About The Role

Brand New Roles x 2 – UK Wide/ Hybrid – Permanent

Great Britain's electricity infrastructure 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.

To enable this transformation, the Strategic Infrastructure (SI) business unit has been established to deliver National Grid’s new transmission projects in the UK and has been allocated five HVDC submarine cable interconnector’s projects which are all now under contract and ready to start construction. In the coming decade we will install over 3000km of HVDC submarine cable which will provide us with the largest offshore cable network in Europe, to do this we need to build a world-class organisation, and we are looking for talented and skilled people to deliver this big work.

In these brand new roles as Marine Installation Engineer, you’ll work for our central engineering function and shall be assigned into a multi-disciplinary project delivery team in one of National Grids portfolio of inter-connector projects within the UK. As Marine Installation Engineer you’ll be a technical expert that specialises in the design, installation and commissioning of submarine HVDC cable systems.

We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

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:

• Experience of submarine cable, offshore T&I or subsea projects
• Knowledge of cable route design, cable burial risk assessment and installation analysis.

You’ll have effective people management and communication skills and be capable of working effectively within a dispersed multi-disciplined team and within joint venture project environment.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You'll Do

Primarily you will:

• Responsible for the scoping and managing the delivery of the Front-End Engineering and Design studies that are required to inform the design envelope for the offshore cable route engineering and burial protection requirements,
• Responsible for the monitoring of the Contractor’s offshore works and for ensuring their compliance with the Employer’s Requirements, safety standards, construction programme and Contractor’s procedures. During construction the Marine Installation Engineer may be required to undertake their duties offshore onboard the Contractor’s vessel or to work remotely from the Contractor’s premises.

Additionally you will:

• Support with collating the technical inputs that are required for the project’s applications for Development Consent Orders and for ensuring that all marine related pre-commencement conditions are discharged.
• Provide support in tendering for the main works contracts and shall be responsible for the drafting elements of the Employer’s Technical Requirements, and for supporting with the technical evaluation of the bids.
• Be responsible for the employer’s review and acceptance of the contractor’s offshore engineering deliverables, and for ensuring timely delivery of all information required to achieve the discharge of license conditions and the MWS certificates of approval.
• Responsible for the monitoring of the contractor’s weather performance and cable burial performance and for supporting the Marine Technical Lead in evaluating vessel, soils and weather-related claims.
• Responsible for the employer’s review and acceptance of the contractor’s as-built deliverables, and for supporting the Marine Technical Lead with the collation of the marine as-built dossier.

What You'll Get

A competitive starting salary between £61,000 – £83,000 dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance 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 number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About Us

National Grid Strategic Infrastructure is a Business Unit created to propel our grid forward to deliver in 5 years, what has been achieved in the previous 30. By 2030 we aim to have 17 new major infrastructure projects live across England, Scotland and Wales.

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people.

Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via the Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.

Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

More Information

This role closes on March 8th 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 on or around March 19th

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.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, origin.

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