Electricity Distribution - Network Planner

National Grid; Hinckley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join National Grid as a Network Planner in Hinckley, where you'll design and manage electricity distribution projects. This role offers a blend of office and home working after training, and requires strong communication and technical skills. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and the ability to work well under pressure, ensuring excellent service delivery.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/Level 4 minimum.
• Level 2 City & Guilds 2339 or equivalent required.
• Experience in low-voltage systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project design, costing, and quoting.
• Plan and deliver new services and alterations.
• Prepare quotations and Connection Agreements.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Education

GCSE Grade C/Level 4 in English and Maths

Level 2 City & Guilds 2339

Level 3 City & Guilds 2339 (if not attained)

Job description

Electricity Distribution - Network Planner

We are currently recruiting for two Grade 5 Network Planners to join us at our Hinckley depot. One of the roles is permanent and the other is on a temporary basis for up-to 9 months (subject to review).

Planners design our network and liaise with our Engineers to construct, reinforce, alter and replace our equipment. As you can imagine, the pace is fast, and if you join us, our customers will trust you to provide excellent service and minimise any impact.

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.

To be considered, you'll need English and Maths GCSE Grade C/Level 4 minimum, or Functional Skills Level 2 or above. You'll hold a Level 2 City & Guilds 2339, or equivalent qualification of the same level. If not already attained you'll need to undertake Level 3 City & Guilds 2339.

Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.

Ready to power up your career? Join us and impact the way people heat, light and fuel their homes, businesses and vehicles. Keep reading and apply.

Main Responsibilities

After training, you’ll be hands-on, responsible for project design, costing and quoting and the replacement/ diversion/reinforcement of existing electricity network assets. As an electrical consultant, you’ll use your expertise to determine whether the supply chain can handle new electrics in the area. You’ll also:

• Plan, prepare and deliver new services, alterations and small capital projects
• Design schemes that align with Engineering Directives and take into account voltage drops
• Prepare quotations and Connection Agreements for LV connection-related works
• Access, remove or avoid site risks

Ideal Candidate

You may already have some low-voltage experience as an electrician or a Grade 4 Network Planner. Either way, we need you to understand our customers and their needs – they’ll likely be small businesses, local authorities or house builders.

Strong communication skills are key, so you can coordinate jobs, solve their problem and explain issues simply and clearly. As you’ll be in control of your diary, we’ll need you to be resilient, organised and able to prioritise your workload. Team players thrive in this role, and experience using iPads and computers is a must. As this is a technical role that relies on additional software, we’ll provide training.

You will need to be mobile throughout the area as you may be required to undertake standby duties,therefore a full UK driving licence is required.

You may notpossess all the skills required to carry out the role at present but you will have the confidence and ability to reach the necessary standards with appropriate training.

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

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.

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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.