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Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link 81286 - Project Engineer (Senior Authorised Person) This Project Engineer (Senior Authorised Person) will report to the Lead Field Engineer and will work within UKPN Services based in our Hampshire or Wiltshire office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £80,574 plus car and a bonus of 3% If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check Close Date: 19/08/2025 We also provide the following additional benefits Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Private medical cover/simply health Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose Deliver projects in the UK defence sector for all high profile client's. The role includes capital programme and NAMP projects in addition to electrical infrastructure works generated from the long-term operation and maintenance of 33kV/11kV/400V private network contracts. Although the core client's are based in and around Hampshire and Wiltshire you may also work on other similar projects across the UK Power Networks Services portfolio. We ask that you are an experienced 33kV Operational Project Engineer to work with the existing Project Team to provide the business with 33kV engineering support for specific critical 33kV activities including standby and emergency cover associated with electrical distribution equipment and infrastructure. Ensure safety management throughout all areas. Responsibility for delivery of all construction, maintenance and fault works to time, cost and quality. Ensure compliance with all procedures and work to a high standard of quality. Daily planning, coordination and real-time responsibility for the efficient utilisation of resources. Collaborate with HV/LV control - submission of HV/LV switching schedules, complete HV/LV network operations in accordance to distribution safety rules and procedures Support and provide technical support to field staff. Produce Risk Assessments and Method Statements for the safe delivery of projects work. Complete quality assurance checks of works completed and rectify any quality issues identified. Collaborate with and manage relationships with our customers to meet their expectations wherever possible. To be prepared to assist other sections e.g. organisational changes or system emergencies as determined by your experience. Complete out of hours safety/emergency response (Standby). Manage contractors, carrying out high & low voltage maintenance activities. Qualifications: Senior Authorised Person as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules - up to and including 33kV. HNC Electrical Engineering. Experience in distribution systems through the range 400v to 33kV. High Level of Customer Focus, adds value to the customer and ensures the team completes all projects to customer expectations. Team Working, manages and integrates well in a team and promotes good team work. You will achieve full Ministry of Defence Security Clearance. Identify problems, understand main issues and investigate alternatives. Hold full driving licence. You will work with minimal supervision to manage and prioritise a varied work load, and communicate with people at all levels. Work as part of a small team committed to the delivery of a high profile project. Use Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, MS Project and other custom software packages An understanding of Health and Safety and Environmental Legislation, CDM standards and focussed on safe working. Initiative, acts in the interest of the company to develop the business to agreed goals. Note: Candidates working towards full SAP status may be considered at a lower salary scale together with an agreed progression plan. Measures of Success: Success will be measured by the Project Engineer's understanding and management in the following areas: Technical competence Follow internal and external safety systems and quality systems Project management Resource-management Personal Characteristics Work as a Team Player in a dedicated team of project managers and support staff Able to prioritise and manage multiple projects at the same time Strong interpersonal skills Willing to challenge and be different rather than accepting the status quo Health & Safety Requirements Must be committed to the General Safety Policy statement, Zero Harm and any related safety programmes, must be aware of your contribution, including the requirement to monitor safety performance and compliance with the systems established to help maintain high safety standards. Must be familiar with the safety legislation that is relevant to your post and comply with the necessary statutory requirements. These will include the Health & Safety at Work Act, Fire Precautions Act and associated regulations. Ensure that the services provided in your area complies with all relevant safety and legal requirements. Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link This EHV Construction Project Engineer - SAP will report to the Lead Construction Engineer and will work within Capital Programme based in our Surrey region. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £80,574 plus car and a bonus of 3% If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check Close Date: 11/08/2025 We also provide the following additional benefits Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Private Health Insurance / SimplyHealth Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose The Project Engineer's role is to deliver the engineering activities within their allocated project team. To undertake the delivery of Construction requirements relating to the UK Power Networks owned assets and associated infrastructure under the direction of the Lead Project Engineer or Construction Manager as part of the Investment Delivery team. You will work with and support the Portfolio Managers, Programme Managers, Project Managers, Commissioning Engineer's, Alliance Partner, Contractors and other members of the Investment Delivery Management team in the delivery of our goals. Work with Commissioning Engineer's, Project Supervisors, Electrical Fitters, Alliance Partners and Contractors to undertake and complete the construction and delivery of a portfolio of projects in a safe manner. The Project Engineer will ensure delivery of Capital works Construction projects, Asset Portfolio Plan and Connections as directed by the Construction Manager, oversee the management of substation and cabling construction works. The position holder will work with team members to ensure safety management is maintained throughout all activities during the delivery of the engineering tasks following the UK Power Networks Stay Safe initiative. Principal Accountabilities Delivery of the Construction programmes for the UK Power Networks owned assets operating at voltages through the range 400V to 132kV Work with the Project Managers to ensure that all programmes of work are delivered to time, budget and quality drivers Work with Project Supervisors and EHV fitters to ensure the delivery of all electrical engineering activities Help manage budgets relating to the construction delivery and meet ongoing goals and record TQ's. RFI's and EWN is Proprietary system. As a team member work to ensure that UK Power Networks goals are achieved especially in Staff engagement and Customer satisfaction. Follow UK Power Networks Policies and Procedures Operate HV Distribution Protection Systems Test and Commission HV Distribution System Operate, Maintain and replace Control and Protection Systems Ensure compliance with CDM and UK Power Networks Health and Safety policies and procedures. Develop site specific H,S & E procedures Compliance with UK Power Networks quality policies Update Asset database in respect of project activities Responsible for both reactive and planned construction activities Perform fault investigation and