Project Management Officer

Northern Powergrid; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Northern Powergrid as a Project Coordinator, where you'll play a vital role in delivering energy solutions. This full-time position in Newcastle requires excellent organisational and communication skills to manage project deliverables and maintain strategic alignment. You'll enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent career growth opportunities

Agile working policy

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
• Ability to deliver outputs proactively.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate meetings and oversee delivery of project plans.
• Manage interactions with external agencies.
• Produce timely programme communications.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Project management

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This range is provided by Northern Powergrid. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Recruitment Business Partner | Specialising in Resourcing, Talent Acquisition, and Recruitment Strategy at Northern Powergrid

Location: Newcastle or Castleford

Directorate: Economic Analysis

Job Ref No: R7238

Want to play a key role in delivering a smarter, more resilient energy future?

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Project Coordinator to support the successful delivery of our ED3 business plan at Northern Powergrid.

As the energy sector transforms to meet the demands of tomorrow, our ED3 programme is central to how we’ll continue powering 8 million people across 3.9 million homes and businesses.

In this vital role, you’ll work closely with the ED3 Programme Lead, helping to orchestrate meetings, track deliverables, manage resources, and keep our programme running smoothly. From maintaining control logs to producing clear and timely communications, you’ll ensure our plans stay on track and aligned with strategic priorities.

If you’re highly organised, detail-focused, and ready to make a difference in a dynamic, purpose-led environment, we’d love to hear from you

Along with a competitive salary of between £25,000 - £35,000 we also offer great benefits such as;

• 25 days holiday (rising with service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent opportunities for career growth
• Bonus of up to 10%
• Agile policy of 80/20 split in office

Key Responsibilities

• Orchestrate meetings across the ED3 plan to enable a smooth programme
• Oversee delivery of plan deliverables, set clear deadlines and monitor quality
• Develop and manage the ED3 reference and resources library (templates, guidance, standards etc)
• Manage interactions with external agencies for document design
• Manage of the programme control actions log, proactively following up on outstanding actions
• Produce and publish regular and timely ED3 programme communications
• Operate an effective managed environment for programme control by establishing and uphold standards for working practices
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changes in the programme plan
• Experience in programme management, governance frameworks and reporting processes
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and stakeholders
• A passion for the energy sector

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Experience managing projects
• The ability to proactively prioritise, plan and deliver outputs
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills, with the ability to analyse data, create reports, and present insights effectively

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• An understanding of UK energy regulation, price reviews and regulatory frameworks in the energy sector
• Experience of preparing or evaluating business plans of regulated companies
• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent)
• Previous experience working with or alongside a Distribution Network Operator

Job Posted: 29 May 2025

Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025

Hold date for interviews: 30 June & 7 July 2025

Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Utilities, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Electric Power Generation

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