Head of Delivery

National Grid; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Delivery for Cables to lead a £2bn infrastructure project. This pivotal role involves managing complex contracts and ensuring successful project delivery while fostering a collaborative culture. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, driving performance and safety across the project. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to building a cleaner, greener future and making a significant impact on energy security in the UK. Your expertise will be vital in navigating the challenges of complex projects and delivering innovative solutions.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Bonus up to 20%

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Employee assistance line

Matched charity giving

Share incentive plan

Salary sacrifice technology scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering complex, high-value projects in Electricity Transmission.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the delivery of a £2bn cable EPC contract.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and drive project success.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Relationship Management

Change Management

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

About the role

The UK has set out its ambition to be net zero by 2050 and the energy industry is responding - together we are building a cleaner, greener Britain.

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is developing and constructing a series of HVDC projects along the East Coast of the UK, that will be delivered either within joint venture partnerships with the two Scottish Transmission Owners, Scottish and Southern Energy Networks (SSEN) and Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN).

The Head of Delivery - Cables role will lead the mobilisation and delivery of the c£2bn cable EPC contract on behalf of the joint venture covering both marine and onshore cable scope, and other associated contracts to successfully delivery the end to end solution.

This role is based within UK, with the requirement to be mobile to travel to various parts of the UK and overseas, as the project progresses.

About you

What we do isn’t just important - it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who:

We are seeking an individual with experience working in and delivering complex, high value projects in Electricity Transmission Infrastructure or related industries at a Senior Level.

• You’ll ideally have knowledge of the National Grid business and be passionate about the nature of our work.
• You will have natural leadership qualities and an excellent stakeholder centric approach that delivers on expectations, whilst being knowledgeable at stakeholder engagement and management. With strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of leading and influencing large, devolved teams, and gaining support and commitment from a wider operational group.
• Relationship management experience, driving commercial value and performance through major contracts, is essential as is experience of leading change and business improvement within a complex organisation / programme or project.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What you'll do

•Accountable for the definition, development and successful delivery of the Cables package of works with a budget of c£2bn of complex infrastructure contracts, safely, to time, budget, and quality.
•Provide senior leadership across the project as a member of the Project Management Team, driving a collaborative and supportive culture.
•Build strong, open and constructive relationships with key stakeholders including JV partners, Supply Chain, Regulator and Consenting Authorities, to enhance the understanding of this major programme of works.
•Accountable for the robust monitoring, control and reporting within the project (including SHESQ performance, programme progress, risk management etc) and provide accurate and timely information to support Executive, Regulatory reporting cycles and the business and capital plan of the Transmission Owners.
•Lead and embed a positive safety culture and process safety within the project team and our supply chain, to improve collective safety performance ensuring adherence to both company and JV policies, aims and objectives.
•Provide coaching, guidance, direction, and leadership to the project team while ensuring resources meet budget and business plan objectives.
•Responsible for the integration of activities of multiple, major project operations; ensuring that project efforts are cohesive, consistent, and effective in supporting both National Grid’s and the TO partners vision, goals, and strategic plan.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £80,000 - £100,000 - dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a company car or allowance, a bonus of up to 20% of your salary for stretch 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, a salary sacrifice technology scheme, support via the employee assistance line and matched charity giving to name a few.

About us

The British Energy Security Strategy set out the Government's ambition to connect up to 50GW of offshore generation to the electricity network by 2030. Facilitating this ambition will require significant reinforcements to the onshore electricity transmission network. National Grid Strategic Infrastructure will make this happen.

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people.

Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via the Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.

Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

More Information

This role closes on 15th May 2025 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.

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