repairs Modify equipment and drawings to ensure the efficient operation of the substations Ensure the compliance with the distribution safety rules during all activities Manage all contractors/staff working on site Undertake additional activities determined by the job level and competency Responsibilities: Co-ordinate daily construction and maintenance activities with Client / Principal Contractor's ensuring programmes are met. Collaborate with Outage Planning and Control centre regarding planning and coordination of circuit outages. Manage site work as an AP / SAP. Obtain quotations from suppliers and raise Purchase Order request in line with UK Power Networks Procurement Governance policies and procedures.Change Management - ensure early warning notices are brought to the attention of the Project Manager / Commercial Manager & Partners Provide technical support and act as appoint of reference for the Construction team When deputising for the Construction Manager deliver team briefings and give feed-back Identify potential project risks/opportunities (raise awareness within team/company) Work unsocial hours to respond to faults on system Assist the Construction Manager in the development of the ongoing Asset Portfolio Plan Represent UKPN at meetings with clients and contractors When undertaking engineering activities manage the team of employees and contractors for the delivery When undertaking engineering activities manage the compliance with all H&S procedures such as Putting People to Work and Distribution Safety Rules Qualifications Senior Authorised Person as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules - Preferable 132kV or 33kV however training will be provided to achieve this level of authorisation if authorised at 11kV. Experience in distribution systems through the range 400v to 132kV Educated to a minimum HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Working knowledge of distribution HV Systems Knowledge of Building Services Systems Read schematic drawings and understand content Identify problems, understand main issues and investigate alternatives Hold full driving licence Relevant Safety Qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH Knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly, where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

This 3rd Line Exec Support Engineer will report to the End User Service Manager and will work within the Information Systems directorate based in our London office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary depending on your skills, experience, and qualifications and a bonus of 7.5%. This role is based in our London HQ 5 days per week to ensure support to our Executives is always on hand. Close Date: 28/02/2025 We also provide the following additional benefits: Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme JOB PURPOSE: An Executive Desktop Support Technician to provide daily technical support for Senior Executives and their Administrative Assistants. We are looking for a very high level of technical proficiency and requires someone with executive presence and strong communication skills. You must quickly and effectively diagnose and resolve issues related to PCs, mobile devices, printers, videoconferencing, TEAMS, business application software, telecommunication issues, and potentially local network issues. Responsibilities: You will be located with executive personnel and will perform general IT maintenance tasks, resolving moderate to complex problems immediately; if needed, more complex IT issues will be coordinated with higher level support staff and Suppliers, with the team member owning and tracking the issues through to resolution. You will also recommend hardware and software solutions, including new product acquisitions and upgrades. You will be needed to conduct training programs designed to educate our Exec team about basic and specialized applications and Hardware. You will support executive-level conferences and events at the headquarters location and occasional offsite events (i.e. board meetings, leadership meetings) around the UK. The team member will be at the front line of corporate technology implementations, learning the new technologies, preparing the executive team for use, and supporting the technologies through their lifecycle. You will be part of the larger EUS 3rd line team and will perform other 3rd line responsibilities when not busy with our executive team. This can include: Receive technical end user calls/tickets direct from 2nd Line support for non-Exec personnel. Help with projects. Assist with Major IT Incidents as and when required. Provide application support (please refer to skills, qualifications, and experience). AD support and Maintenance. Required Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (equivalent) and/or 3+ years' relative experience with a large, global enterprise. At least one relevant industry certification to include MCSA, A+, Network+, Security+. Experience supporting internal desktop systems software and hardware, application training, and overall incident ownership and management. Experience working in support of desk side services with specific focus on supporting executive VP/VIP levels and their assistants. Experience supporting Microsoft Desktop/Laptops, Apple technologies and Devices and network connectivity. Experience with Enterprise Voice/TEAMS and Microsoft Outlook/Exchange, including advanced troubleshooting. Experience of iOS and Android mobile devices and experience with MDM solutions. Experience with SCCM for endpoint management and software delivery. Preferred Qualifications: Familiar with ITIL and ITSM processes. Familiarity with Service Now. Ability to multi-task, manage time and follow through with assignments. Health & Safety Responsibilities: Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control, and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors, and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence, and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly, where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

This Senior Solution Architect will report to the Architecture Manager and will work within the Information Services directorate based in our London, Ipswich or Crawley office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £90,000.00 and a bonus of 7.5%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote. Close Date: 27/02/2025 We also provide the following additional benefits: Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose We are looking for an experienced Senior Architect to enhance our Architecture function. This established role is dedicated to strengthening the impact of, and providing recommendations on, technology solutions within UKPN. As a Senior Architect, you will define and communicate the current and target state architectures across the enterprise to the broader architecture team. You will ensure that the solutions align with, and are informed by, our overarching strategy and architecture principles, supporting organisational goals. In your capacity as a Senior Architect, you will provide guidance, lead engagements, build relationships, and deliver service excellence to our partners. You will assist projects to deliver swiftly, providing subject matter expertise or leading the delivery of the Solution Architecture, utilising existing patterns and creating new ones as needed. You will take the lead on new solution and existing system transformation projects, expected to demonstrate thought leadership, comprehensive technology and solutions, and provide direction and advice for digital solutions. Dimensions Direct reports: none. Budget: none directly, influencing £2m in solutions and projects. Principal Accountabilities Influence technology strategy by collaborating with business teams and leadership, to understand our needs and ensure agreement on technical solutions. Engage with business counterparts in aligned directorates to become a trusted advisor and Solution partner. Provide recommendations to maximise the value of technology assets via their implementation, access and utilisation. Lead complex and technically challenging architectural transformations, coordinating technical SMEs across multiple vendors and internal technology teams. Lead on the design and implementation of enterprise solutions and roadmaps for different technology domains. Produce roadmaps that allow frequent and incremental delivery of value to the technology landscape. Perform architecture assessments of the existing technology landscape to identify any gaps that may exist and provide recommendations on remediation. Ensure proposed solutions are compliant with the UKPN Architecture principles and Cyber security standards. Evaluate and recommend technology solutions that align with UKPN strategic goals and roadmap. Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and specifications. Work with partners, scrum masters, project managers and product owners to define technical solutions designs. Translate roadmaps into packages of work that allow frequent incremental delivery of value to be included in change programmes/projects. Track, analyse and monitor technology performance metrics of technology solutions and products. Seek and use feedback, while supporting adaptive design and agile engineering practices to guide the cooperation of programs and teams towards a shared technical vision. Coaching skills to upskill junior members of the team across technical, strategy and delivery. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a STEM field (or equivalent project-related experience). Hands-on experience in IT management, with a bias towards low carbon technologies. Expertise of Solution Architecture in the following domains- Analytics, AI, GIS, DataOps and CRM; will be a bonus. Experience as a Senior Architect or similar role in a large, complex IT environment. Experience of applying Enterprise Architecture frameworks i.e. TOGAF or ArchiMate. Experience leading the review of technical designs in order to approve their implementation. Business acumen, and the ability to communicate to executives, business domain stakeholders and technical staff alike. Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

This Senior Solution Architect will report to the Architecture Manager and will work within the Information Services directorate based in our London, Ipswich or Crawley office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £90,000.00 and a bonus of 7.5%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote. Close Date: 27/02/2025 We also provide the following additional benefits: Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose We are looking for an experienced Senior Architect to enhance our Architecture function. This established role is dedicated to strengthening the impact of, and providing recommendations on, technology solutions within UKPN. As a Senior Architect, you will define and communicate the current and target state architectures across the enterprise to the broader architecture team. You will ensure that the solutions align with, and are informed by, our overarching strategy and architecture principles, supporting organisational goals. In your capacity as a Senior Architect, you will provide guidance, lead engagements, build relationships, and deliver service excellence to our partners. You will assist projects to deliver swiftly, providing subject matter expertise or leading the delivery of the Solution Architecture, utilising existing patterns and creating new ones as needed. You will take the lead on new solution and existing system transformation projects, expected to demonstrate thought leadership, comprehensive technology and solutions, and provide direction and advice for digital solutions. Dimensions Direct reports: none. Budget: none directly, influencing £2m in solutions and projects. Principal Accountabilities Influence technology strategy by collaborating with business teams and leadership, to understand our needs and ensure agreement on technical solutions. Engage with business counterparts in aligned directorates to become a trusted advisor and Solution partner. Provide recommendations to maximise the value of technology assets via their implementation, access and utilisation. Lead complex and technically challenging architectural transformations, coordinating technical SMEs across multiple vendors and internal technology teams. Lead on the design and implementation of enterprise solutions and roadmaps for different technology domains. Produce roadmaps that allow frequent and incremental delivery of value to the technology landscape. Perform architecture assessments of the existing technology landscape to identify any gaps that may exist and provide recommendations on remediation. Ensure proposed solutions are compliant with the UKPN Architecture principles and Cyber security standards. Evaluate and recommend technology solutions that align with UKPN strategic goals and roadmap. Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and specifications. Work with partners, scrum masters, project managers and product owners to define technical solutions designs. Translate roadmaps into packages of work that allow frequent incremental delivery of value to be included in change programmes/projects. Track, analyse and monitor technology performance metrics of technology solutions and products. Seek and use feedback, while supporting adaptive design and agile engineering practices to guide the cooperation of programs and teams towards a shared technical vision. Coaching skills to upskill junior members of the team across technical, strategy and delivery. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a STEM field (or equivalent project-related experience). Hands-on experience in IT management, with a bias towards low carbon technologies. Expertise of Solution Architecture in the following domains- Analytics, AI, GIS, DataOps and CRM; will be a bonus. Experience as a Senior Architect or similar role in a large, complex IT environment. Experience of applying Enterprise Architecture frameworks i.e. TOGAF or ArchiMate. Experience leading the review of technical designs in order to approve their implementation. Business acumen, and the ability to communicate to executives, business domain stakeholders and technical staff alike. Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

This Senior Solution Architect will report to the Architecture Manager and will work within the Information Services directorate based in our London, Ipswich or Crawley office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £90,000.00 and a bonus of 7.5%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote. Close Date: 27/02/2025 We also provide the following additional benefits: Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose We are looking for an experienced Senior Architect to enhance our Architecture function. This established role is dedicated to strengthening the impact of, and providing recommendations on, technology solutions within UKPN. As a Senior Architect, you will define and communicate the current and target state architectures across the enterprise to the broader architecture team. You will ensure that the solutions align with, and are informed by, our overarching strategy and architecture principles, supporting organisational goals. In your capacity as a Senior Architect, you will provide guidance, lead engagements, build relationships, and deliver service excellence to our partners. You will assist projects to deliver swiftly, providing subject matter expertise or leading the delivery of the Solution Architecture, utilising existing patterns and creating new ones as needed. You will take the lead on new solution and existing system transformation projects, expected