Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for a Security Contracts Project Manager to join our Physical Security team on a 12-month temporary contract (subject to review) starting as soon as possible.

In this pivotal role, you'll lead the delivery of physical security projects across NGED's operational sites, working closely with contractors, procurement, finance teams, internal stakeholders, and our physical security specialists. You'll be the key link between NGED and awarded contractors, ensuring projects are scoped accurately, contracted effectively, and delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.

Your work will be critical in supporting NGED's physical security re-opener, strengthening the resilience of our security estate, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on the safe and secure operation of our business.

While we'd ideally like the successful candidate to be based in a central location such as Bristol or Cardiff, you can be based within any of our licence areas: West Midlands, East Midlands, South West, or Wales.

This role offers a flexible hybrid working pattern, enabling you to balance time between home, office, and site visits. You can expect regular travel to operational sites around 1-2 days per week, with occasional overnight stays when needed.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver security contract projects end-to-end, ensuring works are completed to specification, on time, and within budget.
• Manage contractor relationships, driving accountability and performance against NGED standards and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with internal teams including Procurement, Finance, and Physical Security to maintain compliance and meet project timelines.
• Monitor budgets and financial performance, providing accurate forecasts and regular updates to the Physical Security Manager.
• Track and report project progress, risks, and outcomes, ensuring transparency for senior stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance documentation, including scopes of work, risk registers, and audit records.
• Measure contractor performance against KPIs and SLAs, implementing continuous improvement where needed.
• Provide clear stakeholder communications, ensuring alignment on objectives, timelines, and deliverables. #LI-SC1 #LI-HYBRID

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in project management, ideally within security, construction, or facilities environments.
• Strong understanding of physical security systems and standards (e.g., access control, Gallagher, CCTV, perimeter protection, secure infrastructure).
• Demonstrated ability to manage contracts and contractors effectively.
• Strong financial awareness, including budget monitoring and cost control.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A full and valid UK driving licence is needed, as the role involves travel between home, office, and site locations.
• Experience delivering physical security upgrades within a critical infrastructure environment (desired)
• Understanding of national security standards or government frameworks (e.g., NPSA) (desired).

As the post you are applying for attracts a National Security Vetting clearance there are further eligibility requirements. To meet national security vetting requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 5 years for Security Clearance (SC) prior to the date of application. You may still be considered if, for example:

• you have been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
• you were studying abroad
• you were living overseas with parents

If you have any further queries relating to National Security Vetting, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk

Interviews are planned w/c 15 December 2025.

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.