About the role

Great Britain's electricity system is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.

National Grid ESO is the electricity system operator sitting at the heart of the energy transition to Net Zero. Our Engineering and Customer Solutions function is the engine room for this transition providing system insights, connection contracts all whilst ensuring network compliance. We require expertise across many fields ranging from technical power system expertise through to commercial acumen.

As a National Grid ESO employee, you’ll treat our customers as a priority, taking time to listen and work with them to help give them the best experience we possibly can. You’ll need to be proactive and flexible in your approach and continually look for ways to exceed their expectations – sometimes in unexpected and helpful ways. You’ll provide accessible information when our customers need it and make things simple by using your expertise to guide them. Above all, you’ll follow through on your promises to deliver value, drive efficiency and give them a great customer experience.

We offer inclusion and diversity training for everyone here at National Grid ESO, with a view to building an inclusive working environment and developing all our employees. Training opportunities range from unconscious bias and reverse mentoring to targeted training initiatives which are tailored to support our diverse and innovative work force.

This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements

About us

At National Grid ESO, our mission is to meet the challenges of the future and deliver cleaner, affordable electricity. We constantly strive to do this better by using technology and innovation to transform the way we work.

Becoming the National Energy System Operator
In 2024, the ESO will transition to becoming the National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator will be the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.

The ESO, including all of its existing roles, will be at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.

The organisation will be set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As the ESO are today, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all.

The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

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About you

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has:
• Strong technical understanding of both transmission and distribution networks and interfaces.
• Ability to build high quality, motivated teams and efficient internal and external working interfaces through effective relationship building.
• Strong ability to deliver change and mitigate complex risks for the overall benefit of National Grid ESO.
• Ability to develop solutions in a complex & uncertain environment.
• Knowledge of key industry frameworks and technical challenges.
• Strong understanding of commercial contract and negotiation skills.
• Focus on continuous improvement and performance excellence.
• Ability to develop self and their direct reports to achieve their full potential.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £65000 – £85000 – dependent on capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance, 28 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%.

You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values, and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.

Key Accountabilities

General accountabilities
• Actively contribute to the Engineer and Customer Solutions leadership team to ensure our successful delivery of RIIO2 Business Plan.
• Build a strong and close relationship with all relevant stakeholders and customers (internal and external).

Role specific accountabilities
• Lead and own the development of the future strategy for the Regional Development Programmes and whole system technical solutions, including gaining internal support for the delivery of new processes, systems and operational tools.
• Working with internal and external partners, scope and develop the needs case for new RDPs, in order to tackle emerging operability challenges across the whole electricity system.
• Support the wider operability and connections teams in the design appraisal of new and innovative whole system solutions to deliver for customers and consumers.
• Working with internal and external teams, design and develop new system services to ensure the continued operability of the transmission system.
• Lead on the creation of technical and commercial requirements to hand over to RDP Delivery teams to enable any new end-to-end solutions to be delivered on time and to budget.
• Support and provide expert guidance into ongoing NESO and industry initiatives.

What you'll need

• System Planning and Operation experience.
• Project Management experience.
• Transmission and Distribution Interface.
• Whole System Planning.

More information

This role closes on 15th September 2024 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. Interviews will be held in the w.c.23rd Sept 2024.
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.

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