EPC Project Manager

About the role

This key role will support detailed design and construction of the proposed HVDC converter station in Walpole West Norfolk region.  It will be located in vicinity of existing Walpole Substation. Eastern Green Link 4 (EGL4) will efficiently connect Scottish offshore wind energy into National Grid’s transmission network.  EGL4 HVDC link project is delivered as a joint venture by National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) and Scottish Power Transmission (SPT).  

Making use of your civil engineering and project management acumen you will lead on the design of the electricity transmission system of the future across functional teams ensuring a smooth project delivery by working closely with our appointed Civil Contractor to deliver a successful outcome.

This new role will be key to a small but expanding team of project managers overseeing Converter Station Civil design and construction.  EGL4 will include first time implementation of new civil techniques and methods for UK electricity transmission.

What you'll do

Calling upon significant prior engineering project management experience, this new role will support the delivery of our converter station.  The role will require you to deliver / manage:

• Develop, implement, and manage project delivery, design, safety by design, commissioning, scheme closure and post-completion requirements in relation to the HVDC converter station or other works as required to successfully deliver the project.
• Produce project plans that comply with design principles, containing optimised scope and cost, taking into consideration health and safety issues and key business risks.
• Monitor and control the investment throughout the process providing regular project monthly status reports (including SHE performance, milestone progress, risk management) and accurate and timely financial forecasting information to support regulatory reporting, and business and capital planning.
• Manage and co-ordinate Contractors and project teams to successfully deliver projects to time, cost and specification and with minimal disruption.
• Monitor Contractor site activities to ensure compliance with National Grid and the JV’s SHES standards, Health & Safety, Environmental legislation and CDM regulations.
• Produce all required project documentation, ensuring governance is maintained throughout the investment process whilst also demonstrating the implementation of lessons learned and best practice.
• Manage the Contractor commissioning and performance testing process on site. Ensure the provision of accurate ‘as built’ documentation to handover of the assets onto the system to the standards defined in the design.
• Act as the NEC / FIDIC Project Manager as required.

About You

• A proven track record in building strong, enduring and effective relationships with key delivery partners in an electricity transmission or distribution business.
• Contract management experience either NEC or FIDIC
• Experience within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure sectors
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies
• Fully conversant with Health and Safety, Environmental and Planning regulations
• Willingness to work flexibly both in office and on-site
• Commitment to diversity

Qualification

• HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering
• Formal project management qualification/ Qualification in either Civil Engineering, Construction management or equivalent
• Member of a professional engineering institution (preferably chartered engineer with ICE, CIOB, RICS, CICES or working towards) 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we’re 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. 

What you'll get

A competitive starting salary between c£51,899 - £65,000 – dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of 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.

About Us

The British Energy Security Strategy set out the Government's ambition to connect up to 50GW of offshore generation to the electricity network by 2030. Facilitating this ambition will require significant reinforcements to the onshore electricity transmission network. National Grid Strategic Infrastructure will make this happen.

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 the 10th March, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

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. 

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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