Substation Project Engineer

National Grid plc; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus

Paid overtime

London allowance

Pension

Job summary

National Grid plc in London is seeking a hands-on Substation Project Engineer to lead a portfolio of asset replacement and new build projects across the region. The role offers hybrid working (home, office, and site) and requires strong PM, contractor management, and driving licence.

The successful candidate will oversee delivery teams, manage budgets, and ensure CDM compliance, safety, and quality across projects valued from £100k to £10m. A recognised PM qualification is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and contractor management skills.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM Regulations.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of asset replacement and new build projects, typically valued between £100k and £10m.
• Deliver a wide range of schemes including HV transformer and shunt reactor installations, cable replacements, protection and control upgrades, and cyber security improvements.
• Oversee National Grid delivery teams and external contractors, ensuring safe and efficient execution in line with company policies and industry standards.
• Take ownership of CDM responsibilities, ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage project financials, forecasting, and reporting throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work across the London region, with occasional travel and overnight stays as required.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Contractor management

NEC contracts

CDM Regulations

Health and safety

Driving licence

Education

HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or higher in Civil/Structural)

Job description

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Substation Project Engineer and find your superpower.

National Grid is hiring a Substation Project Engineer - This role is based in South of London

Job Purpose

Help shape a safe, resilient, and sustainable energy future.

At National Grid, we’re investing in the future of the electricity transmission system as part of the Great Grid Upgrade. As a Project Manager, you’ll play a vital role in delivering critical infrastructure projects that keep our network safe and reliable today, while preparing it for tomorrow’s growing demand for clean electricity.

Based in London with hybrid working (home, office, and site), you’ll lead a diverse portfolio of projects across the region, ensuring delivery to the highest standards of safety, quality, time, and cost.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage a portfolio of asset replacement and new build projects, typically valued between £100k and £10m.
• Deliver a wide range of schemes including HV transformer and shunt reactor installations, cable replacements, protection and control upgrades, and cyber security improvements.
• Oversee National Grid delivery teams and external contractors, ensuring safe and efficient execution in line with company policies and industry standards.
• Take ownership of CDM responsibilities, ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage project financials, forecasting, and reporting throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work across the London region, with occasional travel and overnight stays as required.

About you

You’re a hands‑on, proactive Project Manager who enjoys working in a technical environment and thrives on delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

You’ll bring:

Minimum HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a higher qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent experience)

• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and contractor management skills.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM Regulations.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• A full UK driving licence.

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience within the energy sector, HV substations, or construction environment.
• A recognised Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• A Certificate in Management Studies or similar.

What you'll get

• A Salary of £58,590 to £62,500 pa including allowance + Contribution Pension total up to 18%.
• London Allowance and Market supplements are applicable to this role.
• Company Car, Bonus, Paid overtime.
• 37 Hours per week Monday to Friday + 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days.

The closing date for this vacancy is 9th October. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

DE & I statement:

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value, and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, offering flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop, and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives, and business need. We are committed to building a workforce that can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.