Senior Project Manager

National Grid; England; Hybrid; GBP 73,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Annual bonus up to 30%

Pension scheme

28 days leave + statutory

Professional subscriptions support

Flexible benefits

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the Infrastructure Delivery team delivering high‑voltage substations and grid connections in Cheshire. You will manage a team of Project Managers through construction and commissioning of 400kV assets as part of the UK’s net zero transition.

Based on site or at a project office with regional travel and ad hoc home work, you’ll drive safety, budget control and delivery, coordinating with contractors,

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Project Management or related discipline.
• A recognised project management qualification (APM/PRINCE2) would be advantageous.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules and risks across large construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Project Managers in construction projects delivering 400kV substations and grid connections.
• Manage procurement and delivery phases with internal and external stakeholders to meet milestones.
• Deliver projects safely, on time and within budget, within Cheshire-based sites and offices.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Budget control

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Health and safety

Engineering background

Driving licence

Cross-functional teams

Education

Engineering degree

APM or PRINCE2

Job description

About The Role

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is developing and constructing a series of HV substation projects across the North-West of England.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager for our Infrastructure Delivery team, delivering projects in the Cheshire area. Our transmission network is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation to support the journey to net zero. Senior Project Managers are at the heart of delivering the Grid upgrades that directly enable the UK’s Net Zero goals, leading a team of Project Managers in construction projects delivering new 400kV substations & Grid connections to wind farms, solar farms and battery storage – all of which will provide clean and affordable energy. As a Senior Project Manager within our North-West team, you'll play a leading role in delivering critical substation new-build and extension work that is essential to the UK's clean energy future. As projects enter the procurement and delivery phases, successful candidates will become key members of the project leadership team, responsible for delivering all aspects of the works. This is an opportunity to lead complex, high-profile programmes, influence strategic decisions, and make a lasting impact on one of the country's most ambitious infrastructure investment plans. Our projects are based across Cheshire, so you’ll need to be within commuting distance of this area. You’ll primarily be based on site or in a project office, with regular regional travel, alongside the flexibility to work from home on an ad hoc basis.

About You

We're looking for a driven project professional who takes ownership and delivers projects safely, on time and within budget.

You’ll Bring

• Significant experience in project and/or contract management within a construction, infrastructure or engineering environment.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills, including budget control and performance reporting.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to risk management, continuous improvement and project delivery.
• Good knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements, including CDM regulations.
• An engineering background or strong technical understanding of engineering projects.
• A full UK driving licence.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Experience working with contractors, consultants or delivery partners, as well as client-side delivery.
• A degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• A recognised project management qualification, such as APM or PRINCE2.

What's in it for you?

• Salary of £73,000 - £84,000 dependent on experience and capability
• Company car
• Annual Performance Based Bonus up to 30% of your base salary
• 28 days annual leave plus eight statutory days, and the option to buy additional or sell holiday days
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - so long as it's relevant to your role
• Access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days)
• Access to numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing

More Information

This role closes at midnight on 22nd October 2026; however, we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will take place in early November.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria.

We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.

All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship.