Project Management Officer

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a proactive Project Coordinator to support their ED3 business plan. This role involves orchestrating programme meetings, managing resources, and ensuring timely communication. The successful candidate will possess strong organisational skills and experience in project management, as well as a passion for the energy sector.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Great career growth opportunities

Bonus of up to 10%

80/20 split in office policy

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office for data analysis and reporting.
• Understanding of energy regulations and ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate meetings and oversee deliverables across ED3 plan.
• Develop and manage resources library and oversee quality control.
• Produce timely communications to keep stakeholders informed.

Skills

Project Management

Organisational Skills

Communication

Excel

MS Office

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

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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.