Hybrid Senior Infrastructure Program Lead – Energy

National Grid Plc; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

25 days leave + 8 statutory days

Pension scheme with 12% company match

Professional memberships & course fees

Share incentive plan

Salary sacrifice car & tech schemes

Employee assistance & wellbeing apps

Family care support

Job summary

National Grid Plc is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of major infrastructure and customer connection projects across London. You will oversee project teams, manage risk, and ensure safety and quality across the full lifecycle, delivering value in support of the UK's energy transition.

The role blends project office and site-based work with regular regional travel, and requires strong leadership, commercial acumen and a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering complex infrastructure, utilities, energy or construction projects.
• Strong commercial and contractual management with multidisciplinary teams.
• Track record delivering outcomes in complex stakeholder environments and large capital programmes.
• Financial and commercial acumen, including portfolio planning, forecasting and reporting.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Ability to identify and manage risk and make informed decisions in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Project Managers across a diverse portfolio.
• Oversee project delivery from development through commissioning and handover.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, partners and contractors to drive performance and manage risk.
• Ensure safety, quality and efficiency standards are met across all projects.

Skills

Infrastructure delivery

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Financial forecasting

Health and safety (CDM)

Risk management

Education

Project Management qualification

Engineering or related discipline

Job description

National Grid Plc is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of major infrastructure and customer connection projects across London. You will oversee project teams, manage risk, and ensure safety and quality across the full lifecycle, delivering value in support of the UK's energy transition.

The role blends project office and site-based work with regular regional travel, and requires strong leadership, commercial acumen and a UK driving licence.