Head of Electrical Networks Resource & Planning

Jersey Electricity plc; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Discounted electricity rates

Gym memberships

EV subsidies

Job summary

Jersey Electricity plc is seeking an experienced Electrical Networks Resource Manager to lead the Distribution networks resource team based at La Collette. You will coordinate workforce planning, allocate personnel to projects, and provide engineering leadership while maintaining high HSE standards.

This role focuses on performance management, training and continuous improvement across departments to ensure efficient service delivery across substations, the cable network and service points.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in resource management, business administration, organisational development, supply chain, or similar (preferably within electricity utilities).
• Degree qualified (or equivalent professional experience).
• IOSH Managing Safely and HS&E training suitable for higher‑risk environments.
• Clean driving licence.
• PRINCE2 or equivalent project management training (desirable).
• Experience working with operational or field-based teams and understanding of workforce deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Electrical Networks Resource team responsible for the distribution network to ensure efficient, professional and customer‑focused planning and prioritisation across all projects.
• Allocate resources and assign appropriate personnel to project tasks, ensuring accurate planning and full utilisation of field staff.
• Lead team performance, weekly scheduling and capacity planning, ensuring efficiencies and training activities.
• Collaborate with Construction, Planning, Metering and partners to understand current and future needs, applying knowledge to drive efficiency.
• Build and maintain professional relationships that support development (CPD).
• Forecast resource requirements for upcoming projects and resolve conflicts across departments.
• Analyse metrics to identify unproductive time and drive improvements.
• Assist in developing Energy Division procedures related to distribution network and resource teams.
• Ensure compliance with HS&E, procedures, and best industry practices with auditable records.
• Promote and deliver excellent customer service across all activities.

Skills

Leadership

Network design

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

IT proficiency

Resource management

Team deployment experience

Communication skills

Education

Degree qualification

IOSH Managing Safely

PRINCE2 training

Tools

Digital planning tools

Job description

Jersey Electricity plc is seeking an experienced Electrical Networks Resource Manager to lead the Distribution networks resource team based at La Collette. You will coordinate workforce planning, allocate personnel to projects, and provide engineering leadership while maintaining high HSE standards.

This role focuses on performance management, training and continuous improvement across departments to ensure efficient service delivery across substations, the cable network and service points.