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About the Role

Help lead one of the UK's most significant electricity network digitalisation programmes while shaping the future of electricity networks and the wider energy transition.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and senior oversight on complex consulting projects, with a particular focus on the successful delivery of a major electricity network digitalisation programme.
Drive business development by leveraging senior client relationships to identify, shape and convert opportunities across the GB electricity networks sector.
Lead multidisciplinary project teams, providing strategic technical, commercial and regulatory advice to clients while ensuring high-quality project delivery.
Mentor and develop team members, helping to strengthen and grow technical capability within the Power Grids team.
Represent DNV externally through senior client engagement, industry forums, conferences and thought leadership activities.

Requirements

Established profile within the GB electricity networks sector, with significant experience in a transmission owner, distribution network operator, NESO or consultancy.
Strong understanding of electricity transmission networks, with distribution knowledge beneficial.
Demonstrable experience in one or more of the following areas: electricity network planning, network digitalisation, electricity markets, energy policy and regulation, or related strategic advisory services.
Familiarity with the GB electricity innovation landscape, including NIA and SIF projects.
Experience developing business cases for innovative products, services or network solutions.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage across technical, commercial and regulatory topics.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for business development and growth.
Experience supporting electricity network digitalisation programmes.
Hands-on experience configuring, managing and troubleshooting field devices such as LV monitors, communications routers and power quality monitors.
Familiarity with utility communication protocols including IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3 and SNMP.
Understanding of how SCADA, OT and field devices are deployed across electricity distribution networks, field operations and control room environments.
Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential.
Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

Skills

Technical leadership
Strategic advisory
Business development
Electricity network planning
Network digitalisation
Electricity markets
Energy policy and regulation
Stakeholder management
Communication

Experience Level

Senior
Principal

Benefits

Lifestyle benefits (26 days of annual leave + opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options)
Non-contractual Profit Share Scheme
Wellbeing benefits: (including Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance).
Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health.
Free fruit in our offices
Pension Scheme: Employer contribution - up to 9%
Life Assurance and Group Income Protection benefits
Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use)
Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570)
Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping

About the Company

The UK's electricity and gas networks are at the heart of the energy transition.
Delivering net zero will require unprecedented investment, the rapid integration of renewable generation, and the transformation of energy infrastructure at a pace not seen before.
At DNV, we help network operators, regulators, governments and investors navigate this challenge and turn ambition into action.
Through our Transactions & Strategy Advisory business, we combine expertise in energy systems, electricity networks, markets, regulation and strategy, to help clients make informed decisions in an increasingly complex and uncertain energy landscape.
From developing future network and market strategies to implementing practical solutions and major transformation programmes, we help our clients build electricity networks that are more resilient, flexible and sustainable.
Joining our team means working at the intersection of strategy, engineering, economics and policy, delivering high-impact projects that will influence the future of the energy sector.
Our Power Grids team works with electricity network owners, system operators, regulators, governments and leading energy sector organisations to help tackle some of the industry's most important challenges facing the industry today.
Our work spans network digitalisation, electricity markets, flexibility, network planning, policy and regulation, innovation and energy transition strategy.
At DNV, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most significant challenges facing the energy sector today while collaborating with recognised experts from across the business.
As a global organisation, DNV provides an environment that supports continuous learning, professional development and career growth.
Whether through new projects, new sectors or new opportunities, we encourage our people to develop their expertise, broaden their experience and shape their own careers.
We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future.
We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital.
We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

Equal Opportunity

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion.
Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.