About the role

About you

• Proven experience leading complex projects within matrixed, cross‑functional environments, with strong time management, problem‑solving capability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Highly effective communicator with strong business writing skills, able to influence, negotiate and build trusted, long‑term relationships with senior stakeholders, including Government and external partners.
• Customer‑focused delivery approach, consistently producing high‑quality outcomes while balancing stakeholder expectations and organisational priorities.
• Working knowledge and application of CDM with proficient understanding and experience of Safety and Environmental legislation, practices and policies
• Strong communicator with proven ability to engage, influence and build enduring relationships with stakeholders across matrixed, cross‑functional environments.
• Effective self‑management and decision‑making skills, able to manage change in a complex environment.
• Analytical problem‑solver with a continuous improvement mindset, able to evaluate challenges and delivering practical, value‑focused solutions.
• UK Driving License
• Ability to travel to North Wales

What you'll do

• Responsible for the successful delivery of a complex project or ensuring outcomes are achieved safely, on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
• Help Lead, motivate and develop project management teams, setting clear objectives, monitoring performance and fostering a high performing, collaborative culture.
• Own the end to end project lifecycle, through development design, delivery, commissioning and handover to meet Business case requirements
• Establish and maintain robust project controls, including scope, schedule, cost, risk, change and benefits management, ensuring accurate reporting and governance compliance.
• Act as the primary point of accountability for senior stakeholders, sponsors and partners, building strong relationships and providing clear, concise and timely communications.
• Manage and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring proactive identification, effective escalation and implementation of mitigating actions.
• Ensure all projects are delivered in full compliance with health, safety, environmental, regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Oversee commercial and contractual arrangements, including supplier selection, contract management, performance monitoring and dispute resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned across projects, embedding best practice, standard methodologies and innovative ways of working.
• Support strategic planning and portfolio alignment by providing expert input, estimates and advice to ensure projects deliver maximum value and support organisational objectives.
Safety & Wellbeing
• Promote a culture where everyone feels empowered to raise concerns, supported by the ‘Safe to Say’ policy.
• Demonstrate visible safety leadership through regular site engagement and timely, constructive feedback.
• Ensure clear and accessible safety communications throughout the project lifecycle, including safety charters, incident updates, and lessons learned.
• Share good practice and reinforce positive safety behaviours across the project and supply chain.
• Maintain compliance with all health, environmental, security, and quality obligations, in line with internal and external policies and regulations.
• Promote mental health and wellbeing initiatives

More Information

This role closes on May 20th 2026 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

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.

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and 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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