Network Management Engineer

National Grid; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electricity distribution company seeks a Network Management Engineer in Cardiff. This role involves planning outages while ensuring system security and compliance with regulations. Candidates must hold a Level 4 / HNC in Engineering and possess relevant experience. The position offers the possibility of hybrid working upon proven competence in the role, alongside competitive benefits including paid leave and a contributory pension.

Benefits

26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Annual Share Save plan

Private healthcare scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 / HNC in Engineering with electrical modules is required.
• Experience in planning or operational roles in electrical systems.
• Must meet national security vetting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan outages taking into account system security and operational requirements.
• Coordinate outage management strategies with various stakeholders.
• Maintain and update Site Responsibility Schedules for network changes.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical systems or networks

Planning experience

Operational experience

Education

Level 4 / HNC in Engineering

Job description

An 18 month temporary opportunity is available for a Network Management Engineer based at the South West & Wales Control Centre, Lamby Way, Cardiff. Reporting to the Control Centre Operations Manager, this full-time role may offer the opportunity of hybrid working when the successful person is competent in the role.You’ll be responsible for the successful planning of outages in an NGED area with due regard to system security and whole-business operational requirements, also supporting the Control Centre by determining the specific running arrangements for system faults and emergencies. As part of the role, you’ll also consider generator curtailment and network constraints in respect of outages, and work to produce the year-ahead plan, whilst considering 5- and 10-year planning. Successful candidates must have a minimum of a Level 4 / HNC in Engineering that includes some electrical modulesEvidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.*Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

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.

Main Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the specific role will include:

• Assessing System security and actions necessary to maintain optimum security on the whole electrical distribution network.
• Ensuring NGED compliance with Grid and Distribution Code in respect of outages and outage management.
• Carry out bespoke power flow studies in the Company recognised study tools in order to assess the impact of outages on the network, identify constraints, curtailment and determine mitigation.
• Actively look to reduce the impact outages place on HV/EHV connected embedded generators and customers for both demand and load to the period of least regret in order to reduce curtailment.
• Assist in the re‑assessment of the outage programme with respect to system faults, short‑term working requirements and any necessary contingency plans.
• Coordination and developing short‑ and long‑term outage management strategies with National Grid Transmission and NESO, Generating Stations, neighbouring DNO’s.
• Co‑ordination of outages with boundary customers and DNOs including the bilateral exchange of information with NGET and NESO and considering impacts on neighbouring DNO Networks.
• Working with NGED Major Projects and NESO to produce the year(s) ahead plan for all outages in line with policy, Grid and Distribution code.
• Maintain and update Site Responsibility Schedules (SRS’s) when changes are made on the network for NGET, Generating Stations, DNO or Customer sites.
• Review and communicate feedback or queries on Technical Approval requests from Primary Network Design and area teams.
• Ensuring that SQC scheme requirements and proposed running arrangements are identified and passed to Sequence Engineers to assist the facilitation of outages.
• Ensuring all external stakeholders are effectively managed and communicated with, including all connected customers and generators / generating stations.
• Effective communication and coordination with the DSO in all activities.
• Ensuring all outages have effective and up‑to‑date Emergency Return‑to‑Service plans.
• Other duties as requested to ensure, and contribute to, the successful overall operation of the Control Centres.

The Ideal Candidate

Knowledge or experience of electrical systems or networks is desirable for this role, this could be from planning or operational experiences. As the post you are applying for attracts a National Security Vetting clearance there are further eligibility requirements, information can be found on the gov.uk website. To meet national security vetting requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 5 years for Security Clearance (SC) prior to the date of application. There are exceptions to this however and examples of these include: you have been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government you were studying abroad you were living overseas with parents. If you have any further queries relating to National Security Vetting, please email [e-mail]#LI-CL2 #LI-HYBRID

About The Company

Joining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. 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.

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all applications in our recruitment system so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information at interview stage.

Things you need to know

If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email [e-mail]. Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.

Contact Details

National Grid
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Contact: Caroline Lewin (WP)
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