Head of Major Projects

Ecruit; North East; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy infrastructure is seeking a Head of Energy Infrastructure Projects. This senior role involves overseeing significant capital projects, ensuring strategic delivery, and engaging with stakeholders. With a competitive salary and benefits, this position offers the chance to shape the future of energy networks across the Northeast.

Benefits

Bonus of up to 20%

Double-matched pension scheme

25 days holiday (rising with service)

Car allowance/company car scheme

Payment of professional fees

Excellent opportunities for career growth

Medical and dental cover

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale infrastructure projects or portfolios.
• Confident, hands-on leader with a proven ability to deliver results.
• Commercial edge to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership of the Major Projects function.
• Drive end-to-end delivery of major project activity.
• Engage with stakeholders and manage commercial relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Commercial Awareness

Education

HNC qualification or above in a STEM discipline

Job description

Head of Energy Infrastructure Projects–£85,000-£95,000+ Bonus & Benefits– Across Yorkshire and Tyne and Wear

The Role

Are you an experienced leader in infrastructure delivery, with a track record of driving major capital projects? Do you have the vision and operational knowledge to shape the future of energy networks in the UK? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are looking for a senior leader to head up our Major Projects team at Northern Powergrid. This role is your opportunity to take charge of delivering our most significant infrastructure investments—powering 3.9 million homes and businesses across the Northeast, Yorkshire, and northern Lincolnshire.

You will lead a high-performing function delivering a £150 million annual programme of complex capital projects. From strategic grid reinforcements to substation upgrades, you will ensure our network is ready for a net zero future.

If you're ready to take the lead on projects that matter, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to make your mark on the future of energy.

Closing date: 16 June 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Provide visible, accountable leadership of the Major Projects function, ensuring all activity is aligned with business plan commitments and operational priorities.
• Portfolio Delivery: Drive the end-to-end delivery of all major project activity, embedding consistent governance and control to ensure performance is achieved across time, cost, and quality.
• Pipeline & Planning: Maintain a forward-looking, executable pipeline of work supported by robust project scoping and contracting strategies that enable delivery confidence and value for money.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the senior representative for Northern Powergrid Major Projects — building influential, productive relationships with key external stakeholders, customers, contractors, and regulatory partners.
• Organisational Capability: Shape the future of the Major Projects function through strategic workforce planning, capability development, and succession management.
• Transformation & Improvement: Lead the transition to a new Target Operating Model, embedding continuous improvement and modern delivery practices that enhance safety, efficiency, and resilience.
• Commercial Accountability: Ensure major contracts and partner relationships are managed to maximise value, control risk, and drive sustainable performance over the long term.

The Company

At Northern Powergrid, we power 3.9 million homes and businesses across the North East, Yorkshire, and northern Lincolnshire. Our Power of 10 approach ensures we work as one team, solving challenges and delivering results for our customers.

The Benefits

• Bonus of up to 20%
• Enrolment into our double-matched pension scheme
• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Car allowance/company car scheme
• Payment of professional fees
• Excellent opportunities for career growth
• Medical and dental cover

The Person

• HNC qualification or above in a STEM discipline
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale infrastructure projects or portfolios
• Be a confident, hands-on leader of capital delivery — as comfortable in the boardroom as you are on-site — with a proven ability to lead complex portfolios in regulated, customer-focused environments.
• You will bring the credibility, presence and commercial edge to influence senior stakeholders and the operational discipline to consistently deliver high-impact results.