Company

Northern PowergridSee more

addressAddressCastleford, West Yorkshire
type Form of workPermanent
salary Salary£65,316 to £76,842
CategoryIT

Job description

Job Description

Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Programme Manager to join our Major Projects team.

The energy industry is advancing with investment in smart technology innovation and Northern Powergrid, as the company responsible for powering everyday life for 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, is at the forefront of delivering a power network that meets the region’s needs now and in the future. 

Our vision is to be the best energy company in serving our customers, whilst delivering a sustainable energy solution. We are looking for someone who is passionate about communications and can help share our story as we deliver our plans to invest in our network, support net zero and create a greener energy future. Reporting directly to the Head of Major Projects, you will set and prioritise programmes of work to time, cost, quality, safety and customer service standards utilising allocated resources and ensure the effective development and performance of individuals within your team.

Along with a competitive salary of between £65,316 - £76,842 we also offer great benefits such as;

•Bonus of up to 10%
•Enrolment into our double-matched pension scheme. Employee contribution 6%, employer contribution      12%
•25 days holiday (rising with service)
•Car allowance/company car scheme
•Payment of professional fees
•Agile working
•Excellent opportunities for career growth

We’re excited to hear from candidates with a passion for our company and the energy industry and a desire to succeed. Apply now and we’ll be in touch.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be accountable for:

•Management and oversight of a portfolio of power network construction projects delivered by project managers, ensuring delivery of programmes and projects to time cost and quality. The projects include EHV substations, cables and overhead lines with individual project budgets up to £30m and connections and diversions projects for customers.
•Lead interface with Service Providers and the ability to build lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, requiring first class communication and organisational skills.
•Lead delivery management for your programme portfolio including procurement and financial governance, re-authorisations and closure processes

Key Competencies

•Delivery of circa £25m annual programme budget on capital expenditure or EHV connection and diversions via a portfolio of projects, to time, cost and quality.
•Deliver connections and diversions to customer expectations within budget and without complaints while remaining compliant with Guaranteed Standards
•Accurate monthly financial forecasting and re-forecasting.
•Proficiency with using Microsoft Office applications.
•Excellent Leadership skills

Qualifications and Attributes

Essential Qualifications and Experience

•HNC in electrical engineering or equivalent
•Current UK driving licence
•Excellent leadership skills
•Knowledge and experience of programme management in a engineering environment

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

•Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
•NEBOSH or equivalent formal qualification in safety management
•Professional Institution Membership
•Project management of major construction projects, including EHV construction.
•Detailed knowledge of Engineering Standards associated with HV and EHV cables, overhead lines and plant.
•Practical understanding of cable systems, transformers and switchgears all up to 132kV
•Practical understanding of Electrical Power systems
•Detailed knowledge and experience of EHV power systems, safety procedures and engineering requirements.

In order to comply with our electricity distribution licence, 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 your application if you are content for this check to be completed.

Click here to apply today

Visit northernpowergrid.com/careers to find out more about this and other career opportunities.

Closing date for applications: 15 March

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. 

Refer code: 2946090. Northern Powergrid - The previous day - 2024-03-08 18:23

Northern Powergrid

Castleford, West Yorkshire
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