AddressAbout the role
Do you want to get involved with designing, developing and building the infrastructure required to connect users to the electrical transmission system? Join us now and find your superpower!
We are recruiting Assistant Project Development Engineers to be based in Warwick working on a hybrid basis.
We manage the end-to-end connections process, from customer application to energisation. Our wide-ranging customer portfolio includes everything from interconnectors and offshore wind farms to battery storage and data centres.
As an Assistant Project Development Engineer you will support and where appropriate lead the development and costing of connection offer proposals for both new connection applications and modification applications.
What you will be doing
Day-to-day activities will vary throughout the project lifecycle. Some days you may be assessing connection applications we have received and ensuring the most appropriate connection options are offered to the customer. You will be working closely with our Account Managers and the Lead Development Engineers and also supporting the regional team with the development of site strategies.
About you
What we do isn't just important - it's essential. That's why we look to recruit experts in their field. We’re looking for someone who has:
- Strong stakeholder management experience
- An understanding of engineering software and tools for design, analysis, and simulations.
- Skills in electrical engineering principles and processes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors.
- Knowledge and skills in project planning, project delivery and financial controls.
- A relevant Engineering degree and/or relevant experience in a related field
- A driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid Interconnectors, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.
What's in it for you
- A competitive salary of £39,000 - £42,000 depending on experience
- An annual bonus based on personal and company performance
- 26 days annual leave plus eight statutory days
- The option to buy additional or sell holiday days
- 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 that support health, fitness and wellbeing.
More information
National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our energy network connects the nation, so it’s essential that it’s continually evolving, advancing, and improving.
In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers. At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network.
To find out more about us, please follow the link below:
https://www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-transmission/
The closing date for applications is 28/05/24 at 23:59
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