Electrical Maintenance Oil and Gas Electrical Engineer with 3phase knowledge required to perform Engineering Maintenance on offshore equipment but this is an onshore role. You will work on various electrical equipment ranging from oil platform cabins including fire and gas panels, power distribution panels, emergency lights, transformers, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Diesel Powerpacks, drilling control panels, generators and diesel Engines and various drilling downhole equipment. The equipment is typically both Electrical and Mechanical you will also be involved in repairing, maintaining and preparing equipment for international offshore Jack Up Rigs, Semi Submersible Rigs and Well Intervention Vessels. ....Read more...
Electrical Maintenance Oil and Gas Electrical Engineer with 3phase knowledge required to perform Engineering Maintenance on offshore equipment but this is an onshore role. You will work on various electrical equipment ranging from oil platform cabins including fire and gas panels, power distribution panels, emergency lights, transformers, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Diesel Powerpacks, drilling control panels, generators and diesel Engines and various drilling downhole equipment. The equipment is typically both Electrical and Mechanical you will also be involved in repairing, maintaining and preparing equipment for international offshore Jack Up Rigs, Semi Submersible Rigs and Well Intervention Vessels. ....Read more...
Field Services Engineer required to work on the installation, test, troubleshot and maintenance of switchgear for Marine, Industrial and Offshore clients, (some overseas travel as required). You will be joining an experienced, highly skilled and motivated team who ensure the safe execution of all Service Projects. The goal is to consistently provide customers with an excellent switchgear and ancillary equipment Servicing, Upgrade, Preventative maintenance and Life Extension from the workshop, customers site, offshore or marine.
Skills
Electrical switchgear operation, maintenance and fault finding.
Offshore or marine working.
Time served electrical engineering apprentice
ONC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
Protection relay testing, Air Circuit Breaker testing, Retrofits ACB's, MCCB's and Switches, Breaker servicing, Thermographic Survey, Partial Discharge testing, Oil Circuit Breake service and test, Asbestos Arc Chute replacement, Asbestos Fuseswitch Shroud replacement, and Off shore Service and Maintenance.
Responsibilities
Respond to customer enquiries for technical support, advice and future service offerings including quotations.
Safely perform Service related tasks such as.
Switchgear service and maintenance
Switchgear upgrades and life extension projects
Protection relay testing and upgrade.
Switchgear breakdown investigation and repair
Undertaking pre mobilisation duties, including but not limited to, Project Specific Risk Assessments, Method Statements, etc.....Read more...
Field Services Engineer required to work on the installation, test, troubleshot and maintenance of switchgear for Marine, Industrial and Offshore clients, (some overseas travel as required). You will be joining an experienced, highly skilled and motivated team who ensure the safe execution of all Service Projects. The goal is to consistently provide customers with an excellent switchgear and ancillary equipment Servicing, Upgrade, Preventative maintenance and Life Extension from the workshop, customers site, offshore or marine.
Skills
Electrical switchgear operation, maintenance and fault finding.
Offshore or marine working.
Time served electrical engineering apprentice
ONC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
Protection relay testing, Air Circuit Breaker testing, Retrofits ACB's, MCCB's and Switches, Breaker servicing, Thermographic Survey, Partial Discharge testing, Oil Circuit Breake service and test, Asbestos Arc Chute replacement, Asbestos Fuseswitch Shroud replacement, and Off shore Service and Maintenance.
Responsibilities
Respond to customer enquiries for technical support, advice and future service offerings including quotations.
Safely perform Service related tasks such as.
Switchgear service and maintenance
Switchgear upgrades and life extension projects
Protection relay testing and upgrade.
Switchgear breakdown investigation and repair
Undertaking pre mobilisation duties, including but not limited to, Project Specific Risk Assessments, Method Statements, etc.....Read more...
Oil and Gas drilling equipment Reliability Engineer required: this role would be a good fit for a Field Maintenance Technician looking to be onshore.
In this role you will be part of a hands on team preparing Oil and Gas equipment for offshore and land operations.
You will
Verify the status of equipment certifications and calibrations.
Perform or assist in final function testing such as calibration, inspection, certification or verification, which may include Wireline Operational Combination Check, pressure test, measurement calibration, metrological inspection.