to demonstrate thought leadership, comprehensive technology and solutions, and provide direction and advice for digital solutions. Dimensions Direct reports: none. Budget: none directly, influencing £2m in solutions and projects. Principal Accountabilities Influence technology strategy by collaborating with business teams and leadership, to understand our needs and ensure agreement on technical solutions. Engage with business counterparts in aligned directorates to become a trusted advisor and Solution partner. Provide recommendations to maximise the value of technology assets via their implementation, access and utilisation. Lead complex and technically challenging architectural transformations, coordinating technical SMEs across multiple vendors and internal technology teams. Lead on the design and implementation of enterprise solutions and roadmaps for different technology domains. Produce roadmaps that allow frequent and incremental delivery of value to the technology landscape. Perform architecture assessments of the existing technology landscape to identify any gaps that may exist and provide recommendations on remediation. Ensure proposed solutions are compliant with the UKPN Architecture principles and Cyber security standards. Evaluate and recommend technology solutions that align with UKPN strategic goals and roadmap. Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and specifications. Work with partners, scrum masters, project managers and product owners to define technical solutions designs. Translate roadmaps into packages of work that allow frequent incremental delivery of value to be included in change programmes/projects. Track, analyse and monitor technology performance metrics of technology solutions and products. Seek and use feedback, while supporting adaptive design and agile engineering practices to guide the cooperation of programs and teams towards a shared technical vision. Coaching skills to upskill junior members of the team across technical, strategy and delivery. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a STEM field (or equivalent project-related experience). Hands-on experience in IT management, with a bias towards low carbon technologies. Expertise of Solution Architecture in the following domains- Analytics, AI, GIS, DataOps and CRM; will be a bonus. Experience as a Senior Architect or similar role in a large, complex IT environment. Experience of applying Enterprise Architecture frameworks i.e. TOGAF or ArchiMate. Experience leading the review of technical designs in order to approve their implementation. Business acumen, and the ability to communicate to executives, business domain stakeholders and technical staff alike. Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Lead 80389 - Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Lead This Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Lead will report to the Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Manager and will work within Capital Programme and Procurement: PMO and Supply Chain Management based in either our Crawley, London, Maidstone, Bury St Edmunds, Colchester or Stevenage office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £76,229 and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote. Close Date: 27/02/2025 We also provide the following additional benefits: Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose: You will contribute to the way UK Power Networks executes its main departments. This will include improving the performance and involvement of UK Power Networks' main contractors and suppliers by developing value-adding strategic relationships between UKPN and its high risk, high value (£3m+) supply chain. This opening is to be the relationship lead for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). By performing the role of an internal consultant to several departments in all areas affecting Safety, Customer Service, Operational Performance and Cost, the SRM & CI Lead will seek out opportunities for continuous improvement. You will manage issue tracking and resolution related to internal and external practices and processes/systems. You will use data from several sources and produce regular insight reports on the performance of strategic spend areas and suppliers. The SRM & CI Lead will work with all company partners, including Senior Management, to deliver value adding change through improvement plans and new ideas. The SRM & CI Lead will support Contract Managers and provide guidance to all important partners, including senior managers, on the operational demands of complying with the UK Power Networks' Contract Management policy. You will improve the standing of UK Power Networks with existing and potential suppliers by ensuring good industry practices are followed in managing mutually beneficial supplier relationships. The SRM & CI Lead will also play an important part in ensuring compliance with, and encouraging improvements in the use of important UK Power Networks systems as they relate to issuing of work, measuring of performance and prompt payment of invoices. As SRM specialist for OEM matters, the SRM & CI Lead will have a focus on working with project delivery teams to improve on-time delivery of equipment. You will monitor milestones throughout the timeline of equipment ordering, design and delivery. You will institute changes and achieve improvement in these outcomes through influencing all partners. Any improvements which are relevant to suppliers beyond the OEM category would also be rolled out to those parties. Dimensions: Number of key contractors: 15 Main responsibilities: Improve the performance of main suppliers, OEMs, and their relationship with UKPN, influencing partners and the supply chain to deliver in keeping with project timelines. Facilitate the contract management process observing UK Power Networks policy. Create improvement plans across related important business activities for UK Power Networks. Use internal and external data sources to report contractor performance and provide analysis to deliver market leading performance. Support Contract Owners, Contract Managers and important partners in all aspects of contract management for high risk and high value (£3m+) contracts. Develop strategic relationships with third-party suppliers. Identify opportunities for, and take the lead on, supplier development activities. Provide guidance for future procurement events based on past experiences and in-depth market knowledge. Improve overall cost of delivery, integrating OEM, Design, Delivery and Contractor with continuous improvement work. Qualifications: We ask that you demonstrate the following capabilities: Experience managing either or both sides of our client supplier relationship concerning infrastructure projects. Knowledge of high value equipment manufacturing and supply with an understanding of the demands of working with this industry (ideally have experience of electrical systems and equipment). Coach partners and colleagues at all levels, often making complex situations understandable in simple terms to convey messages. Analytical and reporting skills with a track record in processing complex data to identify performance trends and provide practical feedback to partners. Arrange and chair meetings, influencing senior managers both within UK Power Networks and our supply partners while delivering exceptional customer service. An understanding of the drivers of schedule and cost performance in projects and their supply chain, and the ability to drive opportunities for positive change. An understanding of the different approaches required to influence a range of partners who have competing priorities. Develop improvement strategies and plans involving a broad range of partners and suppliers at all levels of seniority. IT skills including a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP. Process skills including the