Overview
Engineering Design Transformation Lead – Full Time
About us
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.
Job Introduction
An opportunity is available for the role of Transformation Lead within the Engineering Design team, based at either Bristol, Cardiff, Tipton or Castle Donington. This will be for a period of up to 12 months, subject to review.
Reporting to the Head of Network Design you will principally be working with and supporting managers and colleagues in Engineering Design. The role will include reviewing the wider Engineering Design tasks and processes, Policy team and manufacturer interfaces, ICP interactions and ways of working, to identify and progress potential improvements we can make, to better deliver and maximise efficiency in the team. For example, is there a better approach to reviewing and updating design standards used by the team?
The network upgrades needed in the coming years will continue to grow as we transition to net zero and the use of external design resources will be needed at times to ensure we can meet our targets. You will therefore, also be working to develop requirements and processes needed (including Design Assurance) in this area.
Network Design comprises teams covering connections onto and the reinforcement of the Primary Network (EHV & 132kV), reinforcement of the Secondary Network and Engineering Design, who prepare electrical, protection/control, mechanical and civil designs for schemes to construct, extend or modify electricity substations energised at up to 132kV
* Please note the successful candidate may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.
Main Responsibilities
- Reviewing the wider Engineering Design tasks and processes, as well as interfaces to other teams and external suppliers. Formulate ideas for change/improvements and implement or co-ordinate activities that follow.
- Work with NGED Policy and external manufactures/suppliers to improve standards, quality and ways of working. Initiate tasks in short term to improve any gaps where applicable and set up or recommend process improvements for long term.
- Look for and co-ordinate opportunities for design standardisation and initiate/co-ordinate tasks as needed.
- Assist with requirements/process for design assurance and changes needed for projects that may use external design contractors so NGED can meet the challenge of the Great Grid Upgrade.
- Review and implement changes or improvements that could be made to the ICP design assistance and approval process within Engineering Design. Work with other NGED teams on ICP interfaces.
- Design standard and drawing updates: Assist with co-ordination of these tasks within NGED, with particular input to the policy and procurement team interface for equipment/plant tenders. Identify and implement any improvements to increase efficiency in this area?
- Update the Engineering Design manual when changes to standards or policy occurs.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who has the right mix of skills and experience to meet what is a broad brief, so candidates may come from different sectors or backgrounds.
You should be self-motivated and delivery focused, have excellent organisational skills and be able to react decisively under pressure, whilst ensuring you maintain consistently high standards. The ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people and teams, both internally and externally, is key.
You will ideally be qualified to HNC level or above, in an appropriate engineering (or related) discipline, applicable to the scope and responsibilities of the role.
Experience in one or more of the following would be an advantage:
- Detailed substation design and/or construction, as well as how the interfaces in the design and project delivery process work
- Experience in engagement with electrical manufacturing suppliers
- experience in policy/design standards or assurance activities
Ideally you should also have a broad understanding of National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) or a similar business and have key skills to be able to identify and implement change.
National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service (DBS) check. Depending on the role, different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.
About the Company
If this is your opportunity to join us, you’ll find we offer a supportive, rewarding and friendly working environment where you’ll be empowered to build a career. Along the way, you’ll be invested in, be enabled by the latest technology and find that we’re always interested in evolving our systems and processes so that we get even better, every day.
In return, you’ll enjoy a package of benefits designed to reward your hard work and incentivise your ambition. In addition to your competitive salary, we offer a competitive contributory pension scheme where the company will double match your pension contributions up to a maximum company contribution of 10%. You will also have access, subject to eligibility criteria, to join our annual Share Save plan.
You will receive a generous annual leave entitlement on joining, starting at 26 days rising to 28 days following 10 years’ service, plus 8 bank holidays. In addition, you will be able to access support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services.
Additional Application Information
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