Prepare equipment and associated critical spares for shipment and staging to a pre-determined location or loading zone.
Load equipment onto trucks in the absence of base or operational planning support, or the Equipment Readiness Operator or Technician.
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Oil and Gas drilling equipment Reliability Engineer required: this role would be a good fit for a Field Maintenance Technician looking to be onshore.
In this role you will be part of a hands on team preparing Oil and Gas equipment for offshore and land operations.
You will
Verify the status of equipment certifications and calibrations.
Perform or assist in final function testing such as calibration, inspection, certification or verification, which may include Wireline Operational Combination Check, pressure test, measurement calibration, metrological inspection.
Prepare equipment and associated critical spares for shipment and staging to a pre-determined location or loading zone.
Load equipment onto trucks in the absence of base or operational planning support, or the Equipment Readiness Operator or Technician.
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Immediate starts for x3 Offshore Subsea Engineers for a 3 week project to work on rig decommissioning open-water installations.
This role involves overseeing the safe and efficient decommissioning of over 50 subsea wellheads.
As a Field Service Specialist / Hydraulic Engineer
Safe Decommissioning Operations: Removing plugs, preparing wellheads for off-rig transport, and conducting thorough safety inspections of unused plugs.
Tubing Operations: Cutting, punching, and setting plugs to facilitate the secure removal of wells.
Rig Connections: Seamlessly managing rig connections, surface operations, and water systems for plugging and abandoning wells.
You will be joining an innovative global technology company during a period of growth, where we are driving energy innovation and sustainability in new and exciting ways.
Responsibilities
Efficient Wellhead & Hydraulic Operations: Operate valves, land wellheads, and perform tasks such as circulating fluids, cutting tubing, and setting plugs to ensure safe well shutdowns.
Rig Connections & Surface Operations: Use lightweight equipment to connect rigs, manage water systems, and safely plug and abandon wells.
Reliable Wellhead Maintenance & Safety: Extend the longevity of older wells through thorough inspections and safe reconnections to prevent damage.
Requirements
Proven expertise in subsea operations, particularly in deep-water or open-water environments.
Strong ability to address complex challenges and deliver exceptional results under high-pressure, technically demanding conditions.
Hydraulic and ball valve experience (advantageous).
Mechanical background and understanding of mechanical systems (preferable).
Open-water experience (strongly desirable but not essential).
Immediate startMust have offshore certs£750 per day3week contract, 3 week off, 3 week back on. (6 week in total)
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Subsea Controls Electronics / Electrical Engineer required to work on the design, development and supply of products and services for subsea control and distribution to offshore oil and gas clients.
Skills and experience
Office-based electronics or electrical engineering experience of subsea controls.
Experience with the design and operation of Production Control Systems.
Concept design, detailed design and engineering delivery of electronics control systems.
PCB design and layout.
Experience with the introduction of new products from concept through to design and delivery ideally:
Subsea Electronic Modules.
Subsea Communications Profibus, Canbus, Modbus or Ethernet protocols.
DC or AC power distribution, low (240 V), medium (600 V) or high (1000 V) voltage units.
Subsea Power and Communication Units.
Electrical Test Unit and Master Control Station experience.
Responsibilities
Own and engineer the package from function design specification to design, engineering, manufacturing and testing.
Working closely with the New Product Initiative Team to support the delivery of NPI programs and assisting in defining the technology gaps to drive future NPI alignment.
Generating specifications, test procedures, operating manuals and other technical documentation required for project deliverables.
Ensuring and verifying technical compliance of products with specification, codes, standards, and client technical requirements.
Ensuring that the product design conforms to field proven or qualified technologies.
Oversee manufacturing, delivery and repair work, product testing and commissioning including electrical fault diagnostics, IR, TDR and oscilloscope for tests, installation and commissioning.
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Subsea Controls Electronics / Electrical Engineer required to work on the design, development and supply of products and services for subsea control and distribution to offshore oil and gas clients.
Skills and experience
Office-based electronics or electrical engineering experience of subsea controls.
Experience with the design and operation of Production Control Systems.
