Policy Application Specialist (Overhead Lines)

Overview

Conduct on-site audits of overhead line work to ensure policy and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• kpi development
• risk profiling
• assurance checks
• on‑site audits
• policy audits
• reporting

Tasks

Reporting to the Policy Application Team Manager, you will be responsible for planning and conducting independent, in-depth on-site audits to rigorously assess compliance with our engineering policies, procedures, and statutory regulations. -Contribute to the development and maintenance of key performance indicators and risk profiles in collaboration with the Policy Application Team Manager to strategically target audit work to areas of greatest need. -Identify and champion opportunities for adopting best practice on-site, guiding teams toward consistent, high-standard work. -Provide feedback for improving the design or effectiveness of policy-related controls, suggesting necessary policy updates through relevant feedback loops. -Agree, log, and classify specific, measurable actions that will effectively address any shortcomings or non-conformities identified. -Prepare and issue professional, detailed reports on audit findings within agreed timescales. -Conduct and meticulously document assurance checks of overhead line teams against all policies relevant to the activity under review. -Plan and execute a targeted program of both announced and unannounced on-site assurance visits, covering all phases and types of overhead line work to assess conformity to engineering policy, procedures, and safety regulations. -Maintain the authority to intervene and safely halt work immediately should any significant breach of policy or unsafe working practice be observed, ensuring corrective action is taken. -Engage directly with operational teams on site, providing clear interpretation and support for the practical application of engineering policy. -Communicate effectively to describe findings, including presenting to relevant managers and stakeholders up to a senior leader level. -Manage personal performance and productivity autonomously to maximise the provision of assurance across the licence areas within the assigned time budget. -Prioritise and perform assurance checks specifically allocated to recently introduced engineering or asset-related policy changes.

Requirements

• m365
• overhead lines
• driving licence
• auditing
• craft authorisations
• hv/lv

What You Bring

This is a field-based role requiring extensive travel across all our licence areas to complete your work and we’re open to candidates being based in any of our four licence areas of East Midlands, West Midlands, South West and Wales. National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check. Whether auditing our direct-labour teams, contractors, or third parties, your reports must be factual, timely, and impactful, providing clear learning outcomes and tangible next steps to embed a culture of compliance and best practice across the business. An exciting opportunity is available for a Policy Application Specialist with a dedicated focus on overhead line work. -Expert technical understanding of company engineering policies, procedures, and all related safety requirements -Above-average level of IT proficiency in modern digital workspace platforms such as M365 (including Teams, Excel, and Word) for report generation and data analysis -A fundamental understanding of auditing techniques and principles - formal training or qualifications in auditing is desirable but not essential. -Comprehensive practical experience working on and near the high and low-voltage electricity distribution network -Great communication and interpersonal skills, including proven ability in formal report writing, confidently delivering presentations, and effectively coaching operational teams for improvement -Full UK driving licence is mandatory for extensive site travel -Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to autonomously plan, organise, and manage a business-wide assurance programme within time and resource budgets -Prior, practical experience working on overhead lines is essential -Comfortable and capable of communicating and presenting factual findings up to senior leadership level -Advanced knowledge of company engineering policy and relevant industry rules and regulations -Must hold up-to-date and current overhead craft authorisations, including but not exhaustive: Live Overhead AP/SAP (Authorised Person/Senior Authorised Person), First Aid, Pole-Top Rescue, Substation Access, and MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) etc.

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About National Grid

-Plays a critical role in delivering electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses. -Operates in both the UK and US, ensuring safe and reliable energy distribution. -Deeply involved in the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind and solar projects. -Key projects include cross-border power links to improve energy security and integrating low-carbon solutions. -Continually innovates to meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impact. -Operates in both electricity and natural gas distribution across a vast geographical area in the US. -Invests in sustainability initiatives and clean energy infrastructure.

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Security Clearance

-subject to a satisfactory barring service (dbs) check -may require triannual checks and additional screening levels