Senior Connections Design Lead in Glasgow

You will be based within the Customer Connections Department at NESO. This team manages the connection of generation and demand to Great Britain’s high voltage electricity network. You’ll be at the forefront of helping Great Britain transition towards a clean power future that can deliver our climate change goals.

You will be a key member of a team responsible for designing strategic improvements to the new and reformed end to end process for managing connections. You will be responsible for developing (and supporting the implementation of) solutions to a range of different challenges within a specific part of the connections process. You will work collaboratively with other teams across NESO and with industry, Ofgem and Government.

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.

• Research, develop, engage upon, gain approval for and support the implementation of solutions to a range of different challenges within a specific part of the reformed connections arrangements.
• Work collaboratively with others within NESO to ensure that your proposals are robust, well justified and align with wider NESO strategy and policy and take appropriate account of data, technology, regulatory and commercial considerations, and organisational capability.
• Manage your work in an organised and efficient way, establishing key milestones and deliverables and reporting regularly against these to ensure that your work is delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Engage on your proposals with key internal and external stakeholders (including DESNZ, Ofgem, Transmission Owners and Distribution Network Owners), ensuring that relevant information and your proposals are presented and explained clearly and concisely.
• Deliver communication and engagement strategies to aim to set best practice across the team, including managing customer queries.
• Develop yourself to drive performance and to create a strong career path plan.
• Ensure awareness of political, economic, and social developments which may impact the Connections Team, and brief others on these, where applicable.
• Support the Connections Design Team Manager in developing and delivering strategy for the overall team to promote a 'One Team' spirit and enhance the wellbeing of the team.

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 renewable energy and making a positive difference for GB energy consumers.
• Ability to see the big picture and think strategically.
• Ability to deliver change and mitigate complex risks, in a sometimes uncertain environment.
• Experience of building efficient working relationships and developing self and others to achieve their full potential.
• Strong communicator with excellent writing skills with a proven ability to communicate complex information in a way non-experts can understand.

A competitive salary of £62,000 - £67,000pa dependent on experience and capability. As well as your base salary, NESO's core benefits are the essential perks and advantages that form part of your employee package:

• You will receive a bonus based on company performance.
• 26 days annual leave as standard.
• A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Annual Enrollment to NESO Savings Plan, when you save between £20- £500 a month from your take-home pay, we will pay a 50% matching contribution.

NESO's flexible benefits programme provides you with more flexibility around your health, lifestyle and protection benefits, here's just a few available:

• Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading.
• Additional Birthday Day Off.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Retail & Gym Discounts.
• Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & Personal Accident Insurance.

At the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we play a vital role in tackling climate change and securing Great Britain's energy future. We already operate the world's fastest decarbonising electricity system and are working towards our ambition to run it carbon-free for a short period this year - provided the market supplies electricity exclusively from renewable sources. Alongside this, we provide expert advice to government on how to deliver a clean power system by 2030.

In autumn 2024, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) transitioned to become NESO - an independent, expert public corporation with a whole-system view across electricity, gas, and hydrogen. NESO operates independently and transparently, always acting in the best interests of all energy users.

Licensed and regulated by Ofgem, we make impartial decisions that balance sustainability, affordability and security. Our organisation is fully independent from government, the regulator and all commercial interests, with a clear focus on system-wide benefit, long term thinking and public value.

The time to deliver is now. Join the energy transformation and help shape the future. Your energy. Our future. Together.

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.

This role closes at 23:59, on the day before date shown above, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At NESO, we believe potential comes in many forms and we're committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment process where everyone has the opportunity to show their talents. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds.