Engineering Training and Development Manager
Location: Yorkshire or Northeast
Industry: Electricity Distribution
Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?
Northern Powergrid, is responsible for powering the everyday lives of 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the Northeast, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, and is at the forefront of delivering a power network that meets the region’s needs, now and in the future. Our vision is to be the best energy company, whilst delivering a sustainable energy solution.
Our vision is to be the best energy company in serving our 3.9 million homes, whilst delivering a sustainable energy solution.
Are you passionate about developing engineering talent and shaping the future of a skilled workforce? At Northern Powergrid, we’re looking for a Training & Development Manager to drive initiatives that enhance the non-operational engineering skills and capabilities across our organisation.
In this role, you’ll design and deliver initiatives for improving engineering skills and setting standards for what engineering excellence looks like across the Engineering directorate and wider organisation. As part of the Engineering senior team you will work with colleagues to identify capability needs, supporting talent development and engagement. You will work with internal partners to develop our workforce renewal programme and with university partnerships on placement programs.
This is a great opportunity for both experienced managers and those taking their first step into leadership. If you're passionate about developing engineering talent, apply today!
Along with a competitive salary between £65,000 - £80,000 we also offer great benefits such as;
* Annual 20% bonus
* Enrolment into our pension scheme
* 25 days holiday increasing to 28 with 5 years' service plus bank holidays
* Agile working
* Personal transport provision
Key Responsibilities
* Identify training and development needs for improving engineering capability
* Lead the development of, and support the delivery of, our non-operational technical training schemes and engineering courses
* Deliver technical engineering training courses and coaching
* Implement a framework for the ongoing assessment of competency across the engineering functions
* Support and ensure consistency of recruitment within the Engineering directorate
* Develop effective engineering induction for new colleagues
* Develop and promote a network of mentors for technical coaching across the non-operational engineering functions
* Operate an undergraduate engineering summer placement programme
* Facilitate people development and engagement across the directorate
* Lead on our engagement with the IET Power Academy and local universities, attracting students for sponsorship and employment
Key Competencies
* Engineering Knowledge: Strong understanding of engineering principles, industry standards, and technical training methodologies relevant to power systems and distribution networks.
* Business Knowledge: Ability to quickly learn and navigate organisational structures, identify key stakeholders, and effectively coordinate training and development initiatives
* Team working: Able to facilitate and constructively challenge ideas and decisions within a team environment
* Integrity: Able to work with people at all levels within the business and externally
* Self motivated: Able to prioritise, make effective decisions and achieve objectives
* Inspiring: Motivates other people to develop themselves and to join/progress within Northern Powergrid
Qualifications and Attributes
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Level 6 qualification in an Engineering discipline
* Solid understanding of power systems design and operation
* Coaching/Professional membership and/or Chartered /working towards Chartered status
* Mentoring experience (formally/informally)
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
* Level 7 in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or, Masters of Engineering
* Level 5 qualification in Business/Management
* Experience of asset management and power systems design within DNO environment
* Understanding of industry regulatory environment
Post date: 20 February 2025
Close date: 14 March 2025
Hold date for interviews: 17 & 24 March 2025
Visit northernpowergrid.com/careers to find out more about this and other career opportunities.
Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.