Senior / Principal Power Grids Consultant

Overview

In this role you will lead a major electricity network digitalisation programme while shaping GB’s power system. You’ll work at the intersection of strategy, engineering and policy to deliver high-impact advisory and mobilise a large-scale transformation. You will grow DNV’s presence across the GB electricity transmission and distribution sector by leveraging your networks and sector expertise. The opportunity combines technical leadership with strategic advisory and business development in a dynamic energy transition context.

Pay / Benefits

• 26 days annual leave
• flexible working options
• non-contractual profit share
• private medical and dental insurance
• pension scheme with employer contribution
• Eye tests and glasses reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and senior oversight on complex consulting projects, focusing on delivering 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, delivering strategic technical, commercial and regulatory guidance while ensuring high-quality outcomes
• Mentor and develop team members to strengthen technical capability within the Power Grids group
• Represent DNV externally through senior client engagements, industry forums and thought leadership activities

Key requirements

• Established profile within the GB electricity networks sector (transmission owner, DNO, NESO or consultancy)
• Strong understanding of electricity transmission networks; distribution knowledge beneficial
• Experience in electricity network planning, network digitalisation, electricity markets, energy policy and regulation, or related strategic advisory services
• Familiarity with GB electricity innovation landscape (NIA and SIF projects) and business case development for innovative products or solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical, commercial and regulatory topics
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for business development and growth

• communication
• stakeholder management
• entrepreneurial mindset
• electricity network planning
• network digitalisation
• electricity markets

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