Head of Network Design

6 days ago

Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom ESP Utilities Group Ltd Full time
Head of Network Design


ESP is seeking an ambitious, forward-thinking, and innovative individual with strong electric engineering design knowledge who can bring solutions to the needs of our customers and developers.

Reporting to the Operations Director with the ability to lead team members and take the lead on strategic projects, the individual will have strong knowledge of LV, HV and preferably EHV networks.

Supported by the wider senior team they will also deliver gas, water and heat network design assurance.


The role will be expected to lead on customer connection discussions on and off site with major UK developers, consultants, and customers.


For this role we are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious person, with the ability to show a willingness to take ownership of issues and seek resolutions.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong managerial skills, a customer focused approach, an ability to drive performance across a team and deliver key strategic priorities as a member of the senior leadership team.


Key AccountabilitiesnThe Head of Network Design is primarily responsible for ensuring that customer designs (UIP, ICP, SLP or outsourced) designs are compliant to ESP design standards, network analysis and capacity requests and for collaborating with our customers and developers to ensure that ESP adopt safe, reliable, and efficient networks.


They will be responsible for leading a focused and efficient team, committed to ensuring design and network planning activities are completed to the highest possible standard, in line with ESPUG's Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).


The Head of Network Design will be responsible for ensuring that load and generation requests are managed to required SLAs.

ESPUG operates a three-tiered approach to assurance.

The Head of Network Design will be responsible for the first line of assurance for all activities within the Design and Network planning teams remit.

Responsibilities Include


Lead a team of Design Support Engineers building quality relationships with direct reports; including completion of personal development plans etc.nEnsuring compliance with design, construction and safety standards as appropriate within the Design Team across Electricity, Gas, Water, Heat.nLiaison with customers and developers over network design proposals and issues to ensure compliance with ESP design and construction policies and standards.nVerification of applications for connections on to the upstream operator's network made by customers associated with asset adoption works.nManage applications made by other network operator's or customers for connections on to ESP networks including evaluation of any network reinforcement requirements.nManage the relationship between ESP and all upstream parties for capacity and demand negotiations.nDelivery of CAD designs and drawings where required.nIdentify Land Rights requirements according to ESP Policy.

Collaborate with the ESP Land Rights Team.nCollaborate with internal stakeholders to support the delivery of a successful customer journey and offer insight to how the Design Team operates.nDevelopment of safety and risk assessment requirements required at the design and adoption stages of a project.nEnsuring that the requirements of the ESPUG's Health and Safety Policy are met.nEnsuring that the requirements of the ESPUG's Asset Management System are met.nParticipation in reviews and updates of the current operational procedures and technical standards.nWorking collaboratively with other teams across the organisation to deliver business objectives.

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Commercial, Delivery Team (EV, Private Networks, Battery, Direct to Developer)nGuarantee productivity within Design Team by ensuring effective productivity measures on in place and team members performance is managed appropriately.nAct as escalation for complaints/complex queries and set the standard for delivering excellent customer service in the approach used to manage these promptly and professionally.nDrive a focus on our operational strategic pillars across the Design Team by nurturing an understanding of how they link with day-to-day activities.nShare regular presentations, management information and reports with senior management team and with wider business as appropriate.nDevelop and sustain team resilience by ensuring appropriate training (internal & external) is delivered, standard operating procedure documents are maintained and all workstreams are resourced in line with needs of SLAs.nLead an optimisation of processes across the team by driving a focus on continuous improvement ensuring to prioritise improvements that will have the greatest impact on customers and team performance.


Person SpecificationnA degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and be a member of the IET (preferably Chartered).nExperience in a Leadership role with a strong focus on driving performancenExcellent working knowledge of Microsoft productsnA good understanding of CAD drawing.nElectricity network design experience with the ability to use IT based design software.

nBackground within either the utilities or distribution industriesnExperience of EHV (up to 132kV)nMulti utility skill setnAn in-depth knowledge of electric network designnKnowledge of private networksnKnowledge of battery storage connections

Benefits include:
nHolidays: 24 days, going up to 25 after 3 years and up to 26 after 5 years of employment. The company gives you the opportunity to buy/sell up to 3 days per year.

nBonusnEnhance PensionnPrivate Medical InsurancenLife insurancenEmployee Rewards Portal:
access to exclusive discounts and flexible benefits such as Cycle to Work and EV car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

nEnhanced Family Friendly benefits:
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and paid time off when receiving fertility treatment

nVolunteering day:
one day a year fully paid.

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