About the Role

Assistant Project Manager – Interconnectors: Head Office Warwick, onsite work is in the Southeast, as well as hybrid working. This role will involve some GB and EU travel.

National Grid Interconnectors, part of National Grid Ventures, is at the heart of the energy transition, supporting the connection of electricity grids between Great Britain and other countries, allowing the sharing of greener, more affordable power. We are proud to be a growing, international team and we all have a passion to do our best for our customers, the planet and each other.

We are looking for Assistant Project Managers to join our newly formed Construction team, who are responsible for delivering the exciting Interconnectors CAPEX portfolio construction activities, which are mainly located in the southeast.

The role represents a fantastic opportunity to not only prepare for the Protection of our Assets alongside refurbishment works, but also undertake the development and construction activities associated with our Multi-Purpose Interconnectors.

What you'll be getting up to

• Support Project Engineers by providing timely scheme information to delivery teams including design information, equipment, cost and budget information. Also, in selecting efficient contracting strategy for schemes, supporting production of competent Site and Works Information and supporting tender evaluation.
• Perform the role of CDM-coordinator or arrange for the provision of a CDMC for each project as required.
• Manage and co-ordinate Contractors and project teams to successfully deliver allocated schemes to time, cost and specification in line with regulatory targets.
• Monitor Contractor site activities to ensure compliance with SHES standards, Health & Safety, Environmental legislation and CDM regulations, undertaking site audits as required.
• Support the Portfolio level Project Engineer to control investments throughout delivery providing regular project status reports including SHE performance, milestone progress, risk management and competent, accurate and timely financial information.

About You

• Basic Project Management skills including experience of management of risk, scope, time, cost, quality, safety and security of supply.
• Basic understanding and Knowledge of Contract management
• Working experience of Safety and Environmental legislation, practices and policies.
• Working experience of problem solving and an appetite for continuous improvement.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 – dependant on experience
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 26 after two years’ service) plus eight statutory days
• 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 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 apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.

About National Grid Ventures

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Advert Close Date

This advert closes on 20th March at 11:59PM

We encourage you to submit your application 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.

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