Engineering Specialist (Overhead) - Projects

About Us

We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.

Job Introduction

An opportunity is available for an Engineering Specialist (Overhead) in the Projects team, based at Worcester, Gloucester Hereford or Ludlow. Reporting to the Team Manager, as an Engineering Specialist you will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of a combination of Underground, Overhead, Plant and Protection systems depending on experience and aptitude on the distribution network and at non-operational sites up to and including 132kV.

*Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

Main Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of Underground, Overhead, Plant and Protection systems on the 33kV, 66kV and 132kV network.
• Mange a range of projects using the APMP model and report on KPIs during their lifecycle.
• Advise own and other team members on innovations in electricity network management and automation.
• Identify training needs of own and other team members and provide training as necessary.
• Liaise with other specialists within the Company.
• Carry out network operations including the issue of all safety documents up to 132kV.
• Issue planned network outages and third-party shutdown notices, make appointments with customers.
• Exercise leadership. Request assistance when outside capability or authority.
• Alter own short term programme to meet changes in circumstances, within constraints.
• Assisting with the assessment and authorisation of operational staff
• You may be required to undertake Standby duties on a rota as part of this appointment.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is required to have a Level 3 City & Guilds 2339 and if not already attained will be required to undertake HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

You’ll be a Senior Authorised Person with experience working in a Distribution Network Operator (DNO), Independent DNO (iDNO) or Independent Connection Provider (ICP).

You’ll also have demonstrable experience in working in a high hazard industry where health and safety is paramount and conversant with construction management regulations (CDM 2015).  Also essential is experience of formally managing and reporting on projects and project related finances. 

As an overhead specialist you will be able to meet the main responsibilities of the role as set out in this advertisement, and will have specific and demonstrable experience in the engineering principles of overhead routing, jointing / terminating, testing, commissioning and fault investigation, including a broad understanding of the associated protection and telecoms requirements for the same. 

Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.

National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check. #LI-SC1

About The Company

Joining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:

• 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
• Annual Share Save plan
• Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
• Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
• Free on-site parking at all our main sites

Things you need to know

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all applications in our recruitment system so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information at interview stage. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk

Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.