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Senior Construction Manager
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Senior Construction Manager
About Senior Construction Manager
At National Grid, we’re accelerating a clean, secure, and affordable energy future. Within our Interconnectors business, we deliver world-class infrastructure that connects energy systems across borders, playing a vital role in enabling the transition to net zero.
We’re now looking for a Senior Construction Manager to join our Interconnector Construction Directorate, leading the delivery of critical CapEx projects on the IFA interconnector.
This is a key leadership role, where you’ll take ownership of complex construction projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality while maintaining the highest standards of safety and performance. You’ll operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the autonomy to use your expertise to drive projects forward and overcome challenges as they arise.
Location & commute The role is based on-site at Sellindge, Kent, and you would need to be within one hour’s commute for the job.
Additional benefits The role comes with a job requirement car and occasional travel to other sites.
What you'll do
- Lead the delivery of construction projects aligned to the IFA lifetime strategy
- Manage projects end-to-end, ensuring milestones are achieved and delivery remains on track
- Take accountability for project performance across safety, quality, cost, and schedule
- Lead and motivate teams, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture
- Work closely with supply chain partners, including contractors and designers
- Partner with Asset & Operations teams within a live HVDC interconnector environment
- Mentor and develop team members, supporting long-term capability growth
- Manage significant CapEx budgets, ensuring delivery against financial targets
- Drive efficiencies while maintaining scope and quality
- Provide technical and commercial challenge to ensure optimal delivery outcomes
- Champion a strong safety culture, aligned to our ‘Safe to Say’ ethics
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and CDM regulations
- Promote best practice, visibility, and open communication across project teams
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What you'll need
- Proven experience leading construction or infrastructure projects
- Strong project management capability across multiple, high-value projects
- Deep knowledge of CDM, safety, and environmental standards
- Experience managing contracts and procurement throughout the full project lifecycle
- Strong financial and cost control experience
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate and remove blockers
- A track record of developing teams and delivering high-quality outcomes
- Strong analytical and decision-making capability
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What you'll get
- A competitive salary between £66,000 – £81,000 per annum (dependent on capability)
- A bonus based on personal and company performance
- A competitive contributory pension scheme, where National Grid will match your contributions (up to a maximum company contribution of 12%)
- Flexible benefits, including:
- Share incentive plan
- Salary sacrifice schemes for car and technology
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Matching charity giving
Closing date: 7th July 2026 (23:59). Early applications encouraged.
Additional Notes
Diversity & Inclusion We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all. Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates assessed purely on merit. Flexible working adjustments are provided where reasonable.
Uk Working Rights National Grid generally cannot offer sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. Exceptional cases for specialist skills may be considered.
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