Development Engineer

We’re looking for a passionate Development Engineer to join out Asset Operation team! You will lead in the project setup, option selection, development, sanction, tender and contract award of investments. Undertake optioneering and engineering works to ensure optimal cost, fit for purpose and safe delivery solutions are planned and prepared ready for delivery in accordance with NG processes and procedures that deliver the business’ regulatory, stakeholder and customer commitments.

This role is Peripatetic, and we encourage a hybrid working approach, although we’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

What You'll Do

• Appoint and lead the scheme team during pre-construction phases, actively managing key stakeholders to ensure their timely input and agreement to the selection and development of investments, pursuant to timely approvals.
• Develop the least cost, optimal, efficient and safe solution in line with CDM Regulations and SHESQ considerations. Document all residual design issues, CDM issues, hazards and risks.
• Undertake the required site and condition assessments, and support type registration, cost estimation, tendering, contract award, programme & project risk mitigation and innovation activities to enable the delivery vehicle to implement the agreed solution on site.
• Assess the need for Front End Engineering Design (FEED) or ECI support and where required, appoint and lead the FEED or ECI Contractor in their activities. Monitor and control the FEED or ECI budget and resolve any contractual issues in a timely manner.
• Support the Investment Engineer to monitor and control portfolio of investments throughout the pre-construction phases and provide competent, accurate and timely financial forecasting information to support regulatory reporting, and business and capital planning.
• Support the tendering process of projects entering delivery, to provide expertise and lead in the production of competent NEC Site and Works Information, and other procurement documentation where relevant.
• Enact the role of Client's Delegated Representative and where appropriate, Principal Designer under CDM Regulations.
• Ensure that core data for the pre-construction phases for their portfolio of investments is maintained to the highest levels of quality and accuracy.
• Take on board lessons learnt from completed and in-flight investments, including lessons from analysis of compensation events into early investment phases so that the engineered solutions deliver the essential scope at optimal cost.
• Ensure that resource requests are submitted for portfolio of projects in a timely manner to enable optimised plan build.

What You'll Have

• Degree or equivalent in engineering discipline, or relevant experience.
• Proficient knowledge in Contract Management and demonstrated Commercial acumen.
• Demonstrable understanding of National Grid’s financial forecasting and control processes.
• Proficient understanding and demonstrable working knowledge of key business processes and governance.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge of the Electricity Transmission System and the transmission assets.
• Understanding of RIIO mechanisms and the way that National Grid delivers revenue under the regulatory framework.
• Proficient knowledge of the application of CDM, Safety and Environmental Regulations.
• Proficient project management skills including management of time, cost, safety and risk.
• A stakeholder-centric approach to delivering a high-quality output.
• Proficient understanding and demonstrable working knowledge of business processes and governance.
• Demonstrable experience of leading cross functional teams.
• Demonstrable experience of stakeholder management.
• Proficient business writing and communication skills.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You'll Get

Up to £60,000 dependent on experience.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a job requirement car, a market supplement of £4500, receive a bonus based on personal and company performance with on target discretionary bonus and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

Further Information

The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 21 April 26, with interviews due to take place w/c 4 May 26 onwards. We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

About us

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business

At National Grid, 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. Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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