OHL Operational Planning Assistant

Operational Planners will be accountable for the optimisation, prioritisation, resourcing, and scheduling of the operational plan for the current year, ensuring that zonal targets are fully met. They will prioritise and resolve current year planning conflicts within appropriate timescales. Additionally, Operational Planners will monitor progress against outcome targets within their zone, proactively resolving any escalations that arise.

The ideal candidate would be based 45 minutes away from one substations (Leeds, Newcastle, Nottingham and Preston). 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

• Responsible for a rolling and dynamic plan for all operational, unlicensed and capital works within a specified Zone; focusing on the Operational 0-1 year timescales. Prioritise all works to be delivered by ET Asset Operations.
• Confirm and share with wider business the agreed operational plan.
• Ensure timely safety risk assessments are initiated where maintenance has been deferred and assess and manage any constraints to determine any mitigating actions which are required to meet area targets and ensure plan deliverability.
• Work collaboratively with all National Grid delivery units to co-ordinate and manage conflict in the plan through cross functional working to determine whether the work & outage mix can be adjusted to meet the outcome target as and when required and identify opportunities to flex work within the zone, escalating any issues to the cross functional teams. Identify the need for work to be re-planned and manage change requests to the plan efficiently determining the limiting factor and ensure all re-planning activities are carried out in a timely manner.
• Ensure all planning decisions are documented in the relevant systems and are communicated with reasoning to all relevant stakeholders.
• Engage delivery units, Project Engineers and Development Engineers around scheme development and scheme management processes.
• Work with process owners to drive improvements in the core planning process.
• Review and sign off demand at risk in a timely manner.
• Provide clear direction and guidance to the activities of the OHL Scheduling Assistant.
• Ensure assets are compliant with statutory requirements, company policy obligations. Ensure a robust audit trail is maintained, WSEs, Routines and maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure operational compliance, safety and delivery within Overhead Lines.

What You'll Have

• Minimum ONC (GNVQ level 3) preferably in an engineering discipline or the relevant experience in a previous role
• A Full UK Driving Licence.
• Demonstrated ability in managing and prioritising conflicts in real time.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex issues and their resolution and 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

Up to £48,411 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 20 October 25, with interviews due to take place w/c 27 October 25 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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