Development Engineer

natgridProd

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

National Grid is seeking OHL Development Engineers to lead multi-disciplined investment teams through the project setup, option selection, development, sanction, tender, and contract award phases of overhead line investments. The portfolio includes reconductoring, fittings and steelwork replacement, V strings and substation overheads, hotwiring, substation overhead line turn-ins and diversions, tower painting, vegetation management, and tower foundation upgrades. Investments may be driven by asset health, load requirements, or customer connections.

The role involves optioneering and engineering work to plan optimal, cost-effective, fit-for-purpose, and safe delivery solutions in accordance with National Grid processes and procedures, while meeting regulatory, stakeholder, and customer commitments. The engineer will also support development of the RIIO-T3 business plan. This is a national role with travel to various locations depending on project and team requirements. It is hybrid, with flexibility in working patterns open for discussion.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline, or relevant experience.
• Driving licence.
• Proficient understanding and demonstrable working knowledge of key business processes and governance.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge of the Electricity Transmission System and transmission assets.
• Understanding of RIIO mechanisms and how National Grid delivers revenue under the regulatory framework.
• Proficient knowledge of contract management and demonstrated commercial acumen.
• Proficient knowledge of applying CDM, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Proficient project management skills, including management of time, cost, safety, and risk.

Nice To Haves

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent safety qualification.

Responsibilities

• Appoint and lead scheme teams during pre-construction, ensuring timely stakeholder engagement and agreement on investment selection and development.
• Develop optimal, cost-efficient, safe solutions in line with CDM Regulations and SHESQ requirements, documenting design, hazard, and risk issues.
• Conduct site and condition assessments, and support registration, cost estimation, tendering, contract award, risk mitigation, and innovation for project delivery.
• Assess, appoint, and lead FEED or ECI contractors when required, managing their activities, budgets, and contractual issues.
• Support the Portfolio Engineer in monitoring investment portfolios and provide accurate, timely financial forecasts for regulatory and business planning.
• Lead and support tendering, producing NEC4 Project Specific Scopes, Site Information, and relevant procurement documentation.
• Act as the Client’s Delegated Representative and Principal Designer under CDM Regulations, maintaining authorisation under National Grid procedures and ensuring high-quality project data.
• Apply lessons learned from past investments and submit system outage and resource requests on time to optimise project planning.
• Support development of the RIIO-T3 business plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level