EPC Project Manager

National Grid; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

26 days annual leave

Professional subscriptions support

Flexible benefits

Job summary

National Grid in the UK is seeking two EPC Project Managers to lead governance, delivery and performance of critical infrastructure across the North West, including Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside. The role is hybrid with regular site travel, requiring a full UK driving licence and ability to work across multiple priorities.

You will oversee EPC projects from development to close-out, drive safety and quality standards, manage budgets and risks, and collaborate with regulators and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering construction, engineering, utilities or infrastructure projects.
• Strong governance and project controls experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience managing risk, change, cost and programme performance.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts or regulated industries is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage EPC infrastructure projects from development through to delivery and close-out.
• Lead project governance activities, including business cases and approvals.
• Manage programme performance, budgets, risks and forecasting.
• Drive compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Support NEC contract management and contractor performance.
• Build strong relationships with regulators and supply chain partners.

Skills

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Change control

Cost management

NEC contracts knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to travel

Job description

Great Britain's electricity network is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. As we accelerate the transition to a cleaner, greener future, National Grid is investing in critical infrastructure that will help deliver secure, reliable, and sustainable energy for generations to come.

We're looking for two EPC Project Managers to join our North West team, leading the governance, delivery, and performance of critical infrastructure projects across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and the wider North West region.

Current projects include major substation upgrades and extensions, playing a vital role in strengthening the UK's electricity transmission network and enabling the transition to Net Zero.

You’ll manage EPC projects through the full lifecycle, ensuring they're delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with governance requirements. Working with contractors, stakeholders and internal teams, you’ll lead project governance, manage risks and change control, and drive successful project outcomes.

This is a hybrid role with regular travel across the North West, including sites around Middleton, Manchester and Merseyside, so you’ll need to live within commuting distance of this region.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing EPC infrastructure projects from development through to delivery and close-out.
• Leading project governance activities, including business cases, sanction papers and approvals.
• Managing programme performance, budgets, risks and forecasting.
• Driving compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Supporting NEC contract management and contractor performance.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders, regulators and supply chain partners.

What You'll Need

We're looking for experienced project professionals who are motivated by delivering critical infrastructure and thrive in complex, fast-paced environments. To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Experience delivering construction, engineering, utilities or infrastructure projects.
• Strong project governance and project controls experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively across multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience managing risk, change, cost and programme performance.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts or regulated industries is advantageous.
• A passion for delivering infrastructure that supports Net Zero.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to travel regularly across the North West region.
• Ideally based within reasonable commuting distance of the project portfolio.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead nationally significant projects, work at the forefront of the UK's energy transition, and make a lasting impact on the future of the network, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• Salary of £56,500 - £68,000 dependent on experience and capability, plus Market supplement of £4,500 per annum
• Annual Performance Based Bonus
• 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’s relevant to your role
• Access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

More Information

This role closes at midnight on 12th November 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 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.