Electrical Innovation Project Manager

Project Manager - Trials

Location : Castleford or Northeast

Directorate : Energy Systems

Job Ref No : R7236

Do you have what it takes to play a key role in shaping the electricity distribution network of the future and be at the heart of achieving net zero?

At Northern Powergrid, we’re all about keeping the power flowing for 3.9 million homes and businesses. With our Power of 10 approach, we work as one team, solving challenges and delivering real results.

Our £14m Community DSO project is developing and trialling different approaches to identify how communities and local stakeholders can best work together with their local DNO, to deploy Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES). Trials will take place in four local communities encompassing rural and urban networks.

As a Project Manager - Trials , you will play an integral role in the development and delivery of four network innovation trials that will take place across Yorkshire and the North East. The outputs of these trials are expected to shape the future of Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) across the UK.

Ready to power up your career? Let’s talk.

What’s the package?

Along with a competitive salary of between £53,711 - £73,451 , we also offer great benefits such as :

• Enrolment into our double-matched pension scheme
• 25 days holiday (rising with service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent opportunities for career growth
• Agile working arrangements

What will you do?

Key Competencies

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Posted : 9 June 2025

Closing date for applications : 6 July 2025

In order to comply with our electricity distribution license, we have to ensure our colleagues are fit and proper to visit and enter our customers premises. Consequently, as this role may involve visiting and entering our customers premises, please be aware that the successful candidate will be subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please confirm in our application if you are content for this check to be completed.

Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.