Graduate Project Manager – Strategic Infrastructure (Hybrid)

National Grid Plc; Hemington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

Accommodation allowance up to £200 per

Joining bonus £2,000

Completion bonus £2,400

Relocation support for placements

Mentoring and networking opportunities

Job summary

National Grid is offering a Graduate Associate Project Manager position within Strategic Infrastructure, based in Castle Donington, with flexible hybrid working. You will work alongside experienced project managers, gaining hands-on experience across engineering, procurement, commercial management and construction on major electricity infrastructure projects in England and Wales.

You’ll develop project management, commercial and stakeholder-management skills, progressing from early development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 in a relevant degree.
• Interest in major infrastructure, construction and project delivery; keen to develop project management skills in a real-world environment.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, coordination and delivery activities across a range of major infrastructure projects.
• Help monitor project performance, including programme, cost, risk and quality measures.
• Work with engineering, procurement and commercial teams to support project delivery and decision-making.
• Contribute to project reporting, governance and the preparation of information for project reviews and key milestones.
• Support contractual and financial management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work with contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to help coordinate activities and maintain project progress.
• Gain site-based experience, helping project teams understand how construction activities are delivered in line with relevant policies, standards and requirements.
• Support the identification of project issues and contribute to the development of practical solutions that help achieve project objectives.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Construction knowledge

Education

2:2 degree in Project Management/Construction Management/Engineering/Business Management or related

Job description

National Grid is offering a Graduate Associate Project Manager position within Strategic Infrastructure, based in Castle Donington, with flexible hybrid working. You will work alongside experienced project managers, gaining hands-on experience across engineering, procurement, commercial management and construction on major electricity infrastructure projects in England and Wales.

You’ll develop project management, commercial and stakeholder-management skills, progressing from early development