Project Development Engineer – Energy Network Growth

National Grid Plc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual market supplement £4,500

Company car

Annual performance-based bonus

26 days annual leave + 8 statutory

Pension scheme with 12% company match

Professional memberships support

Flexible benefits

Family care support

Wellbeing apps

Job summary

National Grid is hiring Project Development Engineers for their Customer & Network Development Team. You will lead multi-disciplinary investment teams through pre-construction stages, coordinating feasibility, optioneering, and regulatory documentation to secure funding. Based in multiple UK locations.

Role requires engineering degree, strong CDM and RIIO knowledge, and proven project management skills to drive value for customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and health, safety and environmental practices.
• Good understanding of RIIO regulatory frameworks and how regulated revenue is delivered.
• Proven project management experience across cost, risk, safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and pre-construction delivery of complex network investment projects from concept to approval.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate requirements, asset health and strategic objectives.
• Develop and cost a range of technical investment options with robust cost-benefit analysis.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to develop best-fit solutions and maintain relationships.
• Prepare regulatory submissions and governance documents to secure investment approval.

Skills

Engineering degree

CDM Regulations

RIIO knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

National Grid is hiring Project Development Engineers for their Customer & Network Development Team. You will lead multi-disciplinary investment teams through pre-construction stages, coordinating feasibility, optioneering, and regulatory documentation to secure funding. Based in multiple UK locations.

Role requires engineering degree, strong CDM and RIIO knowledge, and proven project management skills to drive value for customers and stakeholders.