EPC Project Manager – Transmission Infrastructure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

26 days leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

National Grid is seeking an EPC Project Manager in the South Central region to lead large-scale transmission projects from development through close-out. The role combines site presence (2–3 days on site) with home-based work and regular travel to project locations across southern England, including Exeter and beyond.

You will ensure governance, regulatory compliance, and safe delivery while coordinating stakeholders and managing budgets, schedules, and risks on complex OHL and transmission

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong experience within electricity transmission, utilities, rail, telecommunications, or wider infrastructure sectors.
• Experience of Overhead Line (OHL) projects or other high-voltage transmission infrastructure is highly desirable.
• A solid understanding of project delivery methodologies and contract management, ideally with NEC contracts.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• A strong understanding of construction Health & Safety requirements and industry best practice.
• The ability to balance technical delivery requirements with programme, commercial, and regulatory considerations.
• A proactive approach, strong problem-solving capability, and a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively across the South Central region.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ideally based within reasonable commuting distance of projects across the south of England, with locations including Wiltshire, Devon, Kent and surrounding areas.
• Comfortable working on live construction sites and spending regular time on project locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through development, construction, commissioning, and close-out, ensuring strong governance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, Environmental requirements, and National Grid standards.
• Act as the Client’s Delegated Representative and undertake the Principal Designer role where required under CDM regulations.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, risks, opportunities, and stakeholder relationships to ensure successful delivery.
• Produce regular project reports, including programme updates, financial forecasts, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Fulfil the role of NEC Project Manager, or equivalent, across a range of contract types.
• Provide technical oversight and support on major transmission projects, particularly Overhead Line (OHL) works and associated infrastructure.

Job description

National Grid is seeking an EPC Project Manager in the South Central region to lead large-scale transmission projects from development through close-out. The role combines site presence (2–3 days on site) with home-based work and regular travel to project locations across southern England, including Exeter and beyond.

You will ensure governance, regulatory compliance, and safe delivery while coordinating stakeholders and managing budgets, schedules, and risks on complex OHL and transmission