Connections Engineer / Project Manager in Castleford

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Job Description

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.

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