National Grid
Construction Project Manager
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We're looking for two passionate Construction Project Managers to join our Operational Readiness Property Projects Team!
One role will be based in Manchester/Leeds, and the other will be based in the East Midlands.
You will develop, secure approval for, deliver, and close a number of building refurbishment investment projects on time, within budget, and to the required specification, in accordance with ET processes. You will ensure that health, safety, and environmental considerations are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle, while delivering against the business’s regulatory, stakeholder, and customer commitments.
This role is peripatetic, and we encourage a hybrid working approach, although we’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!
What You'll Do
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple capital projects, managing investment activities from development and design through to construction, commissioning and close-out.
- Develop and deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective project solutions, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, SHESQ requirements and organisational standards.
- Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and delivery partners, driving engagement, resolving issues proactively and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Manage project governance, business cases, risk mitigation, reporting and assurance, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Establish and implement effective procurement and contracting strategies, managing NEC contracts and ensuring successful tendering and mobilisation of delivery partners.
- Control project performance against safety, scope, schedule and budget targets, providing robust forecasting, risk management and regulatory reporting.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams and contractors to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget and to specification, ensuring successful commissioning, handover and asset
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What You'll Have
- Relevant Degree or equivalent qualification(s) and/or relevant experience in a related field.
- Full driving licence.
- TP144 and TP141.
- Recognised Project Management Qualification (or working towards).
- Recognised training or qualifications in Health, Safety, Environmental and Financial management.
- Good Project Management skills including management of risk for delivery of projects to scope, time, cost, quality, safety and security of supply.
- Working knowledge and application of CDM.
- Proficient understanding and experience of Safety and Environmental legislation, practices and policies.
- Proficient in Contract Management.
- A customer-centric approach to delivering a high-quality output.
- Demonstrable experience of leading cross functional teams.
- Demonstrable experience of stakeholder management.
- Proficient business writing and communication skills.
- Demonstrable experience of problem solving and an appetite for continuous improvement.
- Good influencing and negotiating skills.
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 are 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
- £54,090 - £58,750 dependent on experience.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance, Establish Market Supplement of £4500, Job Requirement Car and competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
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Further Information
The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 17 August 26, with interviews due to take place w/c 24 August 26 onwards. We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
About Us
Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business
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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