Lead Policy and Standards Engineer

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Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic candidate to join our System Engineering team. The energy industry is advancing with investment in innovative smart technology and Northern Powergrid, as the company responsible for powering everyday life for 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and business in the Northeast, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, is at the forefront of delivering a power network that meets the region’s needs now and in the future. The Policy and Standards team is responsible for developing policy and strategy for the management of network goods throughout their lifecycle, including specification, product assessment, maintenance and refurbishment/replacement. This senior role within the team, will include: production of policies and strategies relating to distribution network equipment; technical assessment of network products and suppliers; undertaking quality audits; providing technical advice to internal customers and external bodies; investing product failures and supporting the region’s transition to net zero. Along with a competitive salary between £62,828 - £73,237, we also offer great benefits such as; Enrolment into our generous pension scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Enrolment into our company transport provision Payment of professional fees Bonus scheme Agile working policy, remote working of up to 2 days per week Excellent opportunities for career growth What will you do? Support the delivery of the current and future price control strategies Develop and review asset policies and strategies that serve existing and future business needs; Draft and review internal technical specifications, standards and method statements; Develop and interrogate asset health data to determine future asset refurbishment/replacement investment requirements; Produce detailed technical reports on product assessments, product failures and technical innovation; Provide guidance on technical products to internal customers and develop effective relationships with suppliers; Undertake product failure investigations, supplier Quality Assurance inspections of manufacturing premises, and new product evaluations; Represent Northern Powergrid on national standards bodies and working groups, and, Support the professional development of colleagues What key competencies, skills and attributes do you need? Technical Leadership is essential in this role to develop and implement policies and strategies for network products. You will have a senior role in a high-performing team leading change. Confident decision-making skills , providing technical support to the wider business Excellent technical knowledge , with particular focus on distribution network Problem solving to overcome network challenges Deliver quality outputs to required deadlines Excellent verbal and written skills , with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders from across the business and wider industry What qualifications and experience should you have? A minimum of a Level 4 qualification in an engineering discipline (e.g. HNC) and several years of relevant experience A detailed knowledge of distribution networks products Professional membership and working towards Chartered/Incorporated status Full current UK driving licence. What next? If you think you’re right for this fantastic career; apply now and we’ll be in touch! Closing date for applications: 25 September 2023 Response from our team: 6 October 2023 Assessments/Interviews: mid October 2023 Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post, irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.