Overhead Lines Planner

Integrated Utility Services

The Role

Overview

Plan, develop, deliver HV & LV overhead line projects for Northern Powergrid.

Key Responsibilities

  • as-built drawings
  • monthly invoicing
  • kpi management
  • safety audits
  • project planning
  • client reporting

Tasks

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, developing, and delivering overhead line projects for both HV & LV works in Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne & Wear/Teesside region for Northern Powergrid. Ensure delivery of all overhead line projects safely, to a quality standard, programme, and budget and to the satisfaction of the client. -Manage the completion and submission of all OHL site construction works (as-built drawings etc.) to the Client where necessary. -Work with the technical administrator in order to ensure the efficient and timely submission of monthly invoices to the Client for works planned and completed. -Oversees daily operations efficiently, ensuring resources are used effectively and tasks are completed to a high standard. -Control and manage all overhead line programmes and KPI registers in relation their own works. -Communicates clearly and respectfully, ensuring information is understood by diverse audiences. -Provides friendly, professional support to customers by understanding their needs and resolving issues efficiently. -Control and manage monthly income and cost levels relevant to work planned. -Ensure that all work planned is achieved in a timely manner adhering to all relevant DNO guaranteed standards. -Ensure that all work planned has been commercially assessed and all income, costs and variations have been considered and agreed with the client. -Produce information for the operation manager for the completion of weekly and monthly reports where required. -Makes informed, timely decisions by evaluating options, considering risks, and choosing the most effective solution. -Provide KPI, planned and actual, performance and monitoring information to the Operation Manager. -Attend, document and manage their own actions from the internal weekly team progress meetings. -Complete task instructions that include all necessary documentation such as work instructions, safe digs, switching schedules, construction plans, page per poles etc. -Collaborates effectively with colleagues by sharing ideas, supporting others, and contributing to group success. -Manage the documentation for planned work such as interruption cards, safe digs, surveys, council notices etc. -Carry out safety audits as per the business audit schedules. -Manage the organising of all support activities where required in their team (such as plant and machinery, TMA etc.)

Requirements

  • nebosh
  • microsoft office
  • electrical hnc
  • driving licence
  • leadership
  • ohl planning

What You Bring

-IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH. -A strong acumen for organisation and managing of projects of various sizes. -Experience in the industry or similar industries around the planning and setting personnel to work. -Use of Microsoft Office Applications – specifically office, word & excel. -HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (for example a relevant degree or A-level) -Shows the ability to guide, motivate, and support others to achieve shared goals. -Full UK Driving Licence – with less than 9 points on license. -Experience of street works and engaging with local authorities. -GSCE’s - A-C in Math’s & English -Held DNO authority codes and had experience working on the OHL network. -Experience planning both LV and HV OHL outage works in DNO areas.

Benefits

(Salary has room to progress via a technical competency scheme) A car allowance scheme Enrolment into our double matched pension scheme Salary range: £57,960 - £69,214 (working a 48-hour week)

The Company

About Integrated Utility Services

-With a focus on providing services across the energy, water, and telecom sectors, the company has grown into a trusted partner for major UK infrastructure projects. -The business has delivered large-scale projects ranging from energy distribution networks to water treatment and installation of telecom services. -It has been involved in the development of critical energy infrastructure, including smart grid technologies and renewable energy projects. -Offering a range of services from civil engineering and construction to maintenance and repair, the company has become a key player in the UK's utility sector. -Notable projects include nationwide water network upgrades and the deployment of advanced fiber optic networks for telecom providers. -The company prides itself on its innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve service delivery and enhance operational efficiency.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

High Voltage Electrical Infrastructure

Substations

Electrical Distribution Systems

Power Transformers

Protection and Control Systems

Earthing Arrangements

SCADA and Remote Control

Battery & Charger Installations

Adoptable Utility Networks

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