Engineer - Connections Business Development
Location: Castleford, Dewsbury, Riverside House or Shiremoor
Directorate: Energy Systems
Job Ref No: R7105
Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?
Looking for a role where your expertise can truly make an impact? We’re on the hunt for 3 passionate Connections Engineers to join our Connections Business Development Team at Northern Powergrid.
We welcome candidates with qualifications in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electronics Engineering and experience across different levels:
* Junior roles: Plant Engineer, CAD Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, Project Engineer, Cables Engineer, Protection Engineer, Project Manager (2-3 years industry experience)
* Mid/Senior roles: Project Managers, Power Systems Engineer, Network Engineer, Connections Engineer
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on major projects connecting large factories and power stations to our extra high voltage networks, playing a critical part in the UK's decarbonisation and Clean Power 2030 initiative.
At Northern Powergrid, we’re all about keeping the power flowing for 3.9 million homes and businesses. With our customer-focused approach, we work as one team, solving challenges and delivering real results. As a Connections Business Development Engineer, you will be a key enabler in helping our customers transition to a low-carbon economy through the deployment of flexible connection solutions that utilise new and emerging technologies and commercial arrangements.
Along with a competitive salary of between £53,711 - £73,451 we also offer great benefits such as;
* Enrolment into our pension scheme
* 25 days holiday (rising with service) plus bank holidays
* Excellent opportunities for career growth
* Technical incentive scheme
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver quotation services for EHV connections on time and within licence requirements
* Manage the EHV customer experience and relationship from first approach to final connection
* Engage with customers to develop innovative and flexible connection solutions supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy
* Ensure compliance with regulatory and charging policies
* Produce executive-level quotation approval documentation
* Interpret technical appraisal documentation and create effective contracts
* Manage commercial and legal documentation for connections contracts
* Oversee project financial governance and closure routines
Key Competencies
* Strong written and spoken communication skills
* Ability to deliver high-quality documentation in a commercial environment
* Build and maintain exceptional customer relationships
* Sound decision-making and effective team working
Qualifications and Attributes
Essential:
* HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
* Degree or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electronics Engineering
* Project Management qualifications
* Experience in the electricity industry (connections) regulated environment
* Legal and contract law experience
* Project/Programme management experience
Visit northernpowergrid.com/careers to find out more about this and other career opportunities.