Electricity Distribution - Network Planner

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Grade 6 Network Planner to join their Plymouth depot. In this dynamic role, you will design and manage projects for the high-voltage electricity network, ensuring excellent service delivery while minimizing impact on customers. You will collaborate with engineers, prepare project plans, and coordinate with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, an electrical background, and the ability to prioritize effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a clean and affordable energy future while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Career Progression

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in project design and management within the electrical sector.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for effective coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage projects for the high-voltage electricity network.
• Prepare plans, schematics, and cost estimates for capital projects.

Skills

Project Design

Costing and Quoting

High-Voltage Network Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths Grade C/Level 4

Level 2 City & Guilds 2339

Level 3 City & Guilds 2339 (if not yet attained)

Tools

iPads

Computers

Project Management Software

Job description

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.

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Grade 6 Network Planner to join us at our Plymouth depot. Planners design our network and work 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.

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 an equivalent qualification of the same level. We'll need to see evidence of your qualifications, and if not already attained, you'll need to undertake Level 3 City & Guilds 2339.

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.

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

Main responsibilities

You’ll be hands-on, responsible for project design, costing and quoting, and the replacement/diversion/reinforcement of existing electricity network assets. Working primarily on the high-voltage network, you’ll take care of the costs and plan for substation and cable replacements. You’ll also:

• Prepare capital projects and off-site coordination
• Design schemes that align with our Engineering Directives
• Prepare plans, schematics, wayleaves, notices, materials schedules, terms, quotations, and agreements
• Liaise with Grade 7 Network Planner to meet all overall network requirements
• Determine the scope, methods, and costs for individual projects, and approve them
• Resolve customer complaints
• Set up scheme files and close down on completion
• Monitor costs on individual capital sanctions, identify and comment on variances, and take corrective action
• Visit sites and work from developer plans

6,700 colleagues share our vision to be at the heart of a clean, fair, affordable energy future. If this appeals to you too, you could soon work in a supportive, rewarding and friendly environment that empowers everyone to succeed. We live by our values of doing the right thing, finding a better way and using our drive to make things happen every day. That’s why we’ll help you build a worthwhile career to be proud of – whatever your role and passion. Together we can bring energy to life using your expertise and the latest technology.

You may already have experience as a Grade 5 Network Planner, so you'll understand our procedures and standards and already understand our customers and their needs. If you haven’t worked with us before, then you’ll have an electrical background with a qualification to match – perhaps you’ve worked in internal electrical planning. Either way, strong communication skills are key, so you can coordinate jobs and clearly explain issues. 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 you’ll be used to taking a proactive and more consultative approach. Experience using iPads, computers and our additional software is a must. You will need to be mobile throughout the area as you may be required to undertake standby duties.

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.

You may not possess 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.