Associate EPC Project Manager

About the role

Join us and help deliver strategic, high-impact projects that support net zero and energy security.

Would you like to become a Project Manager, working on some of the biggest, most exciting projects in green energy? Projects that play a vital part in achieving the UK Government’s ambition of connecting 50GW of offshore wind by 2030. 

Through The Great Grid Upgrade, the largest overhaul of the electricity grid in generations we're investing for the future, connecting more and more low carbon electricity to our network.

These projects call for the brightest, most dedicated people in the industry - projects that call for people like you!

As an Associate EPC Project Manager you’ll be supporting the EPC Project Manager or Lead Project Manager to administer contracts across the Grimsby to Walpole portfolio. As you do this you’ll be trained to become an EPC Project Manager yourself.

Grimsby to Walpole will support the UK’s net zero target by reinforcing the electricity transmission network in Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, and facilitate the connection of planned offshore wind generation, battery storage/solar, interconnectors with other countries and subsea links to Scotland, allowing clean green energy to be carried on the network. That’s a job anyone can be proud of.

In this role you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home. You'll be flexible to regular travel throughout the East Coast of England as required. 

Key accountabilities

Contract management 

• Using a number of different contracts, including FIDIC, NEC3 and NEC4, you will support your EPC Project Manager to administer EPC contracts across the portfolio. 
• You will draft contractual communications, including the EPC Project Manager’s instructions. 
• You will support the EPC Project Manager with any other contractual matters, such as reviewing compensation events, issuing instructions, programme acceptance, and payment application reviews. 

Stakeholder management 

• You will support the EPC Project Manager in maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders. These might include DNOs, generating companies, government and regulatory authorities, Ofgem, land owners, farmers and local communities. They will also include internal National Grid departments, such as Asset Operations, Customer Connections and the National Energy System Operator.
• All your communications with stakeholders will be timely, clear, concise and professional. 
• As necessary you will attend meetings, public events, respond to correspondence and talk to the media.   

About you

You are a logical problem solver with an eagerness to learn and a hunger to succeed. You are positive and want to contribute, not just in terms of your day-to-day role but to our larger net zero aims too. You are committed to a cleaner energy future and highly motivated to make a difference. 

Ideally you already have an understanding of National Grid and NEC EPC contracts. 

At the minimum you have a HND, ideally in engineering or project management, or equivalent experience. We’d like you to have engineering, and preferably utilities, experience too. 

You’ll need a driving licence, with the ability to travel as required, and there might be some overnight travel too. There will be some flexibility required to work outside of normal hours, and perhaps most of all, a willingness to do whatever it takes to successfully deliver your projects. 

We are fully committed to the development of our people and will support you to progress any way we can. For example, we will pay for and give you time off for external training in project management, such as NEC accreditation, APM, PRINCE2, NEBOSH and people management.

What you'll get

• A competitive salary between £45,000 - £57,000 – dependent on capability.
• Job requirement car.
• An annual performance bonus.
• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• 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%. 
• A comprehensive internal training programme along with support for relevant  external courses. 
• 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 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 apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.

About us

National Grid Strategic Infrastructure is a Business Unit created to propel our grid forward to deliver in 5 years, what has been achieved in the previous 30. By 2030 we aim to have 17 new major infrastructure projects live across England, Scotland and Wales. 

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people. 

Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via The Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home-grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future. 

Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

More information

This role closes on 21 May 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. 

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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