About the role

Great Britain's electricity infrastructure is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and important transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come. The Infrastructure Development and Delivery Team within National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) are developing vital infrastructure to reach Net Zero.

As an Associate Project Development Engineer, you’ll support the Project Development Engineers as part of a multi-disciplined investment team in the project setup, option selection, development, sanction, tender and contract award of our construction projects.

You’ll support with feasibility, optioneering and engineering processes to develop ‘site intents’ which are then further refined to justify ‘intervention’ works, in line with our Network Strategic Intentions and Design Principles.

You’ll be involved at all stages of pre-construction, supporting with cost estimation, tendering, contract award, programme & project risk mitigation and innovation activities, as well as lessons learnt from completed and in-flight projects.

We’re flexible on where you’re based and support hybrid working however there will be a requirement for you to travel to our offices in Warwick 1-2 days per week, as well as travel to sites throughout England and Wales.

What you'll need

• Basic technical knowledge of the Electricity Transmission System and the transmission assets.
• Basic knowledge of the application of CDM, Safety and Environmental Regulations.
• Project management skills including management of time, cost, safety and risk.
• A ‘stakeholder-centric’ approach to delivering a high-quality output.
• Basic understanding or demonstrable working knowledge of business processes and governance.
• Stakeholder management skills
• Good business writing and communication skills
• Basic knowledge in Contract Management and demonstrated Commercial acumen.
  

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary of £45,500 - £57,000 + Benefits + Training and Development
• 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%. Overall 18%.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – relevant to your role.
• Access to 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 apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

More Information

This role closes on 18th September 2024 however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

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