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National Energy System Operator

Planning Standards Engineer (Gas & Hydrogen)

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National Energy System Operator
Managing and optimizing the energy system for a reliable and sustainable future.
Developing planning standards and policies for hydrogen and methane gas networks as part of the transformation to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
16d ago
£50,000 - £68,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Warwick, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Management
Consulting
Engineering
Project Management
Renewable Energy Solutions
Electrical Services
System Integration
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Electricity
Gas
Net Zero
Infrastructure
System Planning
System Security
Restoration Services
Role
What you would be doing
hydrogen engineering
standards review
network planning
team collaboration
project management
safety compliance
  • Contribute to growing NESO’s understanding on hydrogen and gas (methane) engineering standards
  • Support reviews of NGT’s TPC and other relevant standards
  • Development and documentation of the hydrogen network planning standards that will be applicable to NESO’s hydrogen network planning activities. Develop and maintain relevant engineering policies, technical standards and best practice
  • Work with relevant Strategic Energy Planning (SEP) directorate and wider NESO teams to ensure hydrogen network planning standards reflect various requirements such as security of supply, operability, deliverability. Provide support and guidance on gas and hydrogen engineering topics to wider teams in GWEND, SEP, NESO and in the wider industry
  • Support management in the Gas and Whole Energy Network Development (GWEND) department in the development of ways of working, working procedures and project management for your team including risk management and KPI monitoring
  • Assess whether policies and standards align with safety regulations and industry benchmarks, and ensure management is alerted to any misalignment or inconsistency
  • Maintain good working relationships with relevant engineers and teams within key stakeholders – in particular National Gas Transmission, licensed gas distribution networks, and relevant consumers
What you bring
chartered engineer
gas engineering
hydrogen networks
gas network
communication skills
  • Chartered Engineer in a relevant discipline or evidence of working towards chartership
  • Engineering knowledge of >7barg gas or hydrogen networks
  • An excellent communicator with excellent writing skills
  • Experience of developing gas engineering and/or gas network planning standards
Benefits
  • Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey
  • Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
  • Founded with a mission to ensure the energy system operates efficiently and reliably.
  • Specializes in managing the balance between energy supply and demand across a wide network.
  • Focuses on integrating renewable energy sources like wind and solar into the grid.
  • Has played a pivotal role in modernizing infrastructure to meet growing energy needs.
  • Committed to providing secure energy services while minimizing environmental impacts.
  • Works closely with stakeholders in the energy, transport, and utilities sectors.
  • Supports government and private sector projects with a focus on energy sustainability.
  • Has successfully managed several large-scale projects to upgrade energy transmission systems.
  • A leader in adapting energy infrastructure to accommodate the future needs of smart grids.
Culture + Values
  • Clean Power
  • Decarbonised Energy
  • Consumer Value
  • Customer Centricity
  • Digital Mindset
  • People Value
  • "We will show up openly and consistently, ensuring our actions and decisions are seen as informed, considered and balanced."
  • "We are committed to being inclusive and nurturing talent from all backgrounds, creating a deep sense of belonging across the organisation."
Environment + Sustainability
50% Renewable
Electricity from renewables
In 2024, half of Great Britain's electricity was generated from renewable sources.
UK Coal Phaseout
First G7 country coal-free
The UK became the first G7 country to completely phase out coal power in 2024.
  • Net Zero – enabling the government to deliver on its legally binding emissions targets.
  • Conducting Strategic Environmental Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessment and Marine Conservation Zone Assessment for future network plans (ongoing over next 12 months).
  • Pathway to 2030 and Beyond 2030 holistically coordinates offshore electricity generation network planning.
  • Developing Clean Power 2030 pathways, balancing services reform, zero carbon operation and connections reform under the Clean Power priority.
  • Strategic Planning includes safeguarding the environment while ensuring system resilience and consumer benefits in regional and whole-system energy plans.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Member of Inclusive Employers to embed inclusive practices and provide resources, expert advice and events.
  • Partnered with Disability Confident to improve recruitment, retention and development for colleagues with disabilities.
  • We believe our people perform at their best when they can be their true selves… only by embracing diversity, and being a truly inclusive organisation, can we accelerate the delivery of a zero‑carbon energy system.
  • Explicit commitment to fair representation of all demographics among employees.
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