Electricity Distribution - Grantham, United Kingdom - Western Power Distribution

Western Power Distribution
Western Power Distribution
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Grantham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Electricity Distribution Network Planner's design our network and work with our Engineers to construct, reinforce, alter and replace our electrical 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 a Planner Grade 6 to join us at Grantham, South Lincolnshire.


To be considered, you'll hold a Level 2 City & Guilds 2339, or equivalent qualification of the same level and if not already attained you'll need to undertake Level 3 City & Guilds 2339.


Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.


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 you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.


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 jobs 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 after shortlisting has taken place and before interview so they can prepare.

Main Responsibilities

You'll be hands-on, responsible for project design, costing and quoting and the replacement/diversion /reinforcement of existing electricity network assets.

Working primarily on the high-voltage network, you'll take care of the costs and plan for substation and cable replacements.


You'll also:

  • Prepare capital projects and offsite coordination
  • Design schemes that align with our Engineering Directives
  • Prepare plans, schematics, wayleaves, notices, materials schedules, terms, quotations and agreements
  • Liaise with Grade 7 Planner to meet all overall network requirements
  • Determine the what, how and cost for individual projects, and approve them
  • Resolve customer complaints
  • Set up scheme files and close down on completion
  • Monitor costs on individual capital sanctions, identify and comment on variances, and take corrective action
  • Visit sites and work from developer plans


You may already have experience as a Grade 5 Planner, so you'll understand our procedures and standards and already understand our customers and their needs.

If you haven't worked with us before, then you'll have an electrical background with a qualification to match - perhaps you've worked in internal electrical planning.

Either way, strong communication skills are key, so you can coordinate jobs and clearly explain issues.

As you'll be in control of your diary, we'll need you to be resilient, organised and able to prioritise your workload.

Team players thrive in this role, and you'll be used to taking a proactive and more consultative approach. Experience using iPads, computers and our additional software is a must. You will need to be mobile throughout the area as you may be required to undertake standby duties.

About The Company

If this is your opportunity to join us, you'll find we offer a supportive, rewarding and friendly working environment where you'll be empowered to build a career.

Along the way, you'll be invested in, be enabled by the latest technology and find that we're always interested in evolving our systems and processes so that we get even better, every day.


You will receive a generous annual leave entitlement on joining, starting at 26 days rising to 28 days following 10 years' service, plus 8 bank holidays.

Protective clothing and Safety Equipment will be provided where required and we offer free parking at all main sites. In addition, you will be able to access support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services.

About Us

We'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
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