About The Role

2 New Roles – Permanent – Hybrid Working – Warwick HQ

This is the time for action – we need to move at pace and reform our energy system – to deliver energy security, to tackle climate change and to protect our people.

Sitting within the new Strategic Infrastructure business unit, you will be accountable for early development of projects from initial concept. You’ll ensure the development of projects delivers on all key considerations, so that strategic objectives, safety, programme, cost, commercial, and environmental are input into early scheme development work. Facilitating the progress of the project is an essential element of the role to ensure delivery timescales remain achievable.
We have 2 roles available across our level 6 and 7 grades.
Level 6 is suitable for those with immediately out, or recently from further education or looking to transition into interesting project roles.
Level 7 is suitable for those who may be from a construction or utilities environment or experience elsewhere, with a strong passion and curiosity for UK net zero and UK electrification.
A recent hire into the team came from an aerospace/automative background.

This role is based at our Warwick office which has free onsite parking, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.
Leveraging this hybrid working, this team current work typically 1 day per week in the office, which is dependent on personal and business needs.

We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

About You

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who can demonstrate a technical understanding of development, programme management and construction in relation to project delivery. A STEM or engineering background would be advantageous.
You’ll have the ability to generate meaningful, concise and accurate reports, including the presentation of key project information. The ability to utilise spreadsheets and databases to interpret, manipulate and extract data from large data sets is essential. In addition, you’ll have excellent written, verbal, presentation, and communication skills.
Crucially you’ll be curious, keen to develop and learn in this fast paced and evolving environment.

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’re 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 You'll Do

You’ll be working with projects delivery, outage planners,power systems engineers, costings teams and procurement to name just a few stakeholders.
You’ll track project cost and project programme development to influence the Electricity System Operator’s (ESO) decision on which projects to proceed.
Initiating and documenting early engagement with consenting, lands, external affairs, procurement and all construction project related teams you’ll provide early visibility of projects and shape the development according to business needs.
You will develop and issue project registry documents to include the entire development story of projects which serve as the key document for handover to Project Directors.
You’ll work to ensure delivery timescales are on target or accelerated as much as possible, as well as production of early development and delivery strategy.

What You'll Get

A competitive starting salary between £43,000- £62,000 – dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of 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.

About Us

National Grid Strategic Infrastructure was set up in 2023 with special dispensation from Ofgem to accelerate 17 key projects across the UK in order to deliver infrastructure upgrades within timescales never seen before in the UK. This infrastructure will make Britain prepared for a 100% clean, energy future.
Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people.
Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via the Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.
Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

More Information

This role closes on Monday 11th September at 23:59, 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 be held on or around Friday September 22nd via MS teams

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, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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