• Significant experience in project and/or contract management within a construction, infrastructure, or engineering environment.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills, including budget control and performance reporting.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to risk management, continuous improvement, and project delivery.
• Good knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements, including CDM regulations.
• An engineering background or strong technical understanding of engineering projects.
• A full UK driving license.

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience working with contractors, consultants, or delivery partners, as well as client-side delivery.
• A degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• A recognized project management qualification, such as APM or PRINCE2.

What's in It for You?

• Salary of £73,000 - £84,000 dependent on experience and capability
• Company car
• Annual Performance Based Bonus up to 30% of your base salary
• 28 days annual leave plus eight statutory days, and 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 to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees, and time off for study leave – so long as it’s relevant to your role
• Access to several 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
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days)
• Access to numerous apps which support health, fitness, and wellbeing

More Information

This role closes at midnight on 22nd October 2026; however, we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will take place in early November.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.

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.