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Investment Case Lead

National Grid

The Role

Overview

Develop and assure business cases for energy infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • cost-benefit
  • digital integration
  • methodology development
  • business case
  • stakeholder coordination
  • quality assurance

Tasks

-Providing guidance and support to internal teams on the development of the full business case for projects -Engagement with digital teams to identify and use available technologies to improve the accuracy and efficiency of project development. -Completing the cost-benefit analysis for projects, where required, and co-ordinating with stakeholders to gather the data / information required -Additionally, you’ll be invited to identify new digital improvements to aid decision making and data management, and may be required to represent the team in forums. -Support in evolving the cost-benefit analysis model including research and best practice in quantifying social, economic and environmental benefits -Support the Investment/ Business Case Manager in quality assuring the business cases – reviewing against best practice guidance and ensuring the business case meets guidance requirements. -Assisting in the development of the initial business case for projects before handing it over to construction teams -Developing methodologies to quantify how societal benefits can be included in our Cost Benefit Analysis to ultimately enhance the decision-making process for our projects -Coordinating with internal stakeholders (consenting, lands, external affairs, procurement and all construction project related teams) to collect relevant information for the development of robust business cases

Requirements

  • green book
  • spreadsheets
  • databases
  • cost benefit
  • stakeholder management
  • business cases

What You Bring

-Evidenced experience reviewing and quality assuring businesses cases to ensure a cohesive document that aligns with processes and procedures – aligning to HM Treasury Green Book principles. -The ability to utilise spreadsheets and databases to interpret, manipulate and extract data from large data sets -Evidenced experience in developing / authoring business cases and leading the development of cost benefit analysis models to assess project delivery options and analyse results – experience with the HM Treasury Green Book guidance and five-case model. -The capability to gather and synthesise evidence to draw insights and make recommendations -Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability and confidence to communicate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Distribution

Gas Transmission

Gas Distribution

Hydrogen Transmission

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

Infrastructure

Renewable Energy

Wind

Solar

Nuclear

Commercial

Residential

Industrial

Utilities

Transport

Water Resources

Government

Heavy Civil

Marine

Interview Process

-interviews will be held on november 7th via ms teams