An opportunity is available for a Project Delivery & Site Planning Manager within the Secondary Network Design Team, ideally based at our office in Bristol, however the following locations will be considered: Tipton, Cardiff or Castle Donington.
This role will provide support to all licence areas. The successful candidate will need to be mobile and have a presence at other office locations on a regular basis.
Reporting to the Secondary Network Design Manager within the Distribution Network Operator, you will be responsible for a small team of people covering all aspects of Consents, Wayleaves and Delivery Planning, working closely with a team to provide a specialist consenting and surveying service to the team for ahead of need reinforcement.
If you are offered a position, you will be required to successfully complete a basic DBS check that shows any unspent convictions or conditional cautions.
* Please note the successful candidate may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.
About UsWe’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, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. 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 which are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand. If this appeals to you too, you could soon work in a supportive, rewarding and friendly environment that empowers everyone to succeed.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Our desire is to bring in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build further on our inclusive culture. We value and celebrate individual difference and we believe that an inclusive culture will help the business grow as a positive, strong and innovative company.
About Secondary Network Design
The Secondary Network Design Team are responsible for the design, consenting and delivery planning of the RIIO ED2 load related secondary reinforcement schemes that have been identified by DSO across all four license areas.
The team will work closely with the Secondary System Planning Team, who are responsible for the analysis of NGED’s HV and LV Distribution System and will identify and prioritise the areas of secondary investment. The team will also work closely with Network Services Teams who will be responsible for the construction of the projects, to help maximise efficiency and accomplish common objectives.
Main Responsibilities
To organise, delegate and manage work within the team.
Introduce new wayleaves, easements, consents and agreements techniques and methods.
Train appropriate staff on the aspects of surveying, wayleaves, easements, consents and agreements.
Keep abreast of consent/planning/survey related developments.
Investigate and report on consent/planning/survey related matters.
Monitor the standard of consent/planning/survey activities within own and other teams.
Liaise with the Secondary System Planning Team to determine reinforcement requirements.
Provide Technical Support to Network Designers.
Manage and negotiate complex consents, wayleaves, access routes, easements and agreements in respect of the location of and works to distribution assets (cables/lines/substations).
Provide a delivery planning & consenting wayleave service to Network Design and Network Services for construction schemes.
Approving, processing and completion of easement and property matters with legal advisors.
Assist with or co-ordinate or resolve consent and wayleaves legal matters (including inquiries/hearings if required)
Undertake statutory and courtesy consultation on development proposals.
Undertake and co-ordinate all project planning applications and be the first point of contact with local authorities, DesNz, MIPU and other consultees/objectors.
Monitor the effect of development proposals on the environment.
Identify opportunities for improvement in performance and implement or recommend change.
Provide assistance to team members when requested.
Identify own development needs and request development opportunities.
Represent the Company on specialist groups, as required.
Be involved with the selection of new team members.
Identify the development needs of the team and team members.
Monitor sickness absence, and conduct return to work interviews when necessary to improve performance.
Instigate and carry out Disciplinary, Standards of Performance and Sickness Absence procedures.
Exercise Leadership.
Resolve customer complaints, wherever possible directly.
Refer difficult complaints.
Other tasks appropriate to the grade.
The Ideal CandidateWe’re looking for an analytical thinker, with a methodical approach to problem solving who has the ability to present information in a clear and reasoned way.
Ideally you will have experience dealing with related delivery planning matters, including consent and wayleave work/challenges, together with a broad understanding of the legislation and regulations affecting these areas.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate proficient negotiation and influencing skills and an ability to communicate effectively with customers, landowners and Local Authorities, as well as statutory consultees, objectors and other authorities.
Current knowledge and understanding of Company systems, processes & procedures, or the ability to build this knowledge quickly is key.
You will need to be mobile throughout the area, therefore a full UK driving licence is required.
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.
About The CompanyJoining 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.