ability to develop new process or amend existing improvements to deliver greater value. Conscientious with experience developing relationships with all partners. Strength in team working and delivering excellent customer service, internally and externally. An understanding of and desire to contribute to a process and the wider organisation. Inspired motivator. Excellent planning and organisation with a solution-oriented mindset. Health & Safety Responsibilities: Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Lead 80389 - Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Lead This Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Lead will report to the Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Manager and will work within Capital Programme and Procurement: PMO and Supply Chain Management based in either our Crawley, London, Maidstone, Bury St Edmunds, Colchester or Stevenage office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £76,229 and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote. Close Date: 27/02/2025 We also provide the following additional benefits: Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose: You will contribute to the way UK Power Networks executes its main departments. This will include improving the performance and involvement of UK Power Networks' main contractors and suppliers by developing value-adding strategic relationships between UKPN and its high risk, high value (£3m+) supply chain. This opening is to be the relationship lead for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). By performing the role of an internal consultant to several departments in all areas affecting Safety, Customer Service, Operational Performance and Cost, the SRM & CI Lead will seek out opportunities for continuous improvement. You will manage issue tracking and resolution related to internal and external practices and processes/systems. You will use data from several sources and produce regular insight reports on the performance of strategic spend areas and suppliers. The SRM & CI Lead will work with all company partners, including Senior Management, to deliver value adding change through improvement plans and new ideas. The SRM & CI Lead will support Contract Managers and provide guidance to all important partners, including senior managers, on the operational demands of complying with the UK Power Networks' Contract Management policy. You will improve the standing of UK Power Networks with existing and potential suppliers by ensuring good industry practices are followed in managing mutually beneficial supplier relationships. The SRM & CI Lead will also play an important part in ensuring compliance with, and encouraging improvements in the use of important UK Power Networks systems as they relate to issuing of work, measuring of performance and prompt payment of invoices. As SRM specialist for OEM matters, the SRM & CI Lead will have a focus on working with project delivery teams to improve on-time delivery of equipment. You will monitor milestones throughout the timeline of equipment ordering, design and delivery. You will institute changes and achieve improvement in these outcomes through influencing all partners. Any improvements which are relevant to suppliers beyond the OEM category would also be rolled out to those parties. Dimensions: Number of key contractors: 15 Main responsibilities: Improve the performance of main suppliers, OEMs, and their relationship with UKPN, influencing partners and the supply chain to deliver in keeping with project timelines. Facilitate the contract management process observing UK Power Networks policy. Create improvement plans across related important business activities for UK Power Networks. Use internal and external data sources to report contractor performance and provide analysis to deliver market leading performance. Support Contract Owners, Contract Managers and important partners in all aspects of contract management for high risk and high value (£3m+) contracts. Develop strategic relationships with third-party suppliers. Identify opportunities for, and take the lead on, supplier development activities. Provide guidance for future procurement events based on past experiences and in-depth market knowledge. Improve overall cost of delivery, integrating OEM, Design, Delivery and Contractor with continuous improvement work. Qualifications: We ask that you demonstrate the following capabilities: Experience managing either or both sides of our client supplier relationship concerning infrastructure projects. Knowledge of high value equipment manufacturing and supply with an understanding of the demands of working with this industry (ideally have experience of electrical systems and equipment). Coach partners and colleagues at all levels, often making complex situations understandable in simple terms to convey messages. Analytical and reporting skills with a track record in processing complex data to identify performance trends and provide practical feedback to partners. Arrange and chair meetings, influencing senior managers both within UK Power Networks and our supply partners while delivering exceptional customer service. An understanding of the drivers of schedule and cost performance in projects and their supply chain, and the ability to drive opportunities for positive change. An understanding of the different approaches required to influence a range of partners who have competing priorities. Develop improvement strategies and plans involving a broad range of partners and suppliers at all levels of seniority. IT skills including a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP. Process skills including the ability to develop new process or amend existing improvements to deliver greater value. Conscientious with experience developing relationships with all partners. Strength in team working and delivering excellent customer service, internally and externally. An understanding of and desire to contribute to a process and the wider organisation. Inspired motivator. Excellent planning and organisation with a solution-oriented mindset. Health & Safety Responsibilities: Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Lead 80389 - Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Lead This Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Lead will report to the Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Manager and will work within Capital Programme and Procurement: PMO and Supply Chain Management based in either our Crawley, London, Maidstone, Bury St Edmunds, Colchester or Stevenage office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £76,229 and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote. Close Date: 27/02/2025 We also provide the following additional benefits: Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose: You will contribute to the way UK Power Networks executes its main departments. This will include improving the performance and involvement of UK Power Networks' main contractors and suppliers by developing value-adding strategic relationships between UKPN and its high risk, high value (£3m+) supply chain. This opening is to be the relationship lead for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). By performing the role of an internal consultant to several departments in all areas affecting Safety, Customer Service, Operational Performance and Cost, the SRM & CI Lead will seek out opportunities for continuous improvement. You will manage issue tracking and resolution related to internal and external practices and processes/systems. You will use data from several sources and produce regular insight reports on the performance of strategic spend areas and suppliers. The SRM & CI Lead will work with all company partners, including Senior Management, to deliver value adding change through improvement plans and new ideas. The SRM & CI Lead will support Contract Managers and