Reference: AW - -0034_1730734483
Posted: November 4, 2024
* 12-month contract
* Hybrid - Home working 2 days a week and Norwich Substation 3 days a week
* Start date - Early January
We are looking for a Project Manager or small PM team to act as client-side PM on behalf of National Grid in the delivery of the Norwich Substation extension package of projects for a 12-month period (extendable on mutual agreement).
The work at Norwich consists of two projects. A Grid Park connecting 3 new customers via a 33kV / 400kV transformer. Construction is underway and energisation date expected in Q3 2025. The second project involves extending the 400kV substation both East and West to accommodate an additional 8 bays. Construction is also underway, with several conditions required to be discharged as part of the TCPA prior to energisation in Q3 2026.
Job Purpose:
To project manage the Norwich Substation extension to time, cost and specification in accordance with the NG Network Development Process and the in-flight NEC4 works contract.
Role requirements:
* Act as the nominated NEC Project Manager for the Main Works Contract.
* Lead the NG internal governance and project development processes. Prior experience within the NG system would be a distinct advantage here.
* Ensure internal and contractor compliance with Health & Safety, CDM & Environmental legislation as well as adherence to National Grid SHES standards, supported by the National Grid Project Supervisors.
* Enact/Support the role of Client's Delegated Representative and where appropriate, Principle Designer or arrange for the provision of Principle Designer for each project as required under CDM Regulations.
* Support in the engagement of OFGEM to seek appropriate level of funding, providing information and composing briefing and regulatory documents to support MSIP and securities processes.
* Provide regular project status reports giving accurate financial forecasting, SHESQ performance, milestone progress & risk management data, incorporating the contractors monthly reporting.
* Drive customer satisfaction through positive engagement, working pro-actively to avoid issues. Significant commercial awareness and proactivity is required in this role. Supported by a matrix organisation, manage third party issues, land, consents, and local community stakeholder relationships to preserve National Grid's reputation.
* Assess the need and where required scope and manage Front End Engineering Design (FEED) support for emerging scope. Monitor and control their activities to provide an optimal compliant solution in a timely manner.
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