National Grid
Lead EPC Project Manager/EPC Project Manager
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Lead EPC Project Manager/EPC Project Manager
About The Role
Great Britain's electricity infrastructure is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.
We have a portfolio of high-value, large-scale construction projects within the Infrastructure Delivery (ID) team, upgrading existing and building new High Voltage substations. The projects range from development to delivery stages.
We are seeking experienced Project Managers to lead and support the development and delivery of these major electricity infrastructure projects across the Northeast of England. We have two different levels of Project Manager available, one being a Lead role.
You’ll play a key role in taking projects from development through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities (varying by Level)
- Support project development, consenting, delivery, and close-out in line with governance processes.
- Ensure health, safety, environmental, and CDM compliance throughout.
- Manage contractors and project teams to deliver projects within time, cost, and specification.
- Produce and maintain key project documentation, reporting, and financial forecasts.
- Drive stakeholder and customer engagement, resolving issues proactively.
- Support tendering, contract strategy, and NEC contract management.
- Oversee commissioning, handover, and asset integration.
- Contribute to risk management, cost optimisation, and continuous improvement.
These roles require a hybrid working approach with a mix of site, office, and occasional home working. Projects are based around Blyth and Teesside, and during construction, you will be expected to be on site daily either in Blyth or Teesside.
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About You
You’ll be a tenacious, accomplished project manager, and possess:
- Experience in delivering complex construction infrastructure or electricity transmission projects (substation experience desirable)
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of CDM regulations, SHESQ standards, and contract management (NEC)
- Commercially aware with experience of forecasting, budgeting, and governance
For the Lead Role:
- Advanced project management skills
- Supervisory experience
- Ability to support and mentor the team to develop capability and ensure resilience
Qualifications & Requirements
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field.
- Project Management qualification (APM or equivalent).
- NEBOSH or IOSH certification.
- NEC3/NEC4 ECC Project Manager accreditation.
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., APM, RICS, CIOB) desirable.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
What's in it for You?
- A competitive salary of £54,000 – £67,000 or £61,400 – £77,000 for the Lead role, plus a market supplement of £4,500 per annum.
- Annual performance-based bonus
- 37-hour working week, flexible working to help balance work and life pressures.
- Job-related company car
- 26 days annual leave, plus 8 statutory days
- 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%
- Financial support for the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees, and study leave relevant to your role
- Access to flexible benefits including:
- A share incentive plan
- Salary sacrifice car and technology schemes
- Employee assistance lines
- Matched charity giving
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- Family care benefits including a backup care service offering six paid days each year (with the option to purchase further days)
- Access to numerous apps supporting health, fitness, and wellbeing
More Information
This role closes at midnight on 19th July 2026; we encourage early applications.
Interviews will be held towards the end of July.
We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. Applications from all suitably qualified candidates are welcome; we asses suitability purely on merit.
We support flexible working and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Note: In most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. However, exceptional requests considering the local labour market need for specialist skills may be considered.
All applications are welcome from candidates with the required legal work eligibility regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.
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