provide guidance to all important partners, including senior managers, on the operational demands of complying with the UK Power Networks' Contract Management policy. You will improve the standing of UK Power Networks with existing and potential suppliers by ensuring good industry practices are followed in managing mutually beneficial supplier relationships. The SRM & CI Lead will also play an important part in ensuring compliance with, and encouraging improvements in the use of important UK Power Networks systems as they relate to issuing of work, measuring of performance and prompt payment of invoices. As SRM specialist for OEM matters, the SRM & CI Lead will have a focus on working with project delivery teams to improve on-time delivery of equipment. You will monitor milestones throughout the timeline of equipment ordering, design and delivery. You will institute changes and achieve improvement in these outcomes through influencing all partners. Any improvements which are relevant to suppliers beyond the OEM category would also be rolled out to those parties. Dimensions: Number of key contractors: 15 Main responsibilities: Improve the performance of main suppliers, OEMs, and their relationship with UKPN, influencing partners and the supply chain to deliver in keeping with project timelines. Facilitate the contract management process observing UK Power Networks policy. Create improvement plans across related important business activities for UK Power Networks. Use internal and external data sources to report contractor performance and provide analysis to deliver market leading performance. Support Contract Owners, Contract Managers and important partners in all aspects of contract management for high risk and high value (£3m+) contracts. Develop strategic relationships with third-party suppliers. Identify opportunities for, and take the lead on, supplier development activities. Provide guidance for future procurement events based on past experiences and in-depth market knowledge. Improve overall cost of delivery, integrating OEM, Design, Delivery and Contractor with continuous improvement work. Qualifications: We ask that you demonstrate the following capabilities: Experience managing either or both sides of our client supplier relationship concerning infrastructure projects. Knowledge of high value equipment manufacturing and supply with an understanding of the demands of working with this industry (ideally have experience of electrical systems and equipment). Coach partners and colleagues at all levels, often making complex situations understandable in simple terms to convey messages. Analytical and reporting skills with a track record in processing complex data to identify performance trends and provide practical feedback to partners. Arrange and chair meetings, influencing senior managers both within UK Power Networks and our supply partners while delivering exceptional customer service. An understanding of the drivers of schedule and cost performance in projects and their supply chain, and the ability to drive opportunities for positive change. An understanding of the different approaches required to influence a range of partners who have competing priorities. Develop improvement strategies and plans involving a broad range of partners and suppliers at all levels of seniority. IT skills including a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP. Process skills including the ability to develop new process or amend existing improvements to deliver greater value. Conscientious with experience developing relationships with all partners. Strength in team working and delivering excellent customer service, internally and externally. An understanding of and desire to contribute to a process and the wider organisation. Inspired motivator. Excellent planning and organisation with a solution-oriented mindset. Health & Safety Responsibilities: Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Lead 80389 - Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Lead This Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Lead will report to the Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Manager and will work within Capital Programme and Procurement: PMO and Supply Chain Management based in either our Crawley, London, Maidstone, Bury St Edmunds, Colchester or Stevenage office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £76,229 and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote. Close Date: 27/02/2025 We also provide the following additional benefits: Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose: You will contribute to the way UK Power Networks executes its main departments. This will include improving the performance and involvement of UK Power Networks' main contractors and suppliers by developing value-adding strategic relationships between UKPN and its high risk, high value (£3m+) supply chain. This opening is to be the relationship lead for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). By performing the role of an internal consultant to several departments in all areas affecting Safety, Customer Service, Operational Performance and Cost, the SRM & CI Lead will seek out opportunities for continuous improvement. You will manage issue tracking and resolution related to internal and external practices and processes/systems. You will use data from several sources and produce regular insight reports on the performance of strategic spend areas and suppliers. The SRM & CI Lead will work with all company partners, including Senior Management, to deliver value adding change through improvement plans and new ideas. The SRM & CI Lead will support Contract Managers and provide guidance to all important partners, including senior managers, on the operational demands of complying with the UK Power Networks' Contract Management policy. You will improve the standing of UK Power Networks with existing and potential suppliers by ensuring good industry practices are followed in managing mutually beneficial supplier relationships. The SRM & CI Lead will also play an important part in ensuring compliance with, and encouraging improvements in the use of important UK Power Networks systems as they relate to issuing of work, measuring of performance and prompt payment of invoices. As SRM specialist for OEM matters, the SRM & CI Lead will have a focus on working with project delivery teams to improve on-time delivery of equipment. You will monitor milestones throughout the timeline of equipment ordering, design and delivery. You will institute changes and achieve improvement in these outcomes through influencing all partners. Any improvements which are relevant to suppliers beyond the OEM category would also be rolled out to those parties. Dimensions: Number of key contractors: 15 Main responsibilities: Improve the performance of main suppliers, OEMs, and their relationship with UKPN, influencing partners and the supply chain to deliver in keeping with project timelines. Facilitate the contract management process observing UK Power Networks policy. Create improvement plans across related important business activities for UK Power Networks. Use internal and external data sources to report contractor performance and provide analysis to deliver market leading performance. Support Contract Owners, Contract Managers and important partners in all aspects of contract management for high risk and high value (£3m+) contracts. Develop strategic relationships with third-party suppliers. Identify opportunities for, and take the lead on, supplier development activities. Provide guidance for future procurement events based on past experiences and in-depth market knowledge. Improve overall cost of delivery, integrating OEM, Design, Delivery and Contractor with continuous improvement work. Qualifications: We ask that you demonstrate the following capabilities: Experience managing either or both sides of our client