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National Grid is hiring a Commercial Strategy Lead - This position is based from our North / Central / South office's however we offer flexible hybrid working options.

Job Purpose

Reporting into a Commercial Strategy Manager (Band D), the Commercial Strategy Lead is responsible for developing and delivering the commercial and contract strategy for major Electricity Transmission projects within their region. This role is essential for ensuring the seamless transition of commercial delivery between Customer and Network Development and Infrastructure Delivery teams.

The Commercial Strategy Lead will engage with various stakeholders, both within National Grid and externally with our supply chain delivery partners, to ensure alignment on project objectives, commercial strategy, cost efficiency, and risk management. Strong analytical and negotiation skills are crucial for success in this role, as is the ability to communicate proactively and effectively across teams to foster collaboration and drive project success.

What You'll Do

• Proactively collaborate with relevant business units to develop early visibility of the project pipeline within the portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term collaborative relationships with supply chain partners.
• Translate business requirements into clear and actionable supply chain requirements by engaging with stakeholders to understand and challenge demand, ensuring optimal solutions for National Grid.
• Comprehensive commercial strategy development to include early Contractor involvement, staging of contracts and setting NEC4 main option, secondary options, and also including incentivisation regimes.
• Identify capacity and capability bottlenecks in the supply chain and proactively address challenges that may arise in the contracting of projects.
• Collaborate with Procurement and other functions to secure resources to transition allocated projects into contracted projects.
• Provide key stakeholders with updates, insights, and recommendations. Where required, provide support and data to managers for Ofgem and any regulatory reporting.
• Identify and mitigate key risks that could impact the delivery of the supply chain plan.
• Develop contract data, in collaboration with relevant business stakeholders, review and challenge, tender costs, resources, and programmes submitted by contractors to ensure value for money.
• Lead the preparation of risk and contingency allowances, at all stages from business needs case to award of construction contracts.
• Ensure adherence to commercial and financial processes, governance requirements, and procedures.

About You

• Experience working on large-scale capex infrastructure projects in a commercial or procurement role within a corporate environment.
• Direct experience with construction contracts, particularly NEC contract frameworks.
• In-depth understanding of strategic supply chain management within a regulated environment, including contract management and risk management.
• Proven ability to develop contracts, particularly construction contracts, and build commercial strategies.
• Strong commercial acumen, with highly analytical and numerate skills, complemented by excellent influencing, persuasion, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly engage, forge strong relationships, and manage key stakeholders effectively.
• Advanced data analytics skills to challenge large data sets and interpret findings; experience with Power BI and Power Query is preferable.
• Ability to prepare reports and collate information effectively.
• Understanding of the regulatory environment and regulated procurement is desirable.
• Familiarity with project management principles, with evidence of programme management and experience in matrix structures.
• Knowledge of the electricity transmission system beneficial

What You'll Get

A competitive salary between £48,000 – £60,000 dependent on capability

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of 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.

More Information

This role closes at midnight on 23rd Febuary 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.

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our energy network connects the nation, so it’s essential that it’s continually evolving, advancing and improving.

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.

To find out more about us, please follow the link below:

https://www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-transmission/

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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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