Lead Project Manager, Capital Project Delivery

National Grid; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 107,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK seeks a Lead Project Manager to oversee complex electric capital construction projects. The role involves delivering projects within budget and scope while ensuring safety and compliance. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience, including team management and financial forecasting. Competitive salary ranging from $141,000 to $166,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management within the electric utility sector.
• PMP / CAPM certification or PE license preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex electric capital construction projects.
• Ensure project delivery within budget, scope, and schedule.
• Manage contractors and project teams effectively.

Skills

Project management

Team management

Regulatory approvals

Financial forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

PowerPlan

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

MS Teams

Job description

About us

Superpowered. Meaningful work. Human impact. A story we’re proud to tell. This is what matters to us at National Grid. In a world of complexity and unanswered questions, there is one thing we’re certain about: the power of our people.

National Grid is hiring a Lead Project Manager, Capital Project Delivery for Massachusetts. This is a Onsite Role - Must live within a commutable distance to Waltham, MA.

Job Purpose

The New England Electric Major Projects team drives project management for major electric capital construction project investments, leading the clean energy transformation and significant portfolio growth. Projects include multi-year complex, large-scale Transmission-Line projects. The dedicated Lead Project Manager will oversee and drive major electric capital construction projects, ensuring safe delivery within budget, schedule and scope.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead strategic, critical, and complex electric capital construction projects ensuring safe delivery within budget, schedule and scope while proactively mitigating risks and optimizing project efficiency.
• Comply with internal business management system (BMS) for major projects.
• Manage siting, permitting, regulatory approvals including cost recovery mechanisms, and customer/community commitments.
• Monitor and control the investment throughout the process, providing regular monthly status reports including SHE performance, milestone progress, risk management, and competent, accurate, timely financial forecasting for regulatory reporting and capital planning.
• Manage and coordinate contractors and project teams to deliver projects on time, cost, and specification with minimal disruption.
• Monitor contractor site activities to ensure compliance with National Grid SHES standards, Health & Safety requirements, environmental legislation, and OSHA regulations.
• Navigate emerging issues and drive actionable solutions.
• Build relationships and collaboration with stakeholders to understand requirements and expectations.
• Deliver presentations on project updates to senior leaders.
• Lead continuous improvement of project management processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Provide guidance to junior project managers.
• Provide emergency storm restoration support during weather events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or other relevant fields, coupled with significant experience in project management, engineering, contracts, construction, and operations.
• 5+ years of experience within the electric utility sector in project management, engineering, contracts, construction, or operations.
• PMP / CAPM certification, PE license or other relevant certification preferred.
• 5+ years of detailed project financial forecasting and reporting experience.
• 5+ years of managing and coaching teams.
• 5+ years of experience presenting to executives.
• Primavera P6, Procore, and PowerPlan experience.
• Microsoft Office, Power BI, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and MS Teams experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

More Information

Salary - $141,000 - $166,000.

This position offers a career path with advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the role; gain experience, expertise, and technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided an offer based on their individual experience and the minimum qualifications of the role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster an inclusive culture that drives employee engagement and delivers superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.