Electricity Distribution - Network Planner

National Grid; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy distribution company is seeking an Electrical Consultant to oversee project design, costing, and quoting regarding electricity network assets. The successful candidate will prepare new service plans and ensure compliance with engineering directives. A valid UK driving license is required, along with essential education qualifications like GCSEs in Maths and English. The role includes robust responsibilities for safety and customer engagement, supported by comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Contributory private healthcare scheme

Annual Share Save plan

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum English and Maths GCSE Grade C/Level 4, or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Hold a Level 2 City & Guilds 2339 or equivalent qualification.
• Must be mobile throughout the area with a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver new services and small capital projects.
• Design schemes that meet Engineering Directives.
• Prepare quotations and Connection Agreements for LV connection-related works.
• Access, remove or avoid site risks.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience with iPads and computers

Education

GCSE Grade C in English and Maths or equivalent

Level 2 City & Guilds 2339 or equivalent

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

Job description

Job Overview

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications and Requirements

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. 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 problems 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; therefore a valid UK driving licence is required. 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.

Benefits

So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:

• 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
• Annual Share Save plan
• Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
• Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
• Free on‑site parking at all our main sites

About National Grid Electricity Distribution

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.