Lead Power Systems Engineer

Northern Powegrid; Castleford; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional electricity distributor is seeking a Lead System Forecasting Engineer to develop decarbonisation and load forecasts. This role involves leading forecasting efforts, ensuring data accuracy, and collaborating with teams to improve network operations. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical skills relevant to energy transition and excellent communication abilities to engage stakeholders effectively. A competitive salary package is offered, along with relocation assistance.

Benefits

Enrolment into double-matched pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Career growth opportunities

Agile working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience with energy transition and decarbonisation policies is essential.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and modelling skills required.
• Collaboration and communication skills necessary to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual forecasting and prepare Distribution Future Energy Scenarios.
• Provide inputs for business plans and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure accurate reporting and represent the company in industry forums.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Forecasting Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Level 5/6 STEM qualification

Level 4 with 3+ years relevant experience

Tools

Data handling software

Forecasting models

IT tools

Job description

Overview

Lead System Forecasting Engineer

Location: Newcastle or Leeds Area

Directorate: Energy Systems

Job Ref No: R7382

Relocation will be paid for.

Help Shape the Future of Energy

Northern Powergrid is seeking an experienced Lead System Forecasting Engineer to join our Energy Systems team. You will lead the development of customer decarbonisation and load forecasts, guiding how we plan, invest in, and prepare the electricity network for the transition to net zero. You will provide strategic direction and drive the transformation of forecast data into a critical tool for shaping future network operations and planning.

You will work closely with regional teams to incorporate local intelligence and share forecasting insights with external stakeholders, ensuring our approach remains rooted in the needs of our region. A key objective will be to develop tailored information to support engineering colleagues to ensure the network is ready for the growing role of electricity in decarbonisation across the Northeast, Yorkshire, and North Lincolnshire.

If you are passionate about using data and advanced modelling to drive smarter, greener grid investment, this is your chance to make a real impact.

At Northern Powergrid, we keep power flowing to 3.9 million homes and businesses — working together, solving challenges, and delivering for our communities.

What’s the package?

Salary: £73,451 – £85,620 plus benefits. Relocation is paid.

• Enrolment into our double-matched pension scheme
• 25 days holiday (rising with service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent opportunities for career growth
• Agile working arrangements

What will you do?

• Lead annual forecasting, working with team members and consultants to prepare Distribution Future Energy Scenarios (DFES) and load analysis, identifying future network constraints.
• Provide essential inputs for business plans, price control updates, and regulatory submissions, using data-driven techniques and the National Energy System Operator's Regional Strategic Energy Plans.
• Ensure accurate reporting of forecasts with strong attention to detail and effective data application.
• Act as a subject matter expert, offering technical direction to engineers delivering regulatory reports and supporting DSO commitments.
• Thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to new information and evolving requirements.

Key Competencies

• Lead and improve regional forecasts, using data and stakeholder input to anticipate future network needs.
• Analyse network capacity at all voltage levels and oversee System Forecasting engineers.
• Shape the long-term forecasting strategy, developing new models, tools, and automated analysis methods.
• Publish and share customer needs, load forecasts, and network insights to improve stakeholder access and experience.
• Represent Northern Powergrid in industry forums and lead stakeholder engagement events.
• Act as a role model and mentor, supporting team development while bringing strong planning, organisation, and technical curiosity.

Qualifications and experience

• Level 5/6 STEM qualification (or Level 4 with 3+ years\' relevant experience).
• Industry experience with energy transition, decarbonisation policies, and distribution networks.
• Knowledge of statutory, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and modelling skills, including risk and sensitivity analysis.
• Proficiency in data handling, software models, and IT tools.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

What next?

Key dates:

• Post date: 15 September 2025
• Closing date for applications: 10 October 2025

Applicants are considered on the basis of suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

About the company

Northern Powergrid is responsible for the network that delivers electricity to 3.9 million homes and businesses across the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire. With approximately 2,500 employees, we work together to invest in improving the region\'s power network, deliver new connections and support the communities we serve.