Project director

About the role

Help Build the Future Energy Network At National Grid, we're delivering some of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects to support the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy system. We're looking for an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of major capital programmes across our electricity transmission network in London. This is a high-profile leadership role where you'll be responsible for shaping, directing and delivering complex infrastructure projects from concept through to completion, helping connect new sources of clean energy and enabling the UK's Net Zero ambitions.

Current high value, infrastructure projects range from London Power Tunnels, Uxbridge Moor, Northwest London reinforcement works and Willesden and Wallend. This opportunity would suit a senior programme or project leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex challenges and has experience leading large multidisciplinary teams through major construction infrastructure delivery programmes.

What You'll Do

• Lead the safe delivery of high-value, complex infrastructure projects to time, budget and quality requirements.
• Direct and inspire large multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects and locations.
• Manage significant capital investment programmes, commercial contracts and project risks.
• Build strong relationships with customers, contractors, regulators, local authorities and government stakeholders.
• Drive projects from early development and strategic planning through to construction, energisation and close-out.
• Champion a culture of safety, collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance.

This role is based at a London site/office for 3-4 days per week and can be combined with occasional home working. Regular travel to sites will be required.

About you

You'll bring extensive experience leading major infrastructure or construction programmes and be comfortable operating at a senior leadership level within a complex environment. We're looking for:

• Significant experience delivering major construction projects or programmes.
• Experience within the utilities, energy, transport or similarly regulated infrastructure sectors.
• Strong project, programme and contract management expertise.
• Experience managing large budgets and complex commercial arrangements.
• Proven leadership of large multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
• A recognised Project Management qualification.
• Experience of electricity transmission networks, customer connections or power systems would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's in it for you?

• A salary of £85,000 to £100,000 + Benefits package.
• Company car
• Annual Performance Based Bonus of up to 40%
• 28 days annual leave plus eight statutory days
• Private Medical Insurance with the chance to purchase for your partner or family.
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – so long as it’s relevant to your role.
• Access to 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.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

More Information

This role closes at midnight on 23rd September 2026 however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. It is anticipated that interviews will be held late September/early October. #LI-NB1 We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process. Please note that 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 under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.