Electricity Transmission System Planning Expert - London, United Kingdom - OFGEM

OFGEM

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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- £58,520 - £86,547

London £62,700£86,547 National £58,520£80,425. Please ensure that you read the Pay and Reward information for civil service and internal colleagues before applying.
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:

Grade 6

Level 3
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
OFGEM
Analysis and Assurance
Type of role:
Engineering
Science
Senior leadership
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime
Number of jobs available:
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Cardiff, Glasgow, LondonAbout the job

Job summary:

Ofgem, an independent regulatory body and non-ministerial department, protects electricity and gas consumers by ensuring affordability, supply reliability, and sustainability.

It oversees market evolution, competition, and government programme delivery, maintaining autonomy within UK and EU legal frameworks, despite close collaboration with the government and industry stakeholders.

We are seeking an outstanding Electricity Transmission System Planning Expert (known internally as Senior Specialist Engineer) to serve join Ofgem's in-house Engineering team, offering specialised engineering advice throughout the organisation at all levels.

This includes providing guidance to Executive Committees, the Board, internal Directorates, and other essential stakeholders.

Responsibilities include providing specialist technical advice and support in areas such as electrical transmission system planning and strategic investment, leading detailed technical analysis and reviews of licensee performance, as well as overseeing Technical Quality Assurance for proposals submitted to Executive Committees and GEMA.

Job description:

Ofgem works on behalf of energy consumers to ensure that every household and business in the UK can rely on a safe, affordable, and environmentally sustainable energy supply.

We are playing a vital part in accelerating the transition to Net Zero and a carbon neutral energy system - a goal that everyone wants to achieve.

Whatever your role, you will be playing your part in creating new energy solutions that are great for customers, and great for the environment.

Ofgem has a culture of inclusion that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our colleagues. It fuels our innovation and helps ensure we can best represent the consumers and the communities we serve. Everyone is welcome - as an inclusive workplace, our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.

Purpose

Operate as Ofgem's internal Engineering expert, providing advice on specialist engineering related matters across Ofgem at all levels, including Executive Committees, the Board, internal Directorates and other key stakeholders.
Be the focal point and expert in a multidisciplinary team in a specific work area in the context of operating in a Professions and Flexible Resourcing model.
Plan, oversee and deliver a set of work deliverables on time and to a high standard through effective project management and support of multidisciplinary team members.
Provide inclusive corporate leadership, using your expertise to provide comprehensive knowledge sharing, support and development that demonstrate commitment to Ofgem values.

Key Responsibilities:
(Generic)

To support the team deliverables, that utilise your expertise to ensure successful outcomes across team members and collaborating teams.

Provide clear and transparent work objectives, milestones and success metrics in your area of expertise to oversee and coordinate successful team outcomes.
Collaborate closely with other teams to manage interdependencies, risks and resourcing to support portfolio delivery.
Where required, be jointly responsible with the PDL on welfare and pastoral care of all colleagues.
Demonstrate effective diversity and inclusive team management within their team and the wider organisation.

Key Outputs and Deliverables (Specific to the role)

Use your expertise in supporting strategy and policy teams across Ofgem working on projects with a technical dimension, including:
Providing expert/specialist technical advice and support in electrical transmission system planning/strategic investment
Leading on detailed technical analysis and audits of licensee performance
Leading on Technical Quality Assurance of proposals put to Executive Committees & GEMA
External Stakeholder management with relevant engineers and experts in:
Network Operators, System Operators, Suppliers and Generators
Innovation / Technology Companies & Engineering Supply Chain
Engineering

Trade Bodies & Government including the Department of Energy Strategy and Net Zero and the Health and Safety Executive.