Project Support Officer

National Grid

The Role

Overview

Assist project managers in admin, finance, procurement for energy projects

Key Responsibilities

  • contract audits
  • meeting support
  • action log
  • purchase orders
  • change requests
  • slide decks

Tasks

-Support the regular contractual audit processes where required -Support project managers in organising and managing meetings -Managing action logs and prioritising workload for the team -Manage Purchase Order requisitions and support the project manager with finance forecasting -Process and progress change requests from Suppliers and National Grid. -Provide other administrative support to the project team where required -Preparation of slide packs for presentation at forums / meetings / stakeholder events -Support the project team with the monthly drumbeat project management processes

Requirements

  • people skills
  • net zero
  • collaboration
  • project management
  • contract management
  • transferable skills

What You Bring

-You’ll have great people skills and be able to engage with people across the different departments. -You’ll be able to show a passion for the world National Grid are building and the UK road to Net Zero. -You’ll demonstrate skills of collaboration and have a keen interest in project management with an understanding of project lifecycle processes and contract management. -You’ll be keen to commence a career aligned to project management or looking to use your transferable skills to move into a different area.

The Company

About National Grid

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Distribution

Gas Transmission

Gas Distribution

Hydrogen Transmission

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

Infrastructure

Renewable Energy

Wind

Solar

Nuclear

Commercial

Residential

Industrial

Utilities

Transport

Water Resources

Government

Heavy Civil

Marine