Embrace the opportunity as Major Projects Director to lead transformative initiatives in our EHV network, shaping the future of energy while delivering exceptional value to our customers!
The Major Projects Director reports to the Director of Field Operations & Safety and is accountable for delivering an ambitious business agenda in a frequently changing environment, including EHV Construction-CAPEX projects and the maintenance, inspection, and repair of the EHV network across our entire geography.
This role requires senior leadership, a knowledge of the electricity industry, and construction infrastructure expertise. The key responsibility is to establish a safe, efficient, and effective working environment that delivers the growing Electricity Distribution CAPEX portfolio. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead a large team that continues to deliver today, while also preparing for future assets and undertaking development and construction activities to meet customer needs.
This role can be based out of our East/West Midlands, Southwest, or South Wales offices, and requires regular travel across our entire geography.
Some of what youll do
* Direct the Major Projects team responsible for building, maintaining, and repairing the 132KV EHV / HV network, including HS2, ensuring operational readiness and reliability.
* Hold end-to-end accountability for defining, delivering, and successfully completing high-value, complex infrastructure projects safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards, meeting regulatory requirements.
* Build a highly capable, best-in-class infrastructure function that delivers high safety and performance, with future-ready capabilities and an inclusive culture.
* Ensure strong project governance, management, and reporting, with embedded robust project controls including forecasting, managing schedules and spend, and effectively managing risks.
* Responsible for effective, commercially focused supply chain partnerships and plans that deliver value for the business and outcomes for our customers.
* Accountable for audit and assurance requirements, including delegations of authority, sanctioning, investments, and conflicts of interest.
* Be a member of the Field Operations Senior Leadership team, shaping business strategy, advocating organizational purpose, and leading on productivity, people, culture, and engagement.
What Youll Have
* An experienced leader with electrical expertise, having worked in infrastructure environments with contractors and contractual agreements.
* Sound knowledge of the electricity system, build processes, and safety-critical requirements, staying updated with the latest research.
* An excellent people leader who enables delivery through others, continually raises performance standards, and leads change effectively.
* Ability to navigate organizations, influence across corporate levels.
* A team player who brings external and innovative thinking, inspiring others to challenge the status quo, identify new opportunities, and execute successfully.
* Self-assured with humility, open to feedback, and committed to learning and self-reflection.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they meet all qualifications. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right fit for this or other roles in our growing business.
What Youll Get
Competitive Base Salary dependent on experience, along with a comprehensive senior leader reward package.
Further Information
This role closes on 25 July 2025 at 23:59. We encourage early applications as the closing date may vary.
At National Grid, we support and develop our people, celebrating diversity and offering flexible, tailored support both at home and in the office.
About us
National Grid Electricity Distribution employs 6,500 staff maintaining and upgrading the UK’s largest electricity distribution network, serving 7.9 million customers across Midlands, South Wales, and the Southwest. We operate underground cables, overhead lines, and substations at voltages from 230V to 132kV, enabling electricity supply companies to deliver power to their customers.
We are committed to Clean Power 2030 and NetZero 2050, expanding our network to accommodate electric vehicles, heat pumps, and renewable energy sources. We are building out our network at unprecedented rates this century.
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