AddressAbout the role
At National Grid, our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future. We have a critical role to play in tackling climate change and leading the way to net zero. What could be more important?
As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll support the Project Managers with the day-to-day management of our project delivery to ensure projects are delivered on time and budget and are compliant with current legislative requirements. We are at an exciting time in our business, as we respond to the changing office requirements with more hybrid working and consider what our future office ways of working will look like. You will support the team in ensuring we deliver a fantastic office environment to our colleagues across the business, responding to changing customer needs.
In this role you’ll be responsible for supporting the Engineering Projects Team with the co-ordination of resources, meetings, information, and equipment to keep the project organised and running smoothly ensuring the business units and functions get an exceptional quality of service and delivery. You will be driving, chasing, and tracking tasks within the designed plan ensuring that any variations are communicated.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about Facilities and Property Management, looking to develop their career whilst working for a company that is at the heart of the energy transition.
Working full time, you can enjoy our hybrid working from our Warwick office and home. You'll be flexible to travelling to offices and project sites as required.
Key accountabilities
- Adopting the most appropriate use of technology and toolsets that support the successful delivery of projects through better communication technology, collaboration, planning and control.
- Create and submit purchase orders, process invoices from service providers for payment and manage communication with finance team members and other stakeholders.
- Produce and develop management reports for the team and stakeholders.
- Develop and update the team performance dashboard and managing the team SharePoint site.
- Actively engaging and working towards resolution of all assigned project issues / risks, escalating concerns at the earliest opportunity.
About you
You will need to bring:
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Skilled commercial and financial acumen.
- Experience of working in a project environment.
- Experience of managing resources and allocating work.
- The ability to demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to work as a team player.
- The ability to work under pressure to tight timescales with the ability to prioritise accordingly.
- The ability to work on own initiative without close supervision.
- Good all-round communications skills with ability to build relationships.
- Proven experience with Microsoft applications including Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.
We’d like it if you could bring:
- A recognised project management accreditation such as PRINCE2, PMI or an interest in working towards gaining a qualification.
- Experience of multi-site programmes.
What you'll get
A competitive salary between £39,000 - £44,000 – dependent on capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company 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.
About us
National Grid Ventures is at the forefront of the energy transition. We operate across the UK, Europe and US, developing, operating, and investing in large-scale clean energy infrastructure. We’re helping to accelerate society’s drive towards net zero while maintaining security of supply today.
The world of energy is changing beyond recognition. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
More information
This role closes on 19 January 2024 at 23:59, 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 to be held week commencing 5 February.
At National Grid, 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.
Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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