OHL National Contracts and Compliance Planner

We’re looking for a passionate OHL National Contracts and Compliance Planner to join our Asset Operation Team! The role ensures effective planning, management and compliance of national contracts related to Overhead Line (OHL) operations. It supports the delivery of OHL projects by coordinating contract activities, monitoring adherence to regulatory and company standards, and facilitating communication between stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Support the Planning & Performance Manager and Network Outcomes in building a deliverable Tactical Plan.
• Interpret and apply statutory requirements to planning schedules.
• Co-ordinate resource planning for national contracts (vegetation, tower paint, etc.).
• Work collaboratively with all National Grid delivery units to co-ordinate and manage or escalate conflict in the plan, including national support if deemed a higher priority.
• Ensure regular contact with the team Operations Managers and Team Engineers to review the current year delivery plans.
• Monitor KPIs related to statutory and contractual adherence.
• Managing work not delivered by re-prioritising back into the plan within current year, limiting work not done by year end.
• Support planning of audits and regulatory inspections.
• Provide clear direction and guidance to the activities of the Operational Planners and Scheduling Assistant.
• Track work delivery for the zone and assist the Planning and Performance Manager with reporting on deliverables as required i.e. National Contracts and compliance activities.

What You'll Have

• Minimum ONC (GNVQ level 3) in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering discipline or the relevant experience in a previous role.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience supporting budget management for OHL contracts.
• Ability to track and report on contract spend and financial compliance.
• Understanding of financial controls and reporting requirements.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements in the utilities or infrastructure sector.
• A good understanding of Asset Maintenance policy and application.
• Knowledge of National Grid Safety Rules, National Safety Instructions and Working Procedures.
• Ability to manage and prioritise conflicts in real time.
• Ability to communicate complex issues and their resolution.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Management of resource plans and other constraints in an operational environment.
• Proven flexibility to adapt positively to change.

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

A Salary of £54,090 dependent on experience.

Plus:

• Annual Bonus (based on personal and company performance) and annual salary review.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double-match your contribution to a max company contribution of 12%.
• 26 days holiday (plus the opportunity to buy more each year).
• Life Insurance at 10 x your basic salary.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – relevant to your role.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.
• Career development, ongoing training and support, career progression and plenty of opportunity to progress!

Further Information

The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 27 March 26, with interviews due to take place w/c 6 April 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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