
Benefits

Training and development

  • Annual Performance Based Bonus up to 15% of your base salary
  • 28 days annual leave plus eight statutory days, and 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
  • 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 numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing
  • Salary of up to £78,000 dependent on experience and capability
  • 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
  • Company car with a range of modern EV types.
Training + Development
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Interview process
  • short ms teams call to discuss the role
  • formal interview scheduled afterwards
Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1990 Founded
Year Established
The company was established in 1990 to deliver electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses.
15,000 km
High-Voltage Network
Manages an extensive electricity transmission network of high-voltage lines across the UK.
  • Plays a critical role in delivering electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses.
  • Operates in both the UK and US, ensuring safe and reliable energy distribution.
  • Deeply involved in the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind and solar projects.
  • Key projects include cross-border power links to improve energy security and integrating low-carbon solutions.
  • Continually innovates to meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impact.
  • Operates in both electricity and natural gas distribution across a vast geographical area in the US.
  • Invests in sustainability initiatives and clean energy infrastructure.
Culture + Values
  • Stand up for safety every day
  • Put our customers first
  • Be inclusive, supporting and caring for each other
  • Speak up, challenge and act where something doesn’t feel right
  • Embrace the power and opportunity of diversity
  • Increase efficiency to help with customer affordability
  • Work with others to find solutions for customers
  • Commit to learning and new ideas
  • Take personal ownership for delivering results
  • Be bold and act with passion and purpose
  • Focus on progress over perfection
  • Follow the problem through to the end
Environment + Sustainability
£51B Investment
Green Infrastructure Commitment
The company has committed to investing £51 billion in green infrastructure projects by March 2029.
Net Zero 2050
Carbon Neutral Goal
Achieve net zero emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2050.
60% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60% by 2030-31 compared to the 2018-19 baseline.
99.4% Diversion
Construction Waste Management
99.4% of construction waste is diverted from landfill.
  • 37.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2033/34 (excluding sold electricity)
  • 100% electric light-duty fleet by 2030; transition medium/heavy-duty to zero-carbon alternatives
  • 50% reduction in absolute SF6 emissions by 2030/31
  • 20% reduction in energy consumption in flagship offices by 2030/31
  • 50% reduction in annual air-travel emissions by 2025/26 (from 2019/20 baseline), with remaining emissions offset
  • Engage top 50% of US suppliers (by emissions) and top 80% of UK suppliers to set Science-Based Targets by 2025/26
  • 17% reduction in controllable Scope 1 and 2 emissions since FY19
  • Connecting 1.35 GW of new low-carbon generation to the network in 2023-24
  • 100% renewable energy purchased for metered estate
  • 7.9% improvement in environmental value of non-operational land since FY21
  • 100% of construction projects committing to deliver 10% net gain or greater
  • Zero waste to landfill across key areas by 2026
  • Restore natural environment by 10% on UK-managed land
  • ISO 14001 integrated management system certification
Inclusion & Diversity
Ranked #1 UK
Gender Equality Ranking
Recognized as the top company in the UK and ranked globally by Equileap in 2021.
84% Score
Workforce Disclosure Initiative
Achieved an 84% score in the Workforce Disclosure Initiative in 2022, reflecting strong progress in inclusion and diversity practices.
#1 in Times Top 50
Gender Equality Employer Ranking
Named the number one employer for gender equality in the Times Top 50 Employers list for 2023.
Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index
Index Inclusion
Included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index, recognizing commitment to transparent reporting and advancing women's equality.
  • Aspiration to be among the most inclusive, diverse and equitable companies in business
  • Embed inclusion into everything we do
  • Build a diverse and innovative green workforce for our customers
  • Deliver organisation‑wide equity through our processes
  • Use our voice, platform and influence to create dialogue and elevate issues
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