Concept design, detailed design and engineering delivery of electronics control systems.
PCB design and layout.
Experience with the introduction of new products from concept through to design and delivery ideally:
Subsea Electronic Modules.
Subsea Communications Profibus, Canbus, Modbus or Ethernet protocols.
DC or AC power distribution, low (240 V), medium (600 V) or high (1000 V) voltage units.
Subsea Power and Communication Units.
Electrical Test Unit and Master Control Station experience.
Responsibilities
Own and engineer the package from function design specification to design, engineering, manufacturing and testing.
Working closely with the New Product Initiative Team to support the delivery of NPI programs and assisting in defining the technology gaps to drive future NPI alignment.
Generating specifications, test procedures, operating manuals and other technical documentation required for project deliverables.
Ensuring and verifying technical compliance of products with specification, codes, standards, and client technical requirements.
Ensuring that the product design conforms to field proven or qualified technologies.
Oversee manufacturing, delivery and repair work, product testing and commissioning including electrical fault diagnostics, IR, TDR and oscilloscope for tests, installation and commissioning.
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Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and
technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and
efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.
The role
.An exciting opportunity has arisen at Fugro in Aberdeen for a Processing Support Lead based on a 6 month fixed term contract with scope for extension We are looking to bring in a Processing Support Lead to strengthen our Marine Asset Integrity (MAI) business line. Based in Aberdeen, you will report to the MAI Client Deliverables Manager and work closely with the Processing Supervisor Lead and inspection personnel on and offshore. You will be responsible for all vessel and platform inspection support to increase
efficiency and develop new ways of working. This includes overseeing the
execution, ongoing progress, and final deliverables for MAI Client Deliverables department projects.
The role ensures the safe, efficient, and profitable execution and delivery of ROV vessel-based pipeline and structural and platform-based inspections. It involves overseeing the recruitment and selection of offshore staff, delivering service line-specific onboarding for new hires, and managing leavers' processes. You will address employee relations issues such as disciplinaries, grievances, and performance improvement plans, and apply HR standards and processes,
including absence management, holidays and leave of absence, and expenses, in liaison with crewing. Performance management, talent management, and succession planning are key responsibilities, along with resourcing the correct number of operational staff for the service line's planned activities. Ensuring the staff pool is well-trained and managing staff competency in coordination with the Offshore Personnel Development Team is essential. The role also involves managing teams responsible for technical project planning and mobilizations, overseeing engineering, vessels, logistics, operational procedures, equipment procurement, logistics, and the repair and planned maintenance of owned
assets. Clear and accurate communication is crucial to link the offshore team with support services and to plan for upcoming projects and mobilizations.
A typical day involves ensuring all work is undertaken to the highest quality and professionalism in accordance with the company Integrated Management System and project-specific documentation. You will ensure final deliverables are completed and issued in line with the contractual delivery schedule. Identifying personal training needs, bringing them to the attention of the
department manager, and taking full advantage of the training opportunities provided is important. All activities must be carried out with the highest regard to the health and safety of all involved and to the protection of the environment and prevention of pollution. You will oversee the installation and management of integrity databases within the office and worksites, identify, research, and
recommend new ways of working, including software, hardware, and workflows, and provide inspection support throughout project life cycles.
The ideal candidate will have formal qualifications to a minimum of a Bachelor level in Engineering or IT, CSWIP 3.4u or 3.3u, and offshore experience working with ROVs as an Inspection Engineer and/or Hydrographic Data Processor. Proficiency in MS Office, good IT skills, the ability to understand technical
engineering drawings, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude are essential. Experience with COABIS, Apollo, and NEXUS, the ability to
generate electronic reports, and experience with digital video, image editing, and eventing packages are desirable.
What we offer:
Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.
Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including a contributory pension scheme
Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies.
Option to lease an electric car.
Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion
At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.
Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciatedApply for this ad Online!....Read more...
Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.
