About the job

Lead System Engineer

Location: North East or Yorkshire

Relocation Package available

About the Job

Lead System Engineer

Location: North East or Yorkshire

Relocation Package Available

Opportunity

In this role, you'll lead the development of customer decarbonisation and load forecasts, guiding how we plan, invest in, and prepare the electricity network for the transition to net zero. With more rapid decarbonisation and a shift toward a more strategic approach to network development, you will provide strategic direction and drive the transformation of forecast data into an increasingly critical tool for shaping future network operations and planning.

You'll work closely with regional teams to incorporate local intelligence and share forecasting insights with external stakeholders, ensuring the approach remains firmly rooted in the needs of the region. A key objective will be to develop tailored information to support engineering colleagues, ensuring the network is ready for the growing role of electricity in decarbonisation across the Northeast, Yorkshire, and North Lincolnshire.

If you're passionate about using data and advanced modelling to drive smarter, greener grid investment, this is your chance to make a real impact.

What’s the Package?

Salary around £85,000, benefits include:

Enrolment into a double-matched pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)

Excellent opportunities for career growth

Agile working arrangements

What Will You Do?

Lead annual forecasting, working with team members and consultants to prepare Distribution Future Energy Scenarios (DFES) and load analysis, identifying future network constraints.

Provide essential inputs for business plans, price control updates, and regulatory submissions, using data-driven techniques and the Energy System Operator's Regional Strategic Energy Plans.

Ensure accurate reporting of forecasts with strong attention to detail and effective application of data.

Act as a subject matter expert, offering technical direction to engineers delivering regulatory reports and supporting DSO commitments.

Thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to new information and evolving requirements.

Key Competencies

Lead and improve regional forecasts, using data and stakeholder input to anticipate future network needs.

Analyse network capacity at all voltage levels and oversee System Forecasting engineers.

Shape the long-term forecasting strategy, developing new models, tools, and automated analysis methods.

Publish and share customer needs, load forecasts, and network insights to improve stakeholder access and experience.

Represent the organisation in industry forums and lead stakeholder engagement events.

Act as a role model and mentor, supporting team development while bringing strong planning, organisation, and technical curiosity.

Qualifications & Experience

Level 5/6 STEM qualification (or Level 4 with 3+ years’ relevant experience).

Industry experience with energy transition, decarbonisation policies, and distribution networks.

Knowledge of statutory, regulatory, and industry standards.

Strong analytical, forecasting, and modelling skills, including risk and sensitivity analysis.

Proficient in data handling, software models, and IT tools.

Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

If you are interested, please call Ryan Gerrard on (phone number removed) or send your CV in to (url removed)

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