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. So, join us and power the future of energy.
About the role
This role is based within our Customer Connections Team, connecting customers such as data centres, battery storage projects, offshore wind farms, transport networks, and solar farms to the electricity transmission network.
You will be a key member of our upcoming projects, working alongside experienced Project Managers. 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.
Some of your key accountabilities will include:
* 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.
* Drive customer and stakeholder satisfaction through proactive engagement and timely issue resolution.
* Take ownership of customer feedback received through the Quality of Connections Incentive.
* Assist Customer Account Managers by providing necessary information for timely customer offers.
* Develop, approve, and deliver cost-effective, efficient, and safe solutions in accordance with CDM Regulations and SHESQ considerations.
* Conduct site and condition assessments, support consenting and registration processes, estimate costs, mitigate program risks, and foster innovation.
*This would be your permanent role after the Graduate Scheme has finished.
Our Graduate Programme
As you’ll be joining our 18-month graduate programme, you’ll have a tailored development pathway to support you as you develop a wide range of leadership, business, and technical skills. You’ll attend development sessions throughout your programme to equip you with essential skills required as you begin your career at National Grid.
All graduates complete the core development programme to develop key skills such as how to make an impact, giving feedback, and presentation skills. Aligned to this role is our Commercial pathway, where you’ll further develop commerciality skills and gain important insights into engineering and electricity.
We believe in the importance of on-the-job experience, and you will complete three 6-month placements across the UK, designed to deepen your understanding of your speciality and broaden your knowledge of our business. At the end of your 18-month programme, you’ll return to your initial placement area to kickstart your career.
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.
Dependent on the mileage completed for business travel per year, you may be eligible for a company car, subject to BIK tax.
Location
This role is based in Chelmsford, offering flexible hybrid working. You will be expected to 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, but we also offer some great rewards and benefits:
* £2,000 bonus upon joining the programme
* 26 days holiday
* £2,400 payment upon successful completion of the programme
* Up to £200 per month accommodation allowance during placements
* Other benefits include pension and share-option schemes, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship, and regular feedback.
Applications & Deadline
We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
More Information
At National Grid, we pride ourselves on placing diversity, equity, and inclusion at the heart of who we are. We welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
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