The role
Fugro are looking for a Senior Engineer, based in Aberdeen, to join its Structural Monitoring team, part of the Fugro Marine Asset Integrity EUAF business line. The team is passionate about data and provides asset integrity solutions for offshore energy structures. We acquire, process, and analyse Geo-data to unlock insights, helping our clients manage their risk and ultimately creating a safe and liveable world. The Structural Monitoring team is a global centre of excellence within Fugro and projects are delivered worldwide in conjunction with regional Fugro offices. You will be involved in the entire lifecycle of projects, from coordination, budget and design through to assembly and test, site work planning, to data processing and reporting. Working to strict quality and QHSSE standards. This is an interesting, rewarding and varied role where you can develop further skills, apply theory in practice and make a difference.
Note that occasional travel, including overseas, may be required.
Who we’re looking for:
We are looking for someone who is versatile, reliable, and efficient at managing and executing projects. We require first class communicators that adopt a proactive and systematic approach along with:
BSc First degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline.
An interest in developing and delivering solutions to solve real-world client problems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Experience working in an Instrumentation or data analysis role.
An understanding of sensors and data acquisition, or previous experience in such.
Experience using MATLAB or similar to process data.
Experience in writing technical reports.
Excellent knowledge of the English language (verbal and written).
Some project management experience and budgetary awareness.
Experience of Health and Safety matters as applicable to offshore energy work.
What we offer:
Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. To be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.
An environment where you can use your skills and actively contribute to project delivery but also innovation.
Career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme, life assurance and private medical insurance.
Flexible working hours and, after 6 months, the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with company hybrid working policies.
An externally provided Employee Assistance Program.
Benefits and discounts platform.
25 days annual leave.
Option to buy up to 5 days annual leave.
Option to lease an electric car.
Encouragement towards professional development and chartered status.
Our view on diversity, equity, and inclusion
At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
This role is based within our Customer Connections Team. This is the department that connects customers - such as data centres, battery storage projects, offshore wind farms, transport networks and solar farms - to the electricity transmission network.
It’s a collaborative effort, and at any one time there are between 300-400 people working within the department. Their expertise includes: construction, project management, commercial, analytical, account management, communications, power system engineering and feasibility engineering.
During your time on the programme, a big part of your training will be on our specialised power system simulation software to:
Analyse new generation, demand and interconnectors, using the results to design network upgrades
Understand the impact these changes have on the performance of the overall system
Ensure the transmission network is planned to acceptable and safe limits by comparing results with relevant industry standards (e.g., the Security and Quality of Supply Standards)
Simulate events such as faults and outages to see how the transmission network behaves over a range of network conditions
Working alongside experienced engineers across various departments to identify technical issues and decide on outcomes that affect not just the company, but the network as a whole
Performing calculations on real network and customer data
Providing technical insight to other roles
Collaborating with other roles to understand the physical space constraints and customer priorities alongside your technical results to formulate a holistic design
Getting involved in innovative projects, outside of business as usual
Collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the business.
Training:This role is a fantastic entry way into a career as an Electrical Power Network Engineer. During your programme:
You’ll gain further qualifications on your programme such as a IAM Certificate in Asset Management and SHEA. Most of your training programme will be off job learning. This is a mix of studies at Loughborough College, study time within your work placement for exams and coursework as well as integral National Grid training at our Centre of Excellence in Eakring.
You’ll regularly be staying away from home (either in Eakring or Loughborough through prebooked accommodation) to attend your training sessions.
During your on job time, you’ll complete a series of work based project tasks linked to your National Grid job role that will form part of your of your ‘end point assessment’ for the qualification. Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will join National Grid as a Power Network Engineer
Employer Description:National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. We’re 30,000 colleagues strong. In the UK, National Grid don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt. The world of energy is changing beyond recognition as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.Working Hours :Monday – Friday, daytime hours (08.00 - 16.00, 09.00 - 17.00).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Patience,Adaptable,Safety,Reliable,Responsible....Read more...
Machinery Manager Shipyard
Reporting Structure
Reports To: Chief Operations Officer Direct Reports: Heads of Department (HOD), Engineers, Foremen
Job Summary
The Machinery Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Mechanical Department, ensuring projects are executed safely, within quality standards, and on budget. The role includes monitoring departmental performance against financial targets, identifying areas of improvement, and implementing corrective actions to support the organization’s overall operational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily operations of the mechanical department in both onboard and workshop environments, ensuring compliance with established processes and procedures.
