| Location | Location to be agreed with successful candidate |
|---|---|
| Salary | £53,379* |
| Contract | Permanent - Full Time |
An opportunity has arisen for a Strategic Planner within the Secondary System Planning Team based in one of National Grid Electricity Distribution’s offices.
Reporting to the Secondary System Planning Manager, within the Distribution System Operator, you will be working within a small team of 11kV and LV Planners to identify the areas of secondary investment across the entire region.
The Secondary System Planning Team are responsible for the comprehensive analysis of NGED’s high voltage (6.6kV and 11kV) and low voltage (230/400V) Distribution Systems, identifying and assisting in the prioritisation of areas of secondary investment, and determining the optimal solution to network constraints for various forecast scenarios, taking into consideration work planned by parallel teams, such as Field Operations.
The team work closely with the Secondary Network Design Team, who are responsible for the subsequent stage of project delivery, and localised Field Operations teams, to help maximise efficiency and accomplish common objectives.
The successful candidate will be required to hold a Level 2 City & Guilds 2339 (or equivalent qualification deemed to be at the same level) and if not already attained will be required to undertake Level 3.
Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.
As part of our hybrid working approach this role offers a mix of office and home working. Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need.
*Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.
Ideally the successful candidate will have experience of:
You will be logical and numerate as well as having excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
We will consider applicants who do not currently hold all the necessary skills to carry out the role, but have the confidence and ability to reach the required standard with training.
A flexible attitude is essential as you may be asked to undertake other duties to assist the team in meeting its objectives. In addition, you will need to be mobile throughout the area
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.
Interviews will take place for those shortlisted on the 11 June 25.
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