Senior Project Manager.
Added 21 Aug · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£44,300
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2455 (88% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £44,300, and National Grid is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers, If the role were primarily engineering design and technical oversight rather than construction delivery.). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
About The Role
At National Grid, we light up the world by harnessing the unique strengths of our people. Join us as a Senior Project Manager to be part of a team that's driving forward the energy transition, creating a brighter, more sustainable future for all. Unleash your superpower and bring energy to life.
National Grid is hiring Senior Project Managers for our Infrastructure Delivery department in East Anglia and Hertfordshire.
National Grid’s electricity transmission network is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation to support the journey to net zero. As Senior Project Manager you 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 Grid connections to wind farms, solar farms and battery storage – all of which will provide clean and affordable energy. Other connections could be giga factories, data centres and distribution networks, vital for our economy, technological advancement and the transition to greener transport and heat.
As a Senior Project Manager within our Central East 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, delivering Grid connections to wind farms, solar farms and battery storage. Other connections could be giga factories, data centres and distribution networks, vital for our economy, technological advancement and the transition to greener transport and heat.
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.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is going to take the job personally! Someone who is going to be committed to getting their portfolio of works delivered safely, on time and to budget. You will have a background employing project and/or contract management practice on engineering projects in a related field or discipline.
You’ll have strong commercial acumen with demonstrable experience of leading cross-functional teams and managing a wide stakeholder environment. You’ll be a self-starter who is good at playing devil’s advocate and foreseeing potential problems. You may have experience outside of a client role as either contractor or consultant. We value a range of backgrounds and experience - you don’t have to be an electrician to thrive in this role.
You’ll ideally have a degree or qualification in engineering, project management, business management or equivalent experience, and you will need a driving license that permits you to drive in the UK.
Training and development
At National Grid, we light up the world by harnessing the unique strengths of our people. Join us as a Senior Project Manager to be part of a team that's driving forward the energy transition, creating a brighter, more sustainable future for all. Unleash your superpower and bring energy to life.
National Grid is hiring Senior Project Managers for our Infrastructure Delivery department in East Anglia and Hertfordshire.
National Grid’s electricity transmission network is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation to support the journey to net zero. As Senior Project Manager you 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 Grid connections to wind farms, solar farms and battery storage – all of which will provide clean and affordable energy. Other connections could be giga factories, data centres and distribution networks, vital for our economy, technological advancement and the transition to greener transport and heat.
As a Senior Project Manager within our Central East 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, delivering Grid connections to wind farms, solar farms and battery storage. Other connections could be giga factories, data centres and distribution networks, vital for our economy, technological advancement and the transition to greener transport and heat.
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.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is going to take the job personally! Someone who is going to be committed to getting their portfolio of works delivered safely, on time and to budget. You will have a background employing project and/or contract management practice on engineering projects in a related field or discipline.
You’ll have strong commercial acumen with demonstrable experience of leading cross-functional teams and managing a wide stakeholder environment. You’ll be a self-starter who is good at playing devil’s advocate and foreseeing potential problems. You may have experience outside of a client role as either contractor or consultant. We value a range of backgrounds and experience - you don’t have to be an electrician to thrive in this role.
You’ll ideally have a degree or qualification in engineering, project management, business management or equivalent experience, and you will need a driving license that permits you to drive in the UK.
Training and development
We are keen to see our people progress and will support you in gaining the qualifications and skills you need to develop, bespoke to your needs and those of the business.
What's in it for you?
This role closes at midnight on 6th September 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 from w/c 14th September.
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.
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
What's in it for you?
- Salary of £73,000 - £83,000 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
- Hybrid working dependent on the role
This role closes at midnight on 6th September 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 from w/c 14th September.
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.
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. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with National Grid, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2455 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~32k in sampleP25 £38kP75 £58k
£32kmedian £48kgoing rate £44k£58k
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. National Grid holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2455 going rate of £44,300. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.