Optel Project Engineer

Are you a passionate focused self-developing professional who thrives working to challenging deadlines with excellent organisational skills, stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills?  If so, our position as an Optel Project Engineer in the Operation Readiness vacancy may be for you.

We’re looking for a talented Optel Project Engineer to join us. You’ll be managing the delivery of projects within our substations and contributing to Net Zero. But you won’t just be supporting our Net Zero goals, the work you do will ensure that our electricity network continues to be one of the safest and most reliable in the world. This role is hybrid with a mix of site, home and office however this is flexible and project dependant.

What You'll Do

• Lead the delivery of OPTEL projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Project manage NG operational teams on self-delivered schemes and suppliers on contractor delivered schemes ensuring site-based construction activities are safely and efficiently managed in accordance with NG Policies and Procedures.
• Provide project input into the pre-sanction design process, including reviewing proposals for SHESQ management and assessing project risks.
• Develop and manage project delivery plans, budgets, and timelines, acting as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with contractors and project teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of projects, minimising disruption to operations.
• Monitor contractor site activities to ensure compliance with National Grid SHES standards, health and safety regulations, and CDM regulations.
• Prepare regular project status reports, including SHE performance, milestone progress, risk management, and financial performance.

What You'll Have

• Minimum HNC in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Good knowledge of substation work and HV cable systems, covering electrical, mechanical, civil, and telecoms engineering.
• A hands-on approach to project, stakeholder and contractor management.
• Knowledge of contract management specific to NEC suite of contracts.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Familiar with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Desirable - Construction/Electrical background.
• Certificate in Management Studies.
• Project Management Qualifications or working towards APM.

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 £58,000 dependent on experience.

As well as your base salary, you will get an established market supplement of £4500, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance with on target being 15% (with a maximum of 30%) 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 22 July 26, with interviews due to take place w/c 27 July 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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