Job Description
We’re champions of the North West and we’re proud that it’s our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.
A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West’s electricity network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all.
We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.
Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.
Do you have extensive EHV Network Planning experience? Are you motivated to help the North West achieve net zero? Electricity North West is looking for a full-time Strategic Planning Engineer. The role comes with the chance to develop your technical and leadership skills in a thriving team of EHV planners. Your skills will be nurtured, and you hard work and enthusiasm will be rewarded with an industry leading salary and benefits package.
As a Strategic Planning Engineer, you will ensure relevant network planning commitments are met, including assessment of new demand and generation connections, asset replacement plans, complying with all relevant policies and standards, and developing those solutions as appropriate, including all relevant technical and compliance assessments.
Opportunities within the team for the Strategic Planning Engineer role include:
- To challenge, develop and influence EHV network design practices
- Implement ENA ER G99 and G5 studies on accepted schemes
- Input into and influence the development of the NGET/NESO transmission interface
- Ensuring compliance with our CuSC obligations and preparing submissions to NESO
- Influence heatmaps production including ensuring the technical analysis is completed
- Oversee the calculation of network losses and ensuring compliance
- Provide a key service into ensuring the delivery of RIIO-ED2 projects, technical justifications using power system studies
- Lead the team in the production of EHV technical assessments and technical reports for demand and generation connections
- Develop and prepare technical proposals for the strategic reinforcement of the electrical network, optimising the release of new capacity to align with the forecast needs of ENWL’s stakeholders and customers
- Input into the Active Network Management development and rollout
- Influence local and national network planning policies and codes of practice
To apply for this Strategic Planning Engineer role, you will need a degree-level qualification in Electrical Engineering. You will also require:
- An understanding of the UK power system distribution network across all voltages
- Thorough technical knowledge of electrical network components, network operation and network modelling preferably using IPSA, PSSE, Dig Silent, DINIS or similar.
- operational policy, network design standards, Codes of Practice and Engineering Specifications
- Good core skills including the ability to negotiate, influence and motivate.
- Knowledge and experience of the electricity distribution business, specifically an understanding of regulatory and industry standards within electricity distribution
In return for your dedication, collaboration and commitment, you'll receive a salary of up to £86,353.56 dependent on experience and a great benefits package.
We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our excellent reward and benefits offer, which includes:
- An annual bonus scheme
- Twenty-six days annual leave increasing with length of service
- An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
- A market-leading contributory pension scheme (up to 14% employer contribution with a 7% employee contribution)
- Agile Working arrangements
- Employee assistance programme and opportunity for professional development through our L&D function
We'd love you to apply for this full-time Strategic Planning Engineer position in Salford/Preston, and we're waiting to hear from you. Please contact Electricity North West today.
We’re champions of the North West, and we’re proud that our electricity network connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between. A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry, and as the region's network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the North West to decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy. Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.
Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at careers@enwl.co.uk or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)
Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.