Develop and manage departmental budgets, including manpower, operational expenditure (OPEX), and capital expenditure (CAPEX).
Ensure effective management of materials, equipment, personnel, and administrative processes.
Review project scopes, establish objectives and schedules, and oversee production to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.
Coordinate with project managers, clients, and other stakeholders to resolve project-related issues.
Optimize the use of manpower, equipment, and resources while maintaining cost control and efficiency throughout the year.
Implement systems to track and monitor productivity metrics and drive continuous improvement.
Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, development, and innovation.
Ensure all activities are properly documented for billing and reporting purposes.
Maintain alignment with the organization’s value chain throughout all operations.
Approve the procurement of necessary equipment, spares, and materials.
Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards, fostering a safe and sustainable work environment.
Promote employee wellbeing, adhering to health and safety protocols, participating in wellness programs, and addressing workplace concerns proactively.
Key Competencies and Performance Indicators
Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse teams.
Effective inventory management and resource allocation.
Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated ability in planning, organizing, and controlling departmental operations.
Proven track record in full lifecycle product development and achieving operational goals.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including active listening and conflict resolution.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include a Diploma or Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) Class 3 to 1 (Motor Ship), or equivalent credentials.
Project management certification is advantageous.
Experience:
A minimum of 10 years of experience in the marine industry, with extensive knowledge in ship engines and machining tools.
At least 3–4 years of experience in a managerial role overseeing production and operations in ship repair, conversion, new building, offshore, or related fields.
If this position is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to jskinner@navis-consulting.com or call +44 2392 322357.
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This role is based within our Customer Connections Team. This is the department that connects customers — such as data centres, battery storage projects, offshore wind farms, transport networks and solar farms — to the electricity transmission network.
It’s a collaborative effort, and at any one time there are between 300-400 people working within the department. Their expertise includes: construction, project management, commercial, analytical, account management, communications, power system engineering and feasibility engineering.
The connections process is key to delivering the capacity needed for an efficient and renewable transmission network and we need to deliver an increasing number of highly complex and exciting new projects. In this role you would play a crucial role in enabling us to do this.
As a CE Higher Apprentice, you can expect to be involved in any number of the below activities:
Support the development and costing for less complex customer connection investment up to the point that a proposal has been developed and an investment driver has been established.
Develop a range of costed delivery programme options for each project to discuss with the customer to ensure best fit and solution with their requirements.
Drive customer and stakeholder satisfaction through positive engagement and work pro-actively to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Support the investment process for a portfolio of less complex customer investments up to and including the handover to the EPC Project Manager.
Support the scheme team, actively managing key stakeholders to ensure their timely input and agreement to the selection and development of investments, pursuant to timely approvals.
Develop the least cost, optimal, efficient and safe solution in line with CDM Regulations and SHESQ considerations. Document all residual design issues, CDM issues, hazards and risks.
Undertake the required site and condition assessments, and support the consenting, type registration, cost estimation, programme risk mitigation and innovation activities to enable the delivery vehicle to implement the solution on site.
Produce all required project documentation, ensuring governance is maintained throughout the investment process whilst also demonstrating the implementation of lessons learned and best practice.
Monitor and control the investment throughout the investment process and provide competent, accurate and timely financial forecasting information to support regulatory reporting, and business and capital planning.
Enact the role of Client's Delegated Representative and where appropriate, Principle Designer.
Training Outcome:You will be a Connections Engineer at National Grid.Employer Description:National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. We’re 30,000 colleagues strong. In the UK, National Grid don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt. The world of energy is changing beyond recognition as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.Working Hours :Monday – Friday, daytime hours (0800-1600, 0900-1700)Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Patience,Adaptable,Safety,Reliable,Responsible....Read more...
This role is based within our Customer Connections Team. This is the department that connects customers — such as data centres, battery storage projects, offshore wind farms, transport networks and solar farms — to the electricity transmission network.
It’s a collaborative effort, and at any one time there are between 300-400 people working within the department. Their expertise includes: construction, project management, commercial, analytical, account management, communications, power system engineering and feasibility engineering.
