Job Description
At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies have been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.
We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.
We are looking for anElectricity Networks Directorwho would like to help us reach our mission to earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service. You will manage GTCs electricity business and the relationship between GTC and the upstream Distribution Network Operators, ensuring compliance and an excellent customer experience.
As the Electricity Networks Directoryour key responsibilities are
* Lead the day-to-day operation of the Electricity Networks business, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operation of all networks.
* Develop, review and drive the business strategy, developing innovative solutions and ensuring challenges and opportunities are met.
* Create and maintain GTCs Electricity Networks Technical Standards and act as a Design Authority and Authorising Engineer to ensure standards are met.
* Ensure a focus on both compliance and health, safety and environmental matters relation to the Electricity Distribution Systems, whilst providing a first-class customer experience.
* Manage relationships with Independent Connection Providers, host Distribution Network Operators and HSE to ensure collaboration and excellent customer service.
* Manage relationships with manufacturers, Trade Associations, Industry bodies and Ofgem for Competition in Connections. Authorising Electricity Networks Asset and Operational business processes.
* Act as the officer in charge during an Electricity emergency.
* Lead and develop the team, providing support, guidance and performance feedback to drive individual and team success, ensuring succession of key roles is considered.
About you
* Hold a suitable recognised engineering qualification and be working towards Chartered Engineer status with the IET.
* Extensive experience at a senior manager level in electrical assets business, proficient in negotiation and industry networking.
* Be technically competent having had significant experience in similar work up to 132kV.
* Demonstrable leadership in delivering great outcomes for customers.
* Strong communicator and the ability to build lasting relationships, both internal and external.
* Innovative and able to use initiative and curiosity for continuous improvement.
What can you expect from us
* At least the cost of living pay increase every year
* Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
* To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax)
* Hybrid working for eligible roles
* Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations
BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do. Please ask us about flexible working options.
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