DSO Energy Management Centre Scheduler

National Grid; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you to join a forward-thinking company as an Energy Management Centre Scheduler. This role is pivotal in the transformation of the energy system, focusing on clean power initiatives and managing flexibility services. You will play a crucial part in ensuring a reliable network while collaborating with various teams to enhance performance. With a hybrid working model, you can enjoy a blend of office and home working after your training. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about energy solutions, this position could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Experience in a data-driven environment is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and instruct flexibility services efficiently.
• Communicate flexibility shortfalls to ensure network security.
• Support development of tools for improved scheduling.

Skills

MS Excel (Advanced)

Python (Scripting/Data Processing)

Microsoft SQL Server

SQLite

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled individual to join the DSO Operations Team as an Energy Management Centre Scheduler based at either Bristol or Castle Donington.

The GB energy system is rapidly transforming as we target Clean Power by 2030 and NetZero by 2050. The distribution network is vital in this transformation as we look to accommodate thousands of electric vehicles and heat pumps in people’s homes and connect large volumes of solar and wind. This will require us building out our network at a rate we have not seen this century. In addition, we need to operate the network in a dynamic, ‘smarter’ way, actively managing these distributed assets flexibly to support safer, secure and economic operation of the system.

National Grid DSO (Distribution System Operator) is essential in this transformation, planning the distribution network of the future to enable the energy transformation together with developing and operating flexibility markets to ensure a safe, secure network which is value for money for consumers.

The DSO Operations Team is a core function of the DSO and central to ensuring that as the operation of our network becomes more dynamic, we continue to operate a safe and reliable network to keep the lights on for our customers.

As part of our hybrid working approach and in line with our policy, this role allows you to apply for a mix of office and home working. Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need.

*Please note the successful candidate may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

Main Responsibilities

• Operate key functions related to the efficient scheduling and instruction of flexibility services within an established framework of operation.
• Communication of identified flexibility shortfalls to EMC Engineers and DNO Control, to ensure network capability and security of supply is maintained.
• Analysis and reporting related to the scheduling and instruction of flexibility services.
• Support the Head of DSO Operations and EMC Engineers in the development of tools and processes to improve the scheduling and instruction of Flexibility Services.
• Coordinate with the Flexibility Markets Team on initiatives that seek to improve the performance of flexibility delivery.

Ideal Candidate

Ideally the successful candidate will have experience working in a data driven environment, with skills in one or more of the following areas:

• Advanced use of MS Excel including Power Query
• Scripting or data processing in Python
• Querying Microsoft SQL Server and SQLite databases

You will be reliable, organised and able to work independently and as part of a team.

You will be able to understand the impact of your own activities on customers, public and the environment, and be confident in managing the health, safety and quality of both your own work and others.

Applicants may not necessarily possess all the skills required to carry out the role at present but should have the confidence and ability to reach the necessary standards with in-role training. A flexible attitude is essential as you may be asked to undertake other duties to assist the team in meeting its objectives.

Interviews will take place for those shortlisted on the 14 May 2025.

National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.

About Us

We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.