Project Development Engineer

Do you want to be involved in designing, developing and building the infrastructure required to connect users to the electrical transmission system? Join us now and find your superpower!

We are recruiting Project Development Engineers in Warwick, London and our South Region (London & South East, M4 corridor - Bristol to Reading, South Coast, South West & Wales).

We manage the end-to-end connections process, from customer application to energisation. Our wide-ranging customer portfolio includes everything from interconnectors and offshore wind farms to battery storage and data centres.

As a Project Development Engineer, you will be at the heart of a variety of works. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, designing and developing to budget and deadline, with safety at the heart of everything you do.

What you'll be doing

Day-to-day activities will vary throughout the project lifecycle. Some days you may be undertaking surveys in an operational substation, other days you may be in the office, reviewing customer connection applications or tendering submissions from the supply chain. Every day you'll be making a significant contribution to a greener energy future.

What we do isn't just important - it's essential. That's why we look to recruit experts in their field. We're looking for someone who has:

• Knowledge of civil/construction engineering principles.


• An understanding of engineering software and tools for design, analysis, and simulations.


• Skills in electrical engineering principles, processes and network design, asset maintenance.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors.


• The ability to seek customer feedback to assess satisfaction levels and identify any areas for improvement.


• Knowledge and skills in project planning, project delivery and financial controls.


• An Engineering degree is desirable


• A driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK.
  
  National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our energy network connects the nation, so it's essential that it's continually evolving, advancing, and improving.


In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers. At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network.


• A competitive salary of £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience


• An annual bonus based on personal and company performance


• 26 days annual leave plus eight statutory days


• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days


• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.


• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - so long as it's relevant to your role.


• Access to 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.


• 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 that support health, fitness and wellbeing.