During your time on the programme, a big part of your training will be on our specialised power system simulation software to:
Analyse new generation, demand and interconnectors, using the results to design network upgrades
Understand the impact these changes have on the performance of the overall system
Ensure the transmission network is planned to acceptable and safe limits by comparing results with relevant industry standards (e.g., the Security and Quality of Supply Standards)
Simulate events such as faults and outages to see how the transmission network behaves over a range of network conditions
Working alongside experienced engineers across various departments to identify technical issues and decide on outcomes that affect not just the company, but the network as a whole
Performing calculations on real network and customer data
Providing technical insight to other roles
Collaborating with other roles to understand the physical space constraints and customer priorities alongside your technical results to formulate a holistic design
Getting involved in innovative projects, outside of business as usual
Collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the business
Training:Most of your training programme will be off job learning. This is a mix of studies at Loughborough College, study time within your work placement for exams and coursework as well as integral National Grid training at our Centre of Excellence in Eakring.
You’ll regularly be staying away from home (either in Eakring or Loughborough through prebooked accommodation) to attend your training sessions.
During your on job time, you’ll complete a series of work based project tasks linked to your National Grid job role that will form part of your of your ‘end point assessment’ for the qualification.Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the programme, you will join National Grid as a Power Systems Engineer.Employer Description:National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. We’re 30,000 colleagues strong. In the UK, National Grid don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt. The world of energy is changing beyond recognition as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.Working Hours :Monday – Friday, daytime hours (0800-1600, 0900-1700)Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Patience,Adaptable,Safety,Reliable,Responsible....Read more...
This apprenticeship has multiple roles which sit in two areas of the business. The first is based within our Customer Connections Team. This is the department that connects customers — such as data centres, battery storage projects, offshore wind farms, transport networks and solar farms — to the electricity transmission network.
The second is based in Infrastructure, Development and Delivery (IDD). This department is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of major new infrastructure across nuclear, cables, substations, overhead lines, and visual impact provisions. They’re fully accountable for projects agreed through Network Operations Assessments including optioneering and safe delivery of high value, highly complex projects of significant interest to time.
During the application process, you will learn more about these business areas and will be placed in one of them should you be successful.
It’s a collaborative effort, and at any one time there are between 300-400 people working within the department. Their expertise includes: construction, project management, commercial, analytical, account management, communications, power system engineering and feasibility engineering.
The connections process is key to delivering the capacity needed for an efficient and renewable transmission network and we need to deliver an increasing number of highly complex and exciting new projects. In this role you would play a crucial role in enabling us to do this.
As a CE Higher Apprentice, you can expect to be involved in any number of the below activities:
Support the development and costing for less complex customer connection investment up to the point that a proposal has been developed and an investment driver has been established.
Develop a range of costed delivery programme options for each project to discuss with the customer to ensure best fit and solution with their requirements.
Drive customer and stakeholder satisfaction through positive engagement and work pro-actively to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Support the investment process for a portfolio of less complex customer investments up to and including the handover to the EPC Project Manager.
Support the scheme team, actively managing key stakeholders to ensure their timely input and agreement to the selection and development of investments, pursuant to timely approvals.
Develop the least cost, optimal, efficient and safe solution in line with CDM Regulations and SHESQ considerations. Document all residual design issues, CDM issues, hazards and risks.
Undertake the required site and condition assessments, and support the consenting, type registration, cost estimation, programme risk mitigation and innovation activities to enable the delivery vehicle to implement the solution on site.
Produce all required project documentation, ensuring governance is maintained throughout the investment process whilst also demonstrating the implementation of lessons learned and best practice.
Monitor and control the investment throughout the investment process and provide competent, accurate and timely financial forecasting information to support regulatory reporting, and business and capital planning.
Enact the role of Client's Delegated Representative and where appropriate, Principle Designer.
Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will join National Grid as a Connections Engineer.
Employer Description:National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. We’re 30,000 colleagues strong. In the UK, National Grid don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt. The world of energy is changing beyond recognition as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.Working Hours :Monday – Friday, daytime hours (08.00 - 1600, 09.00 - 17.00).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Patience,Adaptable,Safety,Reliable,Responsible....Read more...
