Do you have what it takes to play a key role in shaping the electricity distribution network of the future and be at the heart of achieving net zero?
We are a diverse team, creating a smarter, more flexible electricity distribution network that will enable our region to decarbonise and meet the needs of our customers now, and in the future.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for existing Senior Authorised Person’s (SAP’s) to join our Major Projects team as a Project Delivery Engineer, based at various locations throughout Yorkshire.
This is an exciting opportunity at a time of significant and fascinating change within the energy sector, and our distribution network will be at the heart of achieving net zero. As a Project Delivery Engineer, you will be an integral part of achieving this.
If you live outside of the area and are interested in career opportunities with Northern Powergrid, please get in touch to discuss.
Delivery and management of varied technical construction projects safely and to time, cost and quality.
•Operate on the distribution network as an SAP at all voltages from 11kV to 132kV.
•Deliver capital reinforcement projects on the HV and EHV networks.
•Deliver new connection projects, including both demand and generation customers.
•Manage all aspects of outage planning for your allocated projects, including preparing and executing emergency plans.
•Participate in an operational standby rota once authorised
Along with a competitive salary of £52,279 - £71,492 we also offer great benefits such as:
•Opportunity for overtime and standby payments once appropriately authorised.
•Agile working arrangements.
•Enrolment into our double-matched pension scheme
•25 days holiday (rising with service)
•Car allowance / company car scheme
•Payment of professional fees
•Excellent opportunities for career growth
Operations on the network at all voltages up to and including 132kV
• Effective site management of resources, including contractors.
• Delivery of Projects to time, cost and quality.
• Lead project safety management and supervision
• Outage and Emergency Return to Service planning to minimise network outage risks during the project
Ability to undertake plant and equipment commissioning
• Extensive experience of delivering projects to time, cost and quality
• Ability to plan, control and co-ordinate short to medium term project resources
You will have experience of delivering projects as a Senior Authorised Person
•You will have detailed knowledge of safety procedures, specifically CDM regulations and UK based electrical safety rules.
• You will be part of a high-performing team delivering technical projects for our customers
•Excellent Project Management skills
•Deliver quality outputs to required deadlines
•HNC, HND, degree, or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with at least three years of relevant experience
•Hold existing HV or EHV Senior Authorised Person status operating on a UK based distribution or transmission network, or UK based privately operated electricity network.
•NEBOSH/IOSH or similar qualification
Consequently, as this role may involve visiting and entering our customers’ premises, please be aware that the successful candidate will be subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please confirm in your application if you are content for this check to be completed.
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.