About the role
National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain's energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
The methane gas networks have well-established engineering and planning standards, and NESO's role in planning the methane gas network is firmly established and collaborates very strongly with National Gas Transmission (NGT). The standards and assumptions on which gas network planning is undertaken are similarly well-established and encoded in NGT's Transmission Planning Code (TPC). However, the equivalent standards have not been fully established for an emerging hydrogen network. DESNZ have communicated that NESO are expected to become the 'strategic planner' for hydrogen transportation and storage in 2026, which will require, at least, the development of equivalent planning standards. We are seeking a skilled and experienced gas transmission network planning engineer to lead a team of 3-4 gas engineers in the development of robust gas (methane) and hydrogen network planning policies and standards.
This important and visible role will primarily focus on establishing network planning standards for emerging hydrogen networks, ensuring alignment with relevant regulations, safety requirements, and best practices. We expect the focus to be on above 7 barg hydrogen networks, although knowledge of below 7 barg and downstream gas systems will be advantageous. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape hydrogen engineering policy for all assets required for hydrogen transmission network and storage. In addition, the role will also take responsibility for ensuring that the network planning standards that apply to gas (methane) networks are understood and applied in NESO, providing robust challenge and review to the standards developed by the wider industry, such as the Transmission Planning Code.
You and your team will collaborate with key external stakeholders, including gas network businesses, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM), other relevant industry associations, government departments, and consumers, to shape the future of gas infrastructure.
This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick or Glasgow and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.
Key Accountabilities
* Development and documentation of the hydrogen network planning standards that will be applicable to NESO's hydrogen network planning activities. Develop and maintain relevant engineering policies, technical standards and best practice. Ensure all policies and standards align with safety regulations and industry benchmarks.
* Recruitment, establishment and line management of a team of 3 to 4 engineers, including objectives setting and performance reviews.
* Development of ways of working, working procedures and project management for your team including risk management and KPI monitoring. Delegate tasks to ensure deliverables are met within agreed timescales.
* Work with relevant NESO teams (e.g. Markets, Resilience and Emergency Management) to ensure hydrogen network planning standards reflect security of supply requirements, ensuring that future hydrogen network(s) are sufficient to provide security of supply, planned to be safely operable, and efficient to provide value for consumers.
* Providing support and guidance on gas and hydrogen engineering topics to wider teams in GWEND, SEP, NESO and in the wider industry.
* Champion the development of transparent and clearly communicated standards.
* Establish and maintain good working relationships with relevant engineering teams within key stakeholders - in particular National Gas Transmission, licensed gas distribution networks, and relevant consumers.
* Lead on NESO's input to reviews of NGT's TPC and other relevant standards.
* Maintain NESO understanding on hydrogen and gas (methane) engineering standards.
* Support the Office of the Chief Engineer and promote engineering chartership.
About you
* We're forging the path, and we know we can't do it alone. That's why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we're looking for someone who:
* Is passionate about developing their colleagues, doing the right thing for consumers and society, and accelerating the progress of the energy transition.
* Is curious, asks questions, and drives for depth of understanding.
* Engineering knowledge of >7barg gas or hydrogen networks is essential.
* Drives for change whilst working tactfully and sensitively with multiple stakeholders.
* Has experience of developing gas engineering and/or gas network planning standards.
* Is a strong communicator with excellent writing skills.
About what you'll get
A competitive salary between £60,000 - £75,000 - dependent on experience and capability. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance, 28 days annual leave as standard, and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.
* Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey.
* A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table.
* Generous Total Rewards Plan - comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.
More Information
This role closes on 17th March 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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