About the Role
National Energy System Operator (NESO) sits at the heart of the UK’s energy transition, aiming to produce the first of their kinds strategic energy plans across generation, transmission and distribution. NESO’s vision is to provide a future where everyone has access to reliable, clean and affordable energy; our work will be a catalyst for change across the global community.
The Electricity Network Strategy Development & Implementation teams sit within the Strategic Energy Planning directorate, producing GB’s first Centralised Strategic Network Plan. In these high‑profile teams, we have roles for Strategy Engineers to lead the development of new strategic network planning policies and processes. This role will be based from our Warwick HQ, offering hybrid working between office and home, and we are open to full‑time, part‑time and flexible working arrangements.
Responsibilities
* Develop and advance GB’s network planning vision through horizon scanning, identifying risks and opportunities.
* Engage with European TSOs to align domestic plans with EU strategy, delivering insights and implementation support.
* Collaborate internally with Strategic Energy Planning, Markets, and Connections, and externally with TOs, Ofgem, and DESNZ to explore strategic opportunities and policy relevance.
* Translate government ambitions and future seabed leasing rounds into coherent network strategy policy and process frameworks.
* Embed strategy recommendations into business‑as‑usual processes, embedding network design recommendations across the organisation.
Qualifications
* Baseline understanding of an energy system area (power system engineering, transmission/distribution, connections, innovation or policy). A desire to learn is preferred.
* Multi‑disciplinary teamworking with technical experts across policy, economics, power systems, and data science.
* Excellent written and verbal communication; clear “story‑telling” and concise reports and slide packs.
* Strategic thinking, curious mindset, end‑to‑end approach, and novel presentation formats.
* Process development: turn high‑level concepts into pragmatic steps for SMEs.
* Problem solving in uncertain projects, adapting to unknowns and guiding SMEs.
* Stakeholder relationship experience, building high‑quality internal and external relationships.
* Project management experience, managing teams with work packages, Gantt charts, risk management, or similar tools.
Benefits
* A competitive salary between £54,000 – £62,000 per annum plus a performance‑based bonus.
* 26 days annual leave and a double‑match pension scheme up to 12% company contribution.
* Full support and career‑development resources to expand skills and maximize potential.
* A diverse and inclusive community where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table.
* A generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.
Application Deadline
This role closes on 28th October 2025 at 23:59, so we encourage early applications.
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