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Project Development Lead
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About Us
At National Grid, we light up the world by harnessing the unique strengths of our people. Join us as a Project Development Lead to be part of a team that's driving forward the energy transition, creating a brighter, more sustainable future for all. Unleash your superpower and bring energy to life.
This role is based out of Warwick, and we’d hope to see you in the office at least once a week. 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.
Job Purpose
As we build the projects that will make the energy transition happen, we’re looking for brilliant Project Development Leads to join us on our journey to develop the electricity network of the future. The energy world is changing, and we need to change with it. We're no longer just delivering safe, reliable energy for today, we're also building the energy systems we'll all rely on tomorrow. You’ll not only support the technical challenges of today, but also help shape the network that will decarbonise a nation and leave our planet in a state where future generations can thrive.
What You'll Do
- Lead the early-stage development of one or more large-scale projects, from initial concept through to assessing and identifying a preferred strategic option. This will include appraising technical, environmental, socio-economic, regulatory and other criteria.
- Communicate in a friendly, professional and collaborative way, simplifying complex information so it is clear, accessible and useful for stakeholders.
- Use a clear, logical thought process to quickly make sense of technically complex or unfamiliar projects, drawing out the key issues, insights and implications. Identify and collaborate with specialists across the business to ensure all relevant information is gathered and assessed to support the strategic option selection process.
- Manage the progress of projects in line with internal and external policies and regulations, ensuring delivery to cost, quality and time while employing robust risk management processes.
- Be responsible for development of the project business case.
- Foster a collaborative environment with stakeholders, building strong relationships internally and externally through excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Produce meaningful and accurate reports covering project need, scope, cost, delivery approach, key decisions, risks and assumptions.
- Translate complex issues into language that can be easily understood by colleagues and stakeholders without a technical background.
- Analyse interdependencies and synthesise multiple inputs to create clear, evidence-based recommendations.
- Engage with digital teams to identify and use technologies that improve the accuracy and efficiency of project development.
- Ensure all required project documentation is produced, governance is maintained, and lessons learned and best practice are consistently applied.
- Lead external consultants or internal specialists through activities such as environmental constraint mapping, technical design and schematics, and detailed cost and schedule estimation.
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About You
- A background in project initiation and optioneering and development, with the ability to apply whole-systems thinking to complex projects.
- The ability to work well with ambiguity, remain calm under pressure, and bridge the gap between technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Strong judgement, clarity of perspective, and the ability to simplify complexity where others cannot.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong networks and keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, and a collaborative approach to working as part of a team.
- A minimum bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.
- Experience in the energy sector and in early-stage project development and optioneering would be advantageous, but not essential.
What You'll Get
- £50,000 - £60,000 p.a. salary dependent on experience.
- As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance, along with a competitive contributory pension scheme and access to a range of flexible benefits such as share plans, salary sacrifice schemes, employee assistance support and matched charity giving.
More Information
The closing date for this vacancy is 19th July. However, 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.
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In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers. At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network.
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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.
Please note that 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 now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.
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