Strategic Planning Engineer

Electricity North West; Abbot's Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utilities sector is seeking a Strategic Planning Engineer to join their team in the North West. This role offers the opportunity to influence EHV network design practices and contribute to the UK’s journey towards net zero carbon. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Twenty-five days annual leave

Employee rewards portal

Market-leading pension scheme

Agile working arrangements

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Understanding of the UK power system distribution network across all voltages.
• Thorough technical knowledge of electrical network components and operation.
• Knowledge of regulatory and industry standards within electricity distribution.

Responsibilities

• Ensure network planning commitments are met, including asset replacement plans.
• Develop technical proposals for strategic reinforcement of the electrical network.
• Lead the production of EHV technical assessments and reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Influence

Motivation

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IPSA

PSSE

Dig Silent

DINIS

Job description

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We’re champions of the North West and we’re proud that it’s our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.

A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West’s electricity network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

Do you have extensive EHV Network Planning experience? Are you motivated to help the North West achieve net zero?

Electricity North West is looking for a full-time Strategic Planning Engineer. The role comes with the chance to develop your technical and leadership skills in a thriving team of EHV planners. Your skills will be nurtured, and you hard work and enthusiasm will be rewarded with an industry leading salary and benefits package.

Our Role

As a Strategic Planning Engineer, you will ensure relevant network planning commitments are met, including assessment of new demand and generation connections, asset replacement plans, complying with all relevant policies and standards, and developing those solutions as appropriate, including all relevant technical and compliance assessments.

Opportunities within the team for the Strategic Planning Engineer role include:

• To challenge, develop and influence EHV network design practices
• Implement ENA ER G99 and G5 studies on accepted schemes
• Input into and influence the development of the NGET/NGESO transmission interface
• Ensuring compliance with our CuSC obligations and preparing submissions to NGESO
• Influence heatmaps production including ensuring the technical analysis is completed
• Oversee the calculation of network losses and ensuring compliance
• Provide a key service into ensuring the delivery of RIIO-ED2 projects, technical justifications using power system studies
• Lead the team in the production of EHV technical assessments and technical reports for demand and generation connections
• Develop and prepare technical proposals for the strategic reinforcement of the electrical network, optimising the release of new capacity to align with the forecast needs of ENWL’s stakeholders and customers
• Input into the Active Network Management development and rollout
• Influence local and national network planning policies and codes of practice
  
  

What We’re Looking For

To apply for this Strategic Planning Engineer role, you will need a degree-level qualification in Electrical Engineering. You will also require:

• An understanding of the UK power system distribution network across all voltages
• Thorough technical knowledge of electrical network components, network operation and network modelling preferably using IPSA, PSSE, Dig Silent, DINIS or similar.
• operational policy, network design standards, Codes of Practice and Engineering Specifications
• Good core skills including the ability to negotiate, influence and motivate.
• Knowledge and experience of the electricity distribution business, specifically an understanding of regulatory and industry standards within electricity distribution
  
  

What We’re Offering

In return for your dedication, collaboration and commitment, you'll receive a generous salary and benefits package and join a welcoming and inclusive culture. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our excellent reward and benefits offer, which includes:

• An annual bonus scheme
• Twenty-five days annual leave increasing with length of service
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme (up to 14% employer contribution with a 7% employee contribution)
• Agile Working arrangements
• Employee assistance programme and opportunity for professional development through our L&D function
  
  

We'd love you to apply for this full-time Strategic Planning Engineer position in Salford/Preston, and we're waiting to hear from you. Please contact Electricity North West today.

We’re champions of the North West, and we’re proud that our electricity network connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between. A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry, and as the region's network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the North West to decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy. Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at [e-mail] or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Utilities

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