Investment Case Lead / Project Development Lead

About The Role

Multiple New Roles – Permanent - Flexible Hybrid Working
 
 
This is the time for action – we need to move at pace and reform our energy system – to deliver energy security, to tackle climate change and to protect our people. 
You will help shape our plan to build a transmission network for Net Zero. As we build the projects that will make the energy transition happen, we’re looking for several individuals to join our teams and help us develop the business case for our projects. We are recruiting for Business Case Leads and a Project Development Leads. 
 
The roles will sit within Portfolio Strategy and Development as part of team growth. 
 
The Project Development Lead will be leading the assessment and development of projects for delivery options. This includes involvement in multiple workstreams impacting the high level and detailed initial project development.
 
The Business Case Lead will lead on the creation of the initial business case for projects. It is also expected that you will be developing the methods and applying a societal impact inclusive cost benefit analysis. You will be expected to provide expert advice to project teams for the development of full business cases. 
 
 
Finally you’ll be supporting the Investment Case and Project Development Managers in developing the business case framework.

These roles are based at our Warwick (free parking) office and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. 
 
Leveraging this hybrid working, this team currently works around 1-2 days per fortnight in the office, which is flexible and dependent on personal and business needs.  

We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.
 

About You

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for a number of individuals who have these 5 primary skills:

•    Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability and confidence to communicate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. 
•    The capability to gather and synthesise evidence to draw insights and make recommendations
•    The ability to utilise spreadsheets and databases to interpret, manipulate and extract data from large data sets
•    Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and communication skills
•    Experience in developing business cases and developing and applying cost benefit analysis models to assess project delivery options

Experience/ knowledge of the energy sector is not essential, but what is essential is curiosity, appetite for learning and a passion for the work National Grid and particularly Strategic Infrastructure in boosting our capacity to reach Net Zero. 

For the Project Development Lead role a power systems or engineering background would be advantageous.

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 Do

For both roles our hiring managers have indicated 3 core duties including: 

Developing the initial business case for projects and hand it over to delivery teams.
Coordinating with internal stakeholders (consenting, lands, external affairs, procurement and all construction project related teams) to collect relevant information for the development of robust business cases.
Additionally you’ll be invited to identify new digital improvements to aid decision making and data management, mentor new graduates planned for a 2024 start and represent National Grid in external forums.

For the Project Development Lead our hiring manager indicated an additional 3 core duties including: 

•    As part of the initial business case for projects, develop and assess delivery options including project cost, delivery timescales and programme development. 
•    As part of early stage development for projects, carry out a high level project optioneering; looking into routing, outages, interdependencies with other projects and other aspects.
•    Engagement with digital teams to identify and use available technologies to improve the accuracy and efficiency of project development.

For the Business Case Lead specifically, our hiring manager indicated an additional 2 core duties including:

•    Providing guidance and support to internal teams on the development of the full business case for projects.
•    Developing methodologies to quantify how societal benefits can be included in our Cost Benefit Analysis to ultimately enhance the decision-making process for our projects.

What You'll Get

A competitive starting salary between £44,000 – £60,000 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

National Grid Strategic Infrastructure was set up in 2023 with special dispensation from Ofgem to accelerate 17 key projects across the UK in order to deliver infrastructure upgrades within timescales never seen before in the UK. This infrastructure will make Britain prepared for a 100% clean, energy future. 

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 May 20th 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. Short 15 minute Interviews will be held toward the end of March followed by final interview on or around late May

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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