Planners design our network and work with our Engineers to construct, reinforce, alter and replace our equipment. As you can imagine, the pace is fast, and if you join us, our customers will trust you to provide excellent service and minimise any impact. Right now we are looking for an 11 kV Planner to join us at Tipton.
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.
Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.
*Depending on experience, you 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.
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.
Main Responsibilities
You’ll be hands-on, responsible for project design, costing and quoting and the Design of 11kV network reinforcement/replacement and automation schemes including load flow and fault level analysis.
Connection design to include feasibility studies, budget quotes or firm quotations for new loads including embedded generation and for new connections with significant disturbing loads or non-linear characteristics.
Progressing of necessary consents for accepted quotations, preparation of technical reports, capital sanctions, connection offers, plant & meter orders and connection & responsibility agreements and the updating of CROWN routing and tracking.
Technical support and coordination with Network Services planners in the <> area.
Co-ordination with Primary Design on 33kV schemes.
Annual collation of anticipated future load connection data to support preparation of Long Term Development Statements & Load Forecasts by Primary System Design.
On-site Power Quality measurements to establish background harmonic or flicker values.
The Ideal CandidateYou’ll have an analytical mind, with a methodical approach to problem solving and have the ability to present information in a clear and reasoned way.
Experience of network modelling and analysis is essential and the use of software packages such as EMU, Smallworld Electric Office GIS, Connect/LV, Connect, WinDEBUT, PSS SINCAL (or equivalent analysis and design tools) is highly desirable.
The successful candidate will be required to hold a Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or equivalent subject. If not already attained, you will be required to undertake an HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
You will be self-motivated, logical and numerate as well as having excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
A flexible attitude is essential as you may be asked to undertake other duties to assist the team in meeting its objectives. The opportunity may arise to undertake standby duties and operational authorisations and experience would be of benefit.
Applicants may not necessarily possess all the skills required to carry out the role at present but should have the confidence and ability to reach the necessary standards with training. Where appropriate, the appointment will initially be on a designate basis pending completion of the required training.
You will need to be mobile throughout the area, so a full UK driving licence is required for this role.
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.
