AddressAbout the role
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.
At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective management of our network; the way we operate it, the way we plan it, the way we maintain it and the way we manage risk.
As Lead Network Outage Optimisation Engineer, you’ll play a key role in managing network operability and in building technical knowledge of the electricity network within the organisation, and liaising with the Electricity System Operator as a separate entity.
You’ll proactively identify, manage and report on the whole network operability, availability and capability for NGET to facilitate the delivery of a safe and reliable network for our customers. Key outputs you will manage are:
- The outage critical path through the operational year.
- The programme for assets that are unavailable or depleted in order to secure these back onto the network to improve reliability.
- Forecast of upcoming risks and opportunities on the outage plan and mitigation of these.
- Support the planning team to build up their technical knowledge.
Your day will vary depending on what is happening on the network and with the outage plan. Typical challenges include network faults, outage delays, project issues and customer driven changes. You will advise the team on optimal solutions for the network and for our business, liaising with customers and stakeholders to manage network risk and challenge the Electricity System Operator to negotiate network access.
This role is based out of our offices in Warwick, and we’d ideally like to see you 2-3 times a week in the office. This can be combined with hybrid working from home.
What you'll need
- Excellent technical understanding of power system operation combined with a detailed knowledge of asset operation.
- Minimum HNC combined with a substantial understanding of electrical theory, e.g. Diploma in Power System Operation & Management, or qualifications leading to corporate membership of an appropriate engineering institution, or considerable industry experience.
- Excellent technical understanding of the electricity industry.
- Ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively across businesses and with our customers.
- Strong negotiating and dispute resolution skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make complex technical decisions in limited time.
- Thorough understanding of obligations regarding Ofgem, BEIS and other license conditions.
What's in it for you?
- A competitive salary of £58,900 to £72,000 – dependant on capability
- Annual Performance Based Bonus of up to 6% of your base salary
- 26 days annual leave
- 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 which support health, fitness and wellbeing.
More Information
This role closes on 14th July 2024 however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will take place w/c 29th July 2024
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, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you are excited about this role but your experience or qualifications do not 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.
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At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
