Project Controls Manager

About the role

National Grid Interconnectors is at the forefront of delivering low carbon electricity between Great Britain and Europe.

With a portfolio of 7.8GW of interconnection capacity, we provide infrastructure to move power to where it is most needed, providing security of supply and access to affordable power for the countries that we connect.

We are currently recruiting for a Project Controls Manager within National Grid Ventures within the Construction Directorate.

As a Project Controls Manager you will be responsible for and leading on key Project Control activities which enable the management and delivery of our innovative Offshore Hybrid Asset projects including Lionlink and Nautilus and our Capital Delivery projects.

You will be pivotal in ensuring the implementation of effective project controls and processes, adhering to project governance, and supporting the successful delivery of projects on time within budget, and to scope.

If you have proven project management experience and have worked within infrastructure previously we would love to hear from you!

This role is based in Warwick and is a hybrid role so you can enjoy working from home and the office.

Key Accountabilities

• Project Control Framework – Support the definition and delivery of a project control framework for Interconnectors and our Joint Venture Partners in line with the Major Projects Minimum standard.

• Project Delivery Governance – Develop and implement governance structures and processes to track and monitor project scoping, gate and assurance reviews and project execution.

• Performance Measurement Baseline - Set and manage the performance measurement baseline for all Construction Projects.

• Change Control - Responsible for ensuring a robust process is in place to manage all project change.

• Cost Management - Monitor the project costs to ensure they are within plan and budget; produce accurate costs forecasts and ensure that timely and accurate assessments of the estimate at completion are in place.

• Reporting - Oversee the provision of data for the timely and accurate reporting of progress and performance to leadership and other key stakeholders, in line with the agreed reporting cycle. Develop automated reporting with PowerBI.

• Process Improvement – Continually identify and implement improvements across the Project Controls disciplines.

• Stakeholder Engagement - Engage with various stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful delivery.

About you

• A Project Controls Professional with experience managing small teams of people.

• Experience working on major infrastructure projects.

• Proven experience in reporting, change control and cost management.

• Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions.

• Excellent knowledge of project management disciplines across phases of the project lifecycle

• Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.

• Excellent verbal and accurate written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.

• Experience in engaging and managing stakeholders.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £64,000 - £77,000 – 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 is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority. 

More Information

This role closes on 13th 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.