Head of Engineering

Role Overview

• Manage the ongoing engineering team engagement from connection offer to energisation being the key department contact for any engineering design matters for Green Gen Cymru’s network.
• Manage engineering changes through design or compliance.
• Ensure the engineering team are providing a good service to the project teams.
• Manage the Green Gen Cymru engineering governance as the Technical Authority for engineering.
• Manage the network design and power systems analysis team.
• Ensure CDM is being applied to the engineering design through the different project phases.
• Create with the team, the engineering procedures and policies to ensure efficient and a high standard of design is applied to project development and delivery.
• Attend working groups such as the ENA and INA as an authority to support Green Gen Cymru’s network development.
• Ensure compliance with the NESO grid code, ENA, Distribution code and any other applicable standards system requirements.
• Drive policy change to improve engineering design management and drive efficiency with new or amended engineering policies and procedures.
• Support the Executive Director and Senior Management Team members to drive improvement, support reporting and promote the business objectives to the wider team.
• Have accountability for the engineering team reporting to the Executive Director.
• Take a proactive approach to meet programme deadlines coordinating with other departments when required.
• Accurately report progress each month for Engineering, including key activities linked to delivery and risk management.
• Take a positive and highly visible lead in developing relationships with other DNOs, TOs, NESO and Ofgem with regard to Engineering management.
• Forge a positive working relationship with internal stakeholders, fostering collaboration across disciplines.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and engagement skills when reporting, negotiating, or dealing individually with stakeholders and direct reports.
• A high standard of written and oral English, with the ability to describe and provide clarity on engineering requirements to stakeholders.
• Organised individual who can multi-task and manage the engineering team across different projects.
• Degree qualification in engineering or relevant previous experience will be considered for this role.
• You will have a proven record of accomplishment as a senior manager in energy project delivery environment with experience preferred in a regulated network.
• You will have a proven track record of managing engineering teams to deliver energy projects.
• Experienced in application of CDM to engineering during different project phases.
• Experienced with all of the engineering aspects relating to energy project development and delivery.
• Have experience of delivery to regulated engineering standards such as ENA, Distribution Code and the Grid Code.
• Team management experience, developing individuals within a team.

Benefits

• Hybrid work structure available.
• The ability to work core hours and take time back in lieu throughout the week.
• Fridays are allocated as ‘no meeting’ days to ensure down time at the end of the week.
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance from day 1 with cover for immediate family including spouse or partner and children, including direct mental health pathways and support.
• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus.
• Employer pension contributions up to 7%.
• Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech scheme – discounts on latest technology including laptops, phones, iPads for personal use
• Life assurance cover and income protection.
• Travel insurance.
• Suite of enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all the moments that matter.
• Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers.