Electricity Distribution - Network Planner

Job Description

Applications are invited for an Electricity Network Planner based in Stokearea.You will be involved indesigning, costing and quoting projects for new electricity supplies and the replacement / diversion and reinforcement of existing electricity network assets.You will take part in detailed technical discussions with customers, architects,public authorities and landowners both over the phone and in person during site visits.You will need English and Maths GCSE Grade C/Level 4 or above ORFunctional Skills Level 2 or above ANDwill be required to hold a Level 2 City & Guilds 2339 (or equivalent qualification deemed to be at the same level)in order to apply.Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.If not already attained the successful candidate will be required to undertake Level 3City & Guilds 2339.*Please note the successful candidate may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.If you are offered a position, you will be required to successfully complete a basic DBS check that shows any unspent convictions or conditional cautions.As part of our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, all applications to Western Power Distribution jobs are automatically anonymised by our recruitment system. This is with the aim of realising our ambition to have a workforce which is reflectiveof the community we serve and eliminating unconscious bias, allowing employees to be appointed based on their talent, skills and experiences regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.Our hiring managers will have no access to your name, age, gender or other diversity information until after shortlisting has taken place. This detail will become visible before interview to allow managers to prepare. About UsWestern Power Distributionowns and operates the power distribution network throughout the Midlands, South West and South Wales. The electricity industry is undergoing huge change, and we are helping provide infrastructure that will enable the country tomeet its net-zero targets. More than 6,500 employees make up our Company, unified in their ethos to serve our customers.Western Power Distribution is an equal opportunities employer, a Disability Level 1 Employer and a corporate signatory of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) programme. Our desire is to bring in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build furtheron our inclusive culture. We value and celebrate individual difference and we believe that an inclusive culture will help the business grow as a positive, strong and innovative company. Main ResponsibilitiesThe main activities within the role will include:-

• The planning, preparation and delivery of new connections, alterations and capital projects
• To effectively communicate with customers throughout the process
• The organisation of individual projects, includingmanaging cost effectiveness
• Take into consideration the impact of projects on customers, the public and the environment
• To design schemes which are safe and identify and communicate specific safety considerations according to the CDM regulations
• Use company systems including CROWN, EMU, DES, E5, LV Network analysis tools and MS OFFICE to prepare schemes and commercial reports

The Ideal CandidateIdeally the successful candidate will have some experience of:-

• The design and delivery of projects in accordance with Engineering Directives
• Preparation of quotation and correspondence with customers
• Network operations at LV and HV

Applicants may not necessarilypossess all the skills required to carry out the role at present but should have the confidence and ability to reach the necessary standards with training.A flexible attitude is essential as you may be asked to undertake other duties to assist the team in meeting its objectives. In addition you will need to be mobile throughout the area as you may be required to undertake standby duties. About The CompanyIf this is your opportunity to join us, youll find we offer a supportive, rewarding and friendly working environment where youll be empowered to build a career. Along the way, youll be invested in, be enabled by the latest technology and find that werealways interested in evolving our systems and processes so that we get even better, every day.In return, youll enjoy a package of benefits designed to reward your hard work and incentivise your ambition. In addition to your competitive salary, we offer a competitive contributory pension scheme where the company will double match your pension contributionsup to a maximum company contribution of 10%. You will also have access, subject to eligibility criteria, to join our annual Share Save plan.You will receive a generous annual leave entitlement on joining, starting at 26 days rising to 28 days following 10 years service, plus 8 bank holidays. Protective clothing and Safety Equipment will be provided where required and we offer free parking atall main sites. In addition, you will be able to access support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services.Additional Application InformationRecruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, so please do check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.To enhance yourcandidate experience, we recommend using Google Chrome to complete your online application. Should you have any questions regarding this or requireadditional support to complete your online application,please emailWe reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.