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Title: Distribution Network Interface Manager
Location:
Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA
Division: NESO Strategic Network Development
Job Type: Full Time
Requisition Number: 69024
Department: ESO
Job Function: Engineering
Description:
About The Role
National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage 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.
National Energy System Operator (NESO) are now looking for a Distribution Network Interface Manager for 6 months to be a part of our Strategic Energy Planning (SEP). Strategic Energy Planning (SEP) is accountable for leading the development of an economic and efficient Electricity Transmission network across Great Britain and Europe, covering both offshore and onshore infrastructure. SEP supports both Electricity Network Strategy and Electricity Network Design and Delivery, enabling customers to deliver a network that meets GB's Net Zero targets.
The Distribution Network Interface team will focus on developing strategic solutions for the Distribution Network Interface (DNI), with a particular emphasis on Grid Supply Point (GSP) challenges. The role is responsible for building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, gathering and validating requirements—especially around flexibility—and translating these into actionable strategies. By facilitating collaboration and integrating stakeholder insights, the manager ensures that DNI strategies are aligned with broader network planning and policy objectives, supporting a resilient and future-ready electricity system.
This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick, Glasgow, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.
About Us
The creation of National Energy System Operator (NESO) is driven by an urgent need to unify and optimise our approach to energy. A more integrated and coordinated strategy is needed to meet the unprecedented challenges of climate change, ensuring secure energy supply, and keeping costs manageable for consumers.
Join us and empower your potential, energise our team, and be part of something bigger.
Your energy, our future, together.
About The National Energy System Operator (NESO)
In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.
The ESO, including all of its existing roles, are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.
The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all.
The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
Key Accountabilities
* Create a high performing culture where every team member is fully engaged and knows the value they create for the organisation
* Contribute to the development and progression of the Electricity Network Design & Delivery function by being a fully active member of the Strategic Energy Planning leadership team
* Create a strong and close relationship with all relevant stakeholders and customers (internal and external)
* Develop your team members to drive performance and to create a strong career path and progression
Lead a team that is accountable for:
* Establishing and maintaining strategic relationships with internal teams (e.g., NESO, RESP) and external experts to gather insights and inform the development of solutions, approaches, and strategies for the Distribution Network Interface (DNI).
* Understanding and validating the requirements for connections to distribution networks, including flexibility needs, by collaborating with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and other key stakeholders.
* Leading the development of strategic solutions to address Grid Supply Point (GSP) challenges, ensuring alignment with broader system needs and stakeholder expectations.
* You will be responsible for supporting the integration of GSP strategies into wider network planning and policy frameworks, ensuring consistency and alignment across the organisation.
* Building functional relationships with connection colleagues and Regional Strategic Energy Planning colleagues to share and develop strategies for the transmission network interface.
About You
We’re forging the path, and we know we can’t do it alone. That’s why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we’re looking for someone who:
* Passionate about the UK’s energy transition and the role of electricity networks in achieving net-zero, engineering excellence and innovation in network design, developing people and fostering a high-performance culture
* Experience of leading technical teams in electricity transmission or a similar regulated infrastructure environment, engaging with external stakeholders such as BEIS, Ofgem, and industry bodies, contributing to public consultations and regulatory processes
* Solid experience of using Network design rules and technical standards, engineering tools and methodologies for network planning and design, communication strategies to convey technical information to non-engineers
About What You'll Get
A competitive salary between £66,000 - £78,000 per annum dependent on experience and capability. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance, 28 days annual leave as standard, and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.
* Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey.
* A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table.
* Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.
More information
This role closes on 7th September 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will be held w/c 22nd September 2025.
We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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