Temporary Network Reinforcement and Active Network - Bristol, United Kingdom - National Grid Electricity Distribution

National Grid Electricity Distribution
National Grid Electricity Distribution
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Reporting to the Primary Network Design Manager, you will work closely with and support the four PND (Primary Network Design) Team Managers in developing, progressing and tracking the ED2 reinforcement programmes, as well as taking a lead on co-ordinating the preparations for the ED3 business plan.

This will include primary network reinforcement schemes on the 132kV, 66kV and 33kV distribution network across the four NGED licence areas.


In addition, you will be accountable for overseeing the successful development and roll out of ANM schemes across the network, with the proposed temporary ANM development team reporting to you.

For this project, the IT&D team will provide project management support and you will work with this person to ensure the ANM schemes are progressing to agreed timescales.


You will work with the PND teams, DSO (Distribution System Operator), Network Services and Consents & Wayleaves, to ensure that reinforcement schemes for ED2 are progressing to key milestones.

Your main role will be to support the PND team managers to achieve the reinforcement programme, including tracking progress and key milestones.

As we start to prepare for ED3, you will also be responsible for co-ordinating the development of schemes and Engineering Justification Papers and providing relevant support to development of the business plan.


You will be a key part of the PND management team, working closely with and supporting your colleagues, to ensure that PND can meet both its connections and reinforcement remits.


Network Design comprises teams covering connections onto and the reinforcement of the Primary Network (EHV & 132kV), reinforcement of the Secondary Network and Engineering Design, who prepare electrical, protection/control, mechanical and civil designs for schemes to construct, extend or modify electricity substations energised at up to 132kV.


  • Please note that depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant training is complete.


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.

Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.

Main Responsibilities

  • Roll out of Active Network Management, working with other NGED teams.
  • Managing internal and external resources needed for ANM development. This will also include additional resources for reinforcement programme and business plan development.
  • Supporting the PND teams on development of Reinforcement schemes for construction within the relevant regulatory period to meet targets.
  • For large strategic EHV or 132kV reinforcement schemes, assisting the relevant PND team when requested by taking a leading role on technical planning and development of the project.
  • Interface with several departments across the business, including DSO, Network Services, Engineering Design, Consents, Policy and Control.
  • Assisting the DSO team in the development and roll out of flexible services and innovative solutions.
  • Assist with planning for the various Regulatory Business Plan submissions.
  • Monitoring of reinforcement schemes to meet Regulatory plans and targets.
  • Assisting PND team managers with setting and control of reinforcement work plans including financial budgets.
  • Monitoring sickness absence.
  • Managing workload requirements and resource needs to meet these and supporting other PND teams.
  • Representing NGED with customers, on national working groups and with NGET/NGESO.
  • Regular coordination with the ESO and NGET on interface issues, as part of joint planning meetings.


You should be self-motivated and demonstrate a clear knowledge of the principles and issues associated with EHV and 132kV network design as well as being delivery focused, self-motivated and able to achieve results.


You will need excellent organisational skills, and be able to react decisively under pressure, whilst ensuring you maintain consistently high standards.

The ability to oversee or manage multiple diverse projects simultaneously is crucial.


We are looking for an experienced leader who seeks to get the best out those working with and for them, so it's important that you have excellent communication skills and previous experience or the ability to manage people.

Ideally you will hold a degree in a related discipline and either have achieved, or be working towards Chartership with the IET


This role requires you to be mobile throughout our 4 licence areas and therefore a full UK driving licence is essential.

About The Company
Joining the UK's leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition.

So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:

  • 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
  • Competitive contributory pension scheme (we
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