Project Development Engineer

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At National Grid, we are looking for a passionate and skilled Project Development Engineer to join our dynamic team in the Asset Operations business. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplined development team who are responsible for all the steps before a project goes into delivery and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our Cyber Security investments.

This role is a national role, and it will require some travel to our various locations depending on project and team requirements. 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.
• Ensure NG obligations to the NIS Regulations are considered in all scheme team activities.
• Align scheme team activities to National Grid’s Security Risk Framework (SRF) and corporate UK Cyber Security Strategy which outlines our wider business approach to cyber security in National Grid.
• 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 Portfolio Engineer to monitor and control portfolio of cyber investments throughout the preconstruction 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.
• Take on board lessons learnt from completed and in-flight cyber investments, including lessons from analysis of compensation events into early investment phases so that the engineered solutions deliver the essential scope at optimal cost, and meet our obligations to the NIS Regulations.

What You'll Have

• Degree or equivalent in engineering discipline, or relevant experience.
• Drivers Licence.
• Experience in managing internal / external stakeholder relationships
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• CDM, Health & Safety and Environmental legislation proficiency.
• BP142 Authorisation or experience required to complete within 6 months.
• Proficient understanding and demonstrable working knowledge of key business processes and governance.
• Understanding of The Security of Network & Information Systems Regulations (NIS Regulations) and National Grid’s obligations to it.
• Proficient technical knowledge of the Electricity Transmission System and the OT (operational technology) transmission assets therein.
• 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.

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

Salary of £54,090 - £60,000 dependent on experience.

Plus:

• Annual Bonus (based on personal and company performance) and annual salary review.
• £4500 per annum market supplement allowance.
• 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

This is a hybrid working role with travel required. The closing date for this vacancy is midnight 18 November 25, with interviews due to take place w/c 24 November 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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