supplier relationship concerning infrastructure projects. Knowledge of high value equipment manufacturing and supply with an understanding of the demands of working with this industry (ideally have experience of electrical systems and equipment). Coach partners and colleagues at all levels, often making complex situations understandable in simple terms to convey messages. Analytical and reporting skills with a track record in processing complex data to identify performance trends and provide practical feedback to partners. Arrange and chair meetings, influencing senior managers both within UK Power Networks and our supply partners while delivering exceptional customer service. An understanding of the drivers of schedule and cost performance in projects and their supply chain, and the ability to drive opportunities for positive change. An understanding of the different approaches required to influence a range of partners who have competing priorities. Develop improvement strategies and plans involving a broad range of partners and suppliers at all levels of seniority. IT skills including a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP. Process skills including the ability to develop new process or amend existing improvements to deliver greater value. Conscientious with experience developing relationships with all partners. Strength in team working and delivering excellent customer service, internally and externally. An understanding of and desire to contribute to a process and the wider organisation. Inspired motivator. Excellent planning and organisation with a solution-oriented mindset. Health & Safety Responsibilities: Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Lead 80389 - Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Lead This Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Lead will report to the Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Manager and will work within Capital Programme and Procurement: PMO and Supply Chain Management based in either our Crawley, London, Maidstone, Bury St Edmunds, Colchester or Stevenage office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £76,229 and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote. Close Date: 27/02/2025 We also provide the following additional benefits: Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose: You will contribute to the way UK Power Networks executes its main departments. This will include improving the performance and involvement of UK Power Networks' main contractors and suppliers by developing value-adding strategic relationships between UKPN and its high risk, high value (£3m+) supply chain. This opening is to be the relationship lead for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). By performing the role of an internal consultant to several departments in all areas affecting Safety, Customer Service, Operational Performance and Cost, the SRM & CI Lead will seek out opportunities for continuous improvement. You will manage issue tracking and resolution related to internal and external practices and processes/systems. You will use data from several sources and produce regular insight reports on the performance of strategic spend areas and suppliers. The SRM & CI Lead will work with all company partners, including Senior Management, to deliver value adding change through improvement plans and new ideas. The SRM & CI Lead will support Contract Managers and provide guidance to all important partners, including senior managers, on the operational demands of complying with the UK Power Networks' Contract Management policy. You will improve the standing of UK Power Networks with existing and potential suppliers by ensuring good industry practices are followed in managing mutually beneficial supplier relationships. The SRM & CI Lead will also play an important part in ensuring compliance with, and encouraging improvements in the use of important UK Power Networks systems as they relate to issuing of work, measuring of performance and prompt payment of invoices. As SRM specialist for OEM matters, the SRM & CI Lead will have a focus on working with project delivery teams to improve on-time delivery of equipment. You will monitor milestones throughout the timeline of equipment ordering, design and delivery. You will institute changes and achieve improvement in these outcomes through influencing all partners. Any improvements which are relevant to suppliers beyond the OEM category would also be rolled out to those parties. Dimensions: Number of key contractors: 15 Main responsibilities: Improve the performance of main suppliers, OEMs, and their relationship with UKPN, influencing partners and the supply chain to deliver in keeping with project timelines. Facilitate the contract management process observing UK Power Networks policy. Create improvement plans across related important business activities for UK Power Networks. Use internal and external data sources to report contractor performance and provide analysis to deliver market leading performance. Support Contract Owners, Contract Managers and important partners in all aspects of contract management for high risk and high value (£3m+) contracts. Develop strategic relationships with third-party suppliers. Identify opportunities for, and take the lead on, supplier development activities. Provide guidance for future procurement events based on past experiences and in-depth market knowledge. Improve overall cost of delivery, integrating OEM, Design, Delivery and Contractor with continuous improvement work. Qualifications: We ask that you demonstrate the following capabilities: Experience managing either or both sides of our client supplier relationship concerning infrastructure projects. Knowledge of high value equipment manufacturing and supply with an understanding of the demands of working with this industry (ideally have experience of electrical systems and equipment). Coach partners and colleagues at all levels, often making complex situations understandable in simple terms to convey messages. Analytical and reporting skills with a track record in processing complex data to identify performance trends and provide practical feedback to partners. Arrange and chair meetings, influencing senior managers both within UK Power Networks and our supply partners while delivering exceptional customer service. An understanding of the drivers of schedule and cost performance in projects and their supply chain, and the ability to drive opportunities for positive change. An understanding of the different approaches required to influence a range of partners who have competing priorities. Develop improvement strategies and plans involving a broad range of partners and suppliers at all levels of seniority. IT skills including a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP. Process skills including the ability to develop new process or amend existing improvements to deliver greater value. Conscientious with experience developing relationships with all partners. Strength in team working and delivering excellent customer service, internally and externally. An understanding of and desire to contribute to a process and the wider organisation. Inspired motivator. Excellent planning and organisation with a solution-oriented mindset. Health & Safety Responsibilities: Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

