About The Role
This is a secondment / fixed‑term contract until 31/12/2026. National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals and invites you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
The role can be based in Wokingham or Warwick. Hybrid working arrangements are available – a mix of office and home.
Key Accountabilities
The Network Planning and Analysis Lead will manage key works from the Transmission Acceleration Project (TAP) report and support the End‑to‑End Transformation Project (E2E). The TAP report highlighted four planning areas to develop – Winter planning, SQSS, long‑term project planning & costing, and outage planning processes.
Responsibilities
* Support the SAR team with subject‑matter expertise for the E2E process review, optioneering solutions, and detailed design development.
* Test and modify proposed changes to the SQSS relating to outage placement, designing transparent decision‑making criteria.
* Develop NESO processes to facilitate new flexible rules in the SQSS while ensuring security of supply remains the primary consideration.
* Coordinate information exchange between Day Ahead Strategy teams and National Planning teams regarding margin analysis.
* Implement constraint costing methodologies for long‑term project design.
* Present key information to stakeholders such as the SAR management team, TOs, Ofgem, and DESNZ.
* Maintain project plans, including timelines and milestones, to map a clear roadmap for the project’s progression.
About You
* A degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
* Passionate about the net‑zero drive and the significance of system access reform.
* Experience in the power supply industry, ideally in a network planning role within NESO or a transmission/distribution owning organisation.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting information.
* Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Firm understanding of the challenges faced by network planning functions of System Operations.
* Experience with outage planning tools such as OLTA and eNAMS would be beneficial.
What You’ll Get
A competitive salary of £61,000 – £75,000, dependent on experience and capability. In addition:
* Bonus based on company performance.
* 26 days annual leave.
* Competitive contributory pension scheme – double match up to 12% of your contribution.
* Annual enrolment in the NESO Savings Plan – 50% matching on savings of £20–£500 per month.
Benefits
* Flexible bank holidays & holiday trading.
* Additional birthday day off.
* Cycle to work scheme, retail & gym discounts.
* Private medical insurance, critical illness insurance, and personal accident insurance.
About Us
At National Energy System Operator (NESO), we play a vital role in tackling climate change and securing Great Britain’s energy future. We operate the world’s fastest decarbonising electricity system and are working toward a carbon‑free operation. We provide expert advice to government on delivering a clean power system by 2030.
NESO is an independent public corporation, licensed and regulated by Ofgem. Our decisions balance sustainability, affordability, and security, ensuring a system‑wide benefit for all energy users.
More Information
The role will close at 23:59 on the day before the contracted end date. We encourage candidates to submit applications early. NESO is committed to fair, inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate potential and capability even if they do not meet every requirement.
For equal employment opportunity, NESO encourages people from all communities to apply, ensuring a workforce that reflects those we serve. We celebrate differences and value each individual’s contributions.
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