RESP Projects Lead - NESO

National Grid plc; Warwick; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Energy Strategic Planner to lead the development of Regional Energy Strategic Plans across Great Britain. This role requires strong project management and communication skills, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the East Midlands and a passion for creating a sustainable energy future. You will be part of a dynamic team, contributing to innovative energy solutions while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Join this transformative journey and make a meaningful impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus based on company performance

26 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Career development resources

Diverse and inclusive community

Generous Total Rewards Plan

Qualifications

• Strong project management and coordination skills are essential.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects with stakeholders, ensuring timely updates and insights.
• Facilitate workshops and group sessions for RESP development.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Planning

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Understanding of energy systems

Analytical skills

Education

Experience in energy planning

Lived experience of the East Midlands

Tools

Customer relationship management system

Job description

National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

NESO is taking on the exciting new role of being the Regional Energy Strategic Planner. We will be responsible for developing whole-energy Regional Energy Strategic Plans (RESPs) for 11 regions across Great Britain.

Developing each regional RESP will require us to work with organisations at a local level (‘local actors’) including local government and gas and electricity networks, to improve understanding of the infrastructure needed in different parts of the country and attract investment for projects. Stakeholder engagement will be key to unlocking the benefits of integrated regional energy planning.

We are building an East Midlands based team to work alongside our other new RESP teams in forming the hub and spokes needed for energy planning to benefit from, and reflect, local inputs. Therefore, candidates applying for this role must be based in the East Midlands region.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead on a range of projects with internal and external stakeholders, take responsibility for structuring and project managing the work, providing regular progress updates with insights on the impact on RESP design.
• Work with technical experts in potentially unfamiliar subject areas and quickly develop sufficient understanding to pull out the key aspects for RESP.
• Represent the company when communicating with external stakeholders.
• Keep records of interactions through our customer relationship management system and share insights with your colleagues.
• Support and assist in facilitating workshops and other group working sessions to progress the development and implementation of RESP in your region.
• Work in a matrix style structure within the wider regional energy strategic planning team to ensure work you’re leading is coordinated with other regional RESP teams.

Some travel will be expected e.g., across the East Midlands to meet with key stakeholders and across GB to work with NESO and RESP colleagues.

About you

We’re forging the path, and we know we can’t do it alone. That’s why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has:

• Lived experience of the East Midlands – this is a must.
• Project management, coordination and planning skills to ensure that deadlines are met, governance is adhered to, stakeholders are effectively engaged, and high-quality process and outputs are achieved.
• Strong organisational and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Experience of communicating with, and influencing, internal and external stakeholders across a range of levels.
• An understanding and curiosity in planning for a ‘whole energy’ system – ideally, with experience in at least one of the energy vectors (gas and/or electricity networks, heat decarbonisation, hydrogen, transport decarbonisation, etc) or demonstrated willingness to learn.
• The ability to translate complex and technical information into easily understandable messaging for non-technical audiences.
• An inquisitive mind with the ability to join the dots and a willingness to learn about new areas of work.
• Training and development of the team will be a key priority as we set up RESP. Successful individuals may be asked to help train other team members and will also have the opportunity to be trained on less familiar areas.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £48,000 - £55,000pa – dependent on experience and capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey.
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table.
• Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.

More Information

This role closes on 30th March 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.