Associate Project Manager; Marine

Job Purpose

The Strategic Infrastructure (SI) business unit has been established to deliver National Grid’s new UK transmission projects. Over the next decade, we will install over 3,000km of HVDC submarine cable, creating the largest offshore HVDC cable network in Europe. To achieve this, we are building a world‑class organisation and are looking for talented and skilled individuals to help deliver this transformational programme.

We are recruiting for an Associate Project Manager to join our central engineering team. In this role, you will support the Marine Project Manager in managing ongoing crossings activities and technical work packages on behalf of the marine operations function. You will also play a key role in coordinating engagement with third‑party asset owners and supporting wider project delivery. This role offers hybrid working, with travel to Glasgow and Edinburgh required, and flexible working arrangements can be discussed.

• Manage databases of crossed assets and crossings across multiple projects, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely updates.
• Use tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI to track, report, and support delivery of the crossings portfolio.
• Coordinate and attend meetings with third‑party asset owners (both in‑person and virtually), tracking progress towards securing crossing agreements.
• Administer framework services contracts, supporting the process of scoping, placing, and managing contracts under the direction of the Marine Project Manager.
• Ensure National Grid standards and processes are adhered to in relation to third‑party crossing agreements.
• Facilitate communication between project teams and external stakeholders, tracking proposals and progress of crossing procedures.
• Support additional project activities such as the development of operations & maintenance strategies, engagement with potential suppliers, collaboration with commercial and procurement teams, and progress tracking across key deliverables.

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel; experience with data management, reporting, and tracking.
• Experience with project management or planning tools is desirable.
• Basic project management knowledge, with an interest in progressing along the APM (Association for Project Management) pathway, is advantageous.
• Some knowledge or experience of contracts, legal terms, or commercial principles would be beneficial but not essential.
• An understanding of the subsea or marine industry is desirable but not required.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.

A competitive salary of £47,000 – £55,000, depending on capability. In addition to your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where National Grid will double match your contribution up to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits, including a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines, and matched charitable giving.

This role closes on 26th of June 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.

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, offering flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and to creating a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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. In exceptional circumstances where a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market exists, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship.

All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.