AddressAbout the role
The world of energy is changing beyond recognition. Working at National Grid ESO, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
A “Use Case” is an energy system challenge which can be solved using digital twins. For example, to understand if a local network can transport the maximum wind energy generated, an electricity network digital twin would connect to a wind farm digital twin.
Within the Virtual Energy System programme, the Use Cases Workstream identifies and delivers innovation projects for these Use Case challenges. By identifying key Use Cases, innovation projects can be initiated which solve them and build valuable digital twins for the Virtual Energy System.
For more information on the programme look at our website: https://www.nationalgrideso.com/virtual-energy-system
This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.
About us
As Great Britain’s electricity system operator (ESO), we sit at the heart of the electricity system, using our outstanding engineering and commercial expertise to balance electricity supply and demand. Ultimately, we keep the electricity flowing directly to where it’s needed, second by second.
Becoming the Future System Operator
In 2021, government and Ofgem jointly consulted on proposals for an expert, impartial Future System Operator (FSO) with responsibilities across both the electricity and gas systems, to drive progress towards net zero while maintaining energy security and minimising costs for consumers. In October 2023, the Energy Act 2023 was passed, legislating for this Future System Operator to be created.
The ESO, including all of its existing roles, will be at the heart of the new Future System Operator. We will be taking on additional roles across vectors and sectors to create an organisation with a whole energy system mindset; enabling us to identify solutions to our energy system that are more sustainable, secure, and affordable for all.
The FSO will be set up as a public corporation with operational independence from government – bringing parties together to support optimised decision making and action. As now, it will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements. It is anticipated that the new organisation will be up and running in 2024.
The time to act on climate change is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
Key Accountabilities
- Responsible for managing the delivery and coordination of use case innovation projects. You will ensure ESO projects meet their objectives and are delivered effectively, on time and within budget. Activities include project planning, day-to-day management, arranging inputs, reviewing outputs, and facilitating engagement with ESO subject matter experts. You will work with external projects to provide inputs and coordinate activities across projects.
- Responsible for horizon scanning and preparing proposals for future projects. Activities include assessing project next steps, identifying areas of alignment across projects, bringing together consortia and supporting applications for innovation funding.
- Build strong working relationships with the innovation project teams for day-to-day delivery, including external contractors and energy network partners. Also work closely with the wider Virtual Energy System team to support programme activities, especially aligning requirements and deliverables across workstreams.
About you
- Teamwork - individual project teams and Virtual Energy System team
- Project management - direct management and cross-project coordination
- Stakeholder engagement - ESO subject matter experts and energy network partners
- Proposal writing experience - desirable
- Technical background or experience on digital/data/modelling projects - desirable
What you’ll get
A competitive salary between £45,000 – £55,000 – dependent on experience and capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values, and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.
More information
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.
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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