Project Technical Lead

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., Tackling climate change is the biggest challenge facing our generation and we need to deliver a cleaner, greener, energy system to support the UK's 2050 net zero target. Strategic Infrastructure (SI) is responsible for the delivery of 17 new major transmission projects in the UK, as well as other strategic projects to help us deliver on our net zero ambitions and help the UK Government meet its target of 50GW of renewable energy by 2030.
This role will provide technical leadership to one of the multibillion-pound HVDC projects within the SI portfolio and deliver successful outcomes. As a Technical Lead you will be responsible for coordinating all technical matters (including substations, HVDC converters, marine and onshore cables, civil engineering, interfaces and risk) on the project and oversee day-to-day engineering activities, in some cases with our Joint Venture partners.
This role requires a diverse engineering background and a good appreciation of multi-discipline project delivery. It will require the management of opportunity and risk, interactions with key stakeholders and subject matter experts, and excellent contract and communication capabilities.

The Project Technical Lead will be a considerate engineering leader who can deliver to scope safely, to the right level of quality on time and on budget.
National Grid continues to offer hybrid working from office and home and are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.,

• Ensure robust and innovative engineering quality systems are in place through manufacturing assurance and on-site installation & commissioning.


• Ensure that engineering risks are identified, mitigated, reported and tracked.


• Act as a project technical lead and provide direction to the engineering team for the project.


• Work with partners, subject matter experts and Project Directors to ensure successful project outcomes.


• Manage engineers across a variety of disciplines and coordinate with contractors, internal assurance, test and commissioning resources.


• Translate engineering business needs to the project ensuring this is results in high quality technical outcomes.


• Manage any necessary technical escalations, consulting with key internal stakeholders & specialists.


• Support National Grid's relationships with key external project stakeholders (landowners, regulators, and suppliers).


• Share knowledge and experience to benefit the wider portfolio.


• Provide advice and briefing to senior managers and project directors.
  
  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 has:


As a manager at National Grid, you are expected to live the company values, as well as demonstrating and continually developing your leadership skills.
Interpersonal, Supervisory or Management


• Lead through ambiguity and change at all levels of seniority across SI


• Coach and challenge others at all levels of seniority across SI


• Lead teams of internal and external individuals with an engineering focus


Technical or Specialist


• Demonstrable capability in managing engineering safety, quality, cost and risk.


• Experience of working with suppliers, commercial teams and project delivery functions.


• Delivering complex engineering projects.


• Able to think beyond convention; employing ways of working and engineering practices to achieve high quality outcomes and to solve project delivery issues.


• Significant, demonstrable technical experience in project delivery.
  
  National Grid Strategic Infrastructure is a Business Unit created to propel our grid forward to deliver in 5 years, what has been achieved in the previous 30. By 2030 we aim to have 17 new major infrastructure projects live across England, Scotland and Wales.


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., This role closes on Thursday 6th June, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
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.

A competitive salary between £68,000 - £80,000 dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch 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.