About the role

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is on a journey towards a sustainable and secure energy future. Together we build on this momentum, advancing the Electricity System Operator’s (ESO) plan for zero carbon operability of the electricity system by 2025.

Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of energy and network planning at NESO (National Energy System Operator)?

We're looking for an energetic Engineer to help us develop, optimise, and deliver the outage plan for our electricity network, ranging from six years ahead to day ahead. You'll ensure system security, manage transmission constraint costs, and much more!

We are looking for someone with a background in engineering or other numerical discipline and a real zest for learning new things. If you're naturally curious and excited about innovative solutions, you're perfect for our team.

At NESO, you'll find yourself at the heart of transformations, pushing boundaries with technology and innovation to revolutionise our processes.

Join our well-established Network Access Planning team and soak up knowledge and insight with an intensive training. It's your chance to learn from the best!

We have a number of roles available, and we're eager to match each new team member's skills with the perfect position.

This role is based in Wokingham, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home, with the specific split determined by business needs.

This isn't just a job—it's your gateway to a significant and meaningful impact on the future of our climate. Get Ready to Make a Difference!

What you'll do

• Conduct detailed technical analysis and derive system outage plans from a 6 year ahead to day ahead, ensuring smooth access to the electricity transmission system.
• Manage and quantify the necessities and risks for locational energy contracts and trades.
• Keep tabs on and adapt system access requirements as necessary.
• Produce comprehensive operational plans for the NESO Control Room to use in real-time, including a daily, detailed, secure and cost-effective system configuration for enactment.
• Forge effective customer relations and swiftly tackle interface liaison issues.
• Regularly liaise at internal and external meetings to sync operational interface issues and planning coordination.
• Innovate solutions to system access challenges and to minimise risks and costs.
• Guarantee that system security is maintained and business risks are minimised.

About you

Passion, drive, and a willingness to immerse yourself fully into learning and evolving within this role are essential. You should also possess:

• An ability to flourish within team environments, appreciating feedback and contributing positively.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Strong ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• A degree in Engineering, STEM, or relevant experience (like an HNC or Diploma in Power System Operation).

Don’t wait! Apply today and let's shape the future of energy together!

About what you'll get

A competitive salary between £45,000 - £65,000 – but this will dependent on your 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.

About us

National Energy System Operator (NESO) has a key role to play in tackling climate change by transitioning GB’s electricity system to net zero. We already operate the fastest decarbonising electricity system in the world, with an ambition for zero carbon power operation by 2030 when there is sufficient renewable generation. We are also providing advice to the Government on achieving a decarbonised power system by 2030.

So, join the energy transformation and help shape the future.

Your energy, our future, together.

About the National Energy System Operator (NESO)

In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator is 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, are now 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 is 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 was the ESO, 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.

More information

This role closes on 20th January 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.

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