Services Scheduling Manager

About 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.  In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers. 

As Scheduling Manager, you’ll be responsible for the efficient utilisation of resources and coordinating and managing power for the engineering services provided across the Network Development (ND) Team.  You’ll ensure they meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.  

You'll make sure that requirements are defined and met with appropriate resourcing strategies across the team and external contractors to deliver, and that opportunities are continuously identified to improve scheduling processes and tools. 

Working closely with stakeholders to ensure that schedules are accurate and up to date, tracking progress and communicating updates, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring that ND operates efficiently and effectively, and that projects are completed successfully.

In addition, you’ll maintain the data and intelligence necessary to support network analysis and optimisation, developing and implementing scheduling policies and procedures.

You’ll establish and implement a contractor call off strategy and supporting framework to allow resource flexibility to manage power system resource peaks, regularly reviewing the balance between permanent staffing levels and outsourced support based on long-term demand forecasts.

This role is based out of our office in Warwick and can be combined with hybrid working from home.

What you'll need

With a background in project management, and experience in scheduling and coordinating resources, activities, and projects, you’ll have experience of project planning and resource management.  

You’ll ideally have knowledge of the electricity transmission network, including the technical, commercial, and regulatory environment, coupled with experience in directing professional teams and co-ordinating engineering activities.

An expert in influencing stakeholders and stakeholder management, ensuring clear communication of technical engineering activities, you’ll have a comprehensive knowledge of the development of service provision.
 

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary of £55,000 - £62,000  
• Annual Performance Based Bonus of up to 15%
• 28 days annual leave plus eight statutory days 
• Option to buy/sell holiday days 
• Generous contributory pension scheme – we’ll double-match your contribution to a max company contribution of 12% 
• Financial support for study relevant to your role
• Flexible benefits: share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes 
• Family benefits like back-up care service (six paid days yearly + option to purchase more) 
   

More Information

This role closes on 6th March 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.
 

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’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.

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