The Cloud Solution Architect position will report to the Architecture Manager and will work within the IS directorate based in any of the following office locations - London, Crawley or Ipswich. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £80,000 and a bonus of 7.5%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote. Close Date: 05/03/2025 We also provide the following additional benefits: Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailer's products Discounted access to sports and social clubs Employee Assistance Programme. JOB PURPOSE: UK Power Networks Hybrid Cloud strategy is evolving, and Microsoft Azure is key to our Technology Strategy. Working within the team is an excellent opportunity to help shape this and to lead on the delivery of key capabilities whilst gaining experience of implementing cloud solutions at scale in a regulated environment. As a Cloud Solution Architect, you'll be defining and communicating the current and target state architectures across the enterprise and wider architecture teams. You'll ensure that the solutions link to, and are informed by, our overall strategy and architecture, and support the business goals. You will be enabling application modernisation/rationalisation projects to deliver at pace where you will be expected to provide subject matter expertise or lead on delivering the Cloud Architecture; leveraging existing and forming new patterns as required. You will help drive the adoption of an Enterprise Architecture Repository and support the updates to Architecture templates & policies. DIMENSIONS: Direct reports: none Budget: none directly, influencing £10m PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Leading on definition of Cloud and Infrastructure architectures and roadmaps for transitioning from legacy technologies to Azure and M365. Translating roadmaps into packages of work that allow frequent incremental delivery of value to be included in change programmes. Perform architecture assessments of existing infrastructure to identify any gaps that may exist and provide recommendations on remediation. Ensure solutions compliant with the Architecture Roadmap are delivered across Microsoft Azure and other SaaS Cloud offerings. Working closely with business stakeholders, programme and projects managers as well as product owners to define technical solutions designs. Track, analyse and monitor technology performance metrics of managed products. Leading complex and technically challenging architectural transformations, coordinating technical SMEs across multiple vendors. Seeking out and utilising continuous feedback, fostering adaptive design and engineering practices to drive the collaboration of programmes and teams around a common technical vision. Supporting Architecture review governance and Enterprise Architecture Repository management. Ensuring Architecture principles & standards are kept up to date with best practice and technology changes. NATURE AND SCOPE: For someone with a passion for the Cloud Solution Architecture and defining roadmaps for complex enterprises, you'll be defining adoption paths for Cloud and own the solution design authority to ensure it best supports the enterprise and UKPN's long-term strategy. With valuable exposure, you'll be building and leveraging relationships with colleagues across the UK Power Networks and suppliers to ensure commercially focused decisions that create long term value. SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: To succeed in this role, you'll need: A broad knowledge of the Microsoft Azure and Data Centre infrastructures. You will translate complex technical concepts to colleagues, up to senior leadership level. An understanding of Agile methodologies with experience working in an Agile team. Excellent collaboration and partner management skills. Experience of developing, updating and communicating architectures, designs and proposals for action. Experience working with business solution vendors, technology vendors and products within the market. An understanding of industry architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF, BPMN or ArchiMate. Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in a STEM field. Experience as a Solution Architect or similar role in a large IT environment. Health & Safety Responsibilities: Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly, where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

This Senior Engineering Manager will report to the Systems Design Manager and will work within UK Power Networks Services based in our London, Elephant & Castle office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £89,786 plus inner London allowance and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote. Close Date: 20th February 2025 We also provide the following additional benefits: Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme JOB PURPOSE: You will lead and work as part of a diverse team, delivering engineering management excellence across the UK Power Networks Services contracts portfolio that will place our business in the top tier for design and build of private assets on safety, customer service and efficiency. You will be the UK Power Networks Services technical lead with the responsibility for delivering engineering on both projects and bids, of a multi-discipline design team. You will ensure that UK Power Networks Services produce high quality engineered solutions and services that comply with relevant legislation, client and UK Power Networks Services standards. You will lead a team of engineers to produce a high level quality of design, systems integration, testing and commissioning to budget and on time in several energy sectors, rail, airports and emerging technologies. You will provide technical liaison with suppliers, and clients to create new business and to deliver projects. You will work and act with autonomy, being self-supervising, and report to Senior Management. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Manage the development, implementation and oversee the delivery of designs across the UK Power Networks Services business that deliver Good Industry Practice. Provide technical and commercial input to the team and into UK Power Networks Services bids. Ensure that designs from multiple disciplines are interfaced and robust to enable accurate tender submissions to be developed. Manage design budgets and programmes and provide accurate reporting to internal and external clients. Manage engineering change control, supporting the commercial and project management teams working with the client. Manage interfaces to ensure internal and external stakeholder engagement and client satisfaction. Provide technical leadership in developing business opportunities with relevant material and preparing proposals. Assess cost/benefit trade-off of technical solutions and support the technical decision-making processes. Identify areas for technological advancement whilst maintaining excellent engineering standards. Identify and deploy the technical skills, resource levels and systems to complete projects, including the engagement of external resources. Qualifications: Degree level or equivalent in engineering or science. Extensive experience as a senior engineer. Experience in an engineering management role on large infrastructure project(s). Safety management qualification such as NEBOSH certificate or equivalent. Membership of a professional body such as the IET. Chartered Engineer or working towards achieving Chartership. Knowledge of Power distribution, Electrification, SCADA, and Communication systems. Basic knowledge of project management. Health and Safety Requirements: Ensure all Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements are considered. Ensure safe working methods and systems are followed in the design. Accept responsibility to meet and fulfil all UK Power Networks Services Health and Safety requirements. Mentor junior staff in all matters relating to Health & Safety aligned with their role. Ensure all relevant H&S Policy principles are briefed and implemented. Communicate H&S information within the organisation. Promote feedback on H&S matters. Create a safe working environment for all staff and contractors supporting the business. Promote wellbeing and mental health in the team. Health & Safety Responsibilities: Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly, where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.