Electricity Distribution - Network Planner

National Grid; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK is seeking a customer-focused project manager to manage multiple electricity network projects. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, an understanding of customer needs, and a valid UK driving licence due to travel. This position offers competitive benefits including paid leave, a pension scheme, and private healthcare.

Benefits

26 days paid leave plus bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Understand customers and their needs; strong communication skills are key.
• Organised and able to prioritise workload.
• Driving licence essential due to travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects including design and costing of electricity network assets.
• Plan and deliver new services and alterations.
• Carry out onsite work as needed.

Skills

Customer focus

Strong communication skills

IT skills

Education

Level 2 City & Guilds 2339 qualification

Tools

iPads

Job description

Overview

Meetings with wayleaves/estates specialist to obtain 3rd party agreements for NGED assets. Financially review and close projects. Communicate with customers effectively to manage expectations and resolve queries. Schedule contracted works. Communicate with local authorities and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Be hands-on and customer focused, managing multiple projects at the same time, including the design, costing and quoting of existing and new electricity network assets.
• Plan, prepare and deliver new services/alterations/small capital projects.
• Carry out onsite work as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• You understand customers and their needs; strong communication skills are key to solving problems and explaining issues clearly.
• You will be in control of your diary, so you should be resilient, organised and able to prioritise your workload.
• Team players thrive in this role, and experience using iPads and excellent IT skills are a must.
• A full UK driving licence is essential as there is significant travel involved; standby duties may be 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.
• If not already attained you will be required to undertake a Level 2 City & Guilds 2339 qualification and complete TAR, which includes daily diary completion and a number of tasks and reports as required.

Salary & Benefits

• Please note you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.
• 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (employer contributions matched up to 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 Us

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is 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 that celebrates the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues who help 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 with a focus on tackling climate change, exploring renewable and low-carbon energy sources, and improving efficiency to meet demand. We live by our values of doing the right thing, finding a better way and using our drive to make things happen every day.

Main Responsibilities: You will be hands-on and customer focused, managing multiple projects at the same time, including the design, costing and quoting of existing and new electricity network assets. You will also plan, prepare and deliver new services/alterations/small capital projects and carry out onsite work as required.

Note

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We anonymise all applications in our recruitment system to minimise bias. Some roles require additional screening and vetting (including DBS checks) as determined by the role.