Innovation Project Manager

The Adecco Group; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is seeking three Innovation Engineers / Innovation Project Managers for a six-month assignment in Warwick, with remote work and travel across the UK. You will plan, develop and deliver innovation projects from early research to broad rollout.

You will manage complex programmes, develop plans and budgets, support Ofgem funding applications, and create business cases to support investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or relevant technical discipline, or significant electricity network experience with a technical qualification.
• Recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP or APM PMQ.
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of UK electricity transmission and/or distribution networks and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and deliver innovation and deployment projects from early-stage research to rollout.
• Manage complex projects from concept through delivery, including budgets, risks and milestones.
• Support and lead applications for Ofgem innovation funding (NIA/SIF).
• Develop cost‑benefit assessments and business cases for investment decisions.
• Collaborate with NGED teams and external partners to trial and implement new solutions.
• Facilitate transition of innovations into operational deployment and share knowledge across the organisation.
• Represent NGED at industry, regulatory and Government forums; prepare reports per Ofgem/NGED requirements.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Planning

Analytical skills

Electrical/network knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

HNC or equivalent technical qualification

Tools

PRINCE2

PMP

APM PMQ

Job description

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED)

6-month opportunity | Warwick base | Remote working | Travel required

We are looking for three Innovation Engineers / Innovation Project Managers to join the Innovation Team at National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) on a six-month assignment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of electricity network innovation, helping to develop and deploy the technologies, processes and capabilities that will shape the future of the UK’s energy network.

The Innovation Team delivers a diverse portfolio of research, development and deployment projects, working with internal teams, technology providers, research organisations, industry bodies, regulators and Government.

The Role

You will be responsible for planning, developing and delivering innovation and deployment projects, from early-stage research and trials through to wider business rollout.

• Managing complex innovation and capability-rollout projects from concept through to delivery.
• Developing project plans, managing budgets, risks, milestones and benefits.
• Supporting and leading applications for Ofgem innovation funding, including NIA and SIF opportunities.
• Developing cost-benefit assessments and business cases to support investment decisions.
• Working with NGED teams and external partners to trial, evaluate and implement new solutions.
• Supporting the transition of successful innovations into operational deployment.
• Representing NGED at industry, regulatory and Government forums.
• Preparing project and regulatory reports in line with Ofgem and NGED requirements.
• Sharing knowledge and mentoring colleagues across the organisation.

About You

You will bring a strong combination of project management experience, technical understanding and stakeholder-management skills, together with the curiosity and adaptability needed to work in an innovation environment.

We are looking for:

• A degree in engineering or relevant technical discipline, or significant relevant electricity network experience supported by an HNC or equivalent technical qualification.
• A recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP or APM PMQ.
• Significant experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of UK electricity transmission and/or distribution networks, assets, operational requirements and relevant legislation.
• Strong planning, analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage uncertainty, risk and competing priorities.
• Experience of NIA/SIF projects would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across all four NGED licence areas.

Working Arrangements

Warwick is the designated base location, with the role primarily remote/home-based.

Regular travel will be required to NGED sites and other locations across the four licence areas for project meetings, site visits, trials, events and stakeholder engagement. Business travel and reasonable associated expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with the applicable expenses policy.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the future of the UK’s electricity network, working on innovative projects that move from research and ideas through to real-world deployment.

If you’re an experienced engineer or project manager who wants to work on projects that can make a genuine difference to the future energy system, we’d like to hear from you.

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