Utilities And Power Learning & Development SME

Pontoon; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Utilities and Power L&D SME to support training initiatives for a skilled workforce in a net-zero future. The role offers a daily rate of up to £600, with a hybrid work model requiring onsite presence two days a week. Candidates should have a strong background in engineering or learning development within the utilities/energy industry, along with excellent communication and analytical skills. Join a team dedicated to impactful projects in the energy sector.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Background in engineering technical or L&D within the utilities/energy industry.
• Demonstrated experience in learning and development within the energy sector.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Craft a strategic vision for the organisation's technological capabilities.
• Create and manage the annual operational learning plan.
• Oversee the training matrix for interconnector operations.
• Lead development of a strategic competency roadmap.
• Implement tools for competency gap analysis.
• Update leadership on progress and outcomes.
• Guide teams during technology adoption.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Mindset

Technical Know‑How

Education

Degree‑level qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Utilities and Power L&D SME

Location: Warwick (Hybrid: 2 Days Onsite Including Thursday)

Rate: Up to £600 per day (Umbrella), PAYE Option Available

Contract Duration: 6 Months

About the Role

As a Utilities and Power L&D SME, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our client's mission to ensure a skilled workforce ready to tackle the challenges of a net‑zero energy future. You'll work closely with teams across four European countries, focusing on training and capabilities that drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Vision: Craft a forward‑looking vision for the organisation's technological capabilities, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Learning Plan Development: Create and manage the annual operational learning plan, ensuring all training requirements are met for safety and compliance.
• Training Matrix Management: Oversee the training matrix that encompasses technical engineering, safety and compliance courses for interconnector operations.
• Competency Roadmap: Lead the development and execution of a strategic competency roadmap, enhancing team capabilities.
• Gap Analysis: Implement tools for competency gap analysis and facilitate the Operations Capability Forum for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Metrics and Reporting: Regularly update leadership and stakeholders on progress and outcomes.
• Change Management: Guide teams through transitions during technology adoption, providing necessary training and support.

What You Bring

• Background: Engineering technical or L&D background within the utilities/energy industry.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in learning and development within the energy sector.
• Communication Skills: Strong ability to build productive relationships with stakeholders and effectively communicate complex concepts.
• Analytical Mindset: Exceptional problem‑solving skills with the ability to navigate dynamic, fast‑paced environments.
• Technical Know‑How: Basic understanding of converter station assets and the Interconnector Safety Management System; familiarity with Power BI is a plus.
• Knowledge of the Interconnector Safety Management System and basic technical knowledge of converter station assets, plant/equipment, production and emergency response.

Qualifications

• Degree‑level qualification or equivalent experience in project/program planning.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.
• Desirable: Understanding of high‑voltage environments and project management training.

Why Join Us

Be part of a team that is central to the UK's transition to a greener energy future. Collaborate with diverse teams and contribute to meaningful initiatives that impact the energy sector. Enjoy a flexible working environment with the opportunity to work onsite two days a week, including Thursdays as a team anchor day.