Graduate Associate EPC Project Manager, Electricity Transmission Customer Connections
Location: Chelmsford, GB, CM1 4LU
Division: Commercial, Stakeholder & Delivery Strategy
Job Type:
Requisition Number: 60867
Department: Graduates
Job Function: Business Change and Project Management
About us
National Grid is at the heart of the UK energy network keeping people connected and society moving. We develop, own and maintain the physical infrastructure, such as pylons and cables needed to move the electricity generated from windfarms and power sources around the country. Every time a phone is plugged in, or a switch is turned on, we’ve played a part, connecting you to the electricity you need - and we’re leading the transformation towards a greener future, dreaming bigger to bring a more affordable energy future to everyone.
But it’s our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger. But it’s no small feat – and we need the best to join us in our mission. So, join us and power the future of energy.
About the role
This role is based within our Customer Connections Team. This is the department that connects customers — such as data centres, battery storage projects, offshore wind farms, transport networks and solar farms — to the electricity transmission network.
The connections process is key to delivering the capacity needed for an efficient and renewable transmission network and we need to deliver an increasing number of highly complex and exciting new projects. In this role you would play a crucial role in enabling us to do this.
You will be a key member of our upcoming projects, working alongside experienced Project Managers in Engineering, Procurement, and Commercial functions. Your main responsibility will be to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of projects in a challenging construction environment, supporting Project Managers in achieving their time, quality, and cost objectives. You will gain valuable experience in commercial, contractual, and financial management throughout the project lifecycles. Your role will focus on delivering innovative design solutions that comply with National Grid's policies and procedures. Additionally, you will contribute to Project Quality Assurance, oversee contractor activities for compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and help maintain our Quality Management System.
Some of your key accountabilities will include:
1. Provide support throughout the investment process for projects, either independently for less complex ones or in collaboration with EPC Project Managers for more complex projects.
2. Drive customer and stakeholder satisfaction through proactive engagement, timely issue resolution, and effective recording of interactions in the CRM system.
3. Take ownership of customer feedback received through the Quality of Connections Incentive, ensuring appropriate actions are taken.
4. Assist Customer Account Managers by providing necessary information for timely customer offers in compliance with requirements.
5. Develop, approve, and deliver cost-effective, efficient, and safe solutions in accordance with Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations and Safety Health, Environmental, Sustainability, and Quality (SHESQ) considerations.
6. Conduct site and condition assessments, support consenting and registration processes, estimate costs, mitigate program risks, and foster innovation to enable successful implementation of solutions on-site.
What you'll need to apply
You'll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 in a STEM degree discipline. It doesn’t matter when you graduated or if you are currently working towards your qualification. We just need you to be eager to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting.
Due to the amount of travel to our site locations, you’ll need to have a valid full UK Driving License.
To be eligible to apply for this role, candidates must be able to demonstrate that they will have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the graduate programme.
Location
This role is based in Chelmsford offering flexible hybrid working, where possible. You will be expected in this role to not only work in the above offices but to also travel regularly within your region (E.G. South East, East of England, the Midlands, the North East).
What you’ll get in return
We are proud to offer a graduate starting salary of £34,895.
Not only will you receive a tailored development programme to progress a superpowered career at National Grid, we also offer some great rewards and benefits too:
1. £2,000 bonus, once joined and started on programme
2. 26 days holiday
3. £2,400 payment on successful completion of the programme
4. Up to £200 per month accommodation allowance as you move around the business, and additional annual leave for when you move between placements plus assistance with moving personal belongings
5. Other benefits include pension and share-option schemes, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship and regular feedback & volunteering opportunities.
Applications & Deadline
We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications/based on volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process.
More Information
At National Grid, it’s our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger, so we pride ourselves on placing diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of who we are and what we do.
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