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.
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Job Introduction
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.
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.
Main Responsibilities
- System planning to include widescale analysis of the low voltage network for incremental load growth across existing consumers, new strategic developments and adjacent high voltage reconfiguration
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Planning of low voltage network reinforcement schemes, and the occasional high voltage scheme, taking into consideration asset replacement and accepted new connection schemes
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Electrical analysis of the system, including voltage, load flow and fault level analysis
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Meeting tight deadlines for identification of network constraints and associated investment strategy
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Provision of technical support and coordination with the Secondary Network Design Team and Field Operations Planners across the business
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Taking into consideration the impact of projects on customers, the public and the environment
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Assisting in the development of tooling and methodology used within the Secondary System Planning Team and Secondary Network Design Team
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Supporting 11kV Strategic Planners with annual collation of anticipated future load connection data and customer behaviour data to support preparation of Network Development Plans, Long Term Development Statements & Load Forecasts
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Liaison with the Flexibility Team to evaluate the use of flexibility services to defer traditional reinforcement or reduce network risk
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Liaison with and setting direction for contractors who provide network modelling support for the team
The Ideal Candidate
Ideally the successful candidate will have experience of:
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The planning of load related investment projects in accordance with Engineering Directives
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Experience in using Connect/LV, VisNet Design, WinDEBUT, or equivalent network analysis software and the use of Bentley EMU, GE Smallworld, or equivalent GIS is essential
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A working understanding and experience of LV system design is highly desirable and experience of HV system design would be advantageous
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.
You will be logical and numerate as well as having excellent organisational skills, IT literacy (Use of Python and SQL would be desirable but not essential) 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 areas so a valid drivers licence would be ideal.
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.
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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:
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26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
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Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
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Annual Share Save plan
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Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
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Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
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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. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email [email protected]
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.
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, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic
