Lead 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 to 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. 

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

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).

For the Lead role, you’ll possess advanced project management skills, supervisory experience and be able to support and mentor the team to develop capability and ensure resilience.

What's in it for you?

A competitive salary of £54,00 - £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 – We recognise it is important to ‘strike a balance’ between work and life pressures. 

• Job Requirement Company Car

• 26 days annual leave, plus eight 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 to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – so long as it is 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 a numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

More Information

This role closes at midnight on 19th July 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 be held towards the end of July.

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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.