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<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. Our primary responsibility is to protect energy consumers, especially the most vulnerable, while at the same time working with government, industry and consumer groups to drive economic growth and deliver a clean, more affordable and secure net-zero energy system in the most economic way.</p><p>This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of gas infrastructure in Great Britain. As a Senior Engineer within Ofgem’s Engineering Directorate, you’ll provide expert technical input into the regulation of gas transmission and distribution networks, helping to ensure they are safe, reliable, and fit for a net-zero future.</p><p>You’ll work across a range of strategic and operational projects, supporting the development of network price controls (including RIIO3), contributing to technical code governance, and advising on innovation and decarbonisation initiatives. Your work will inform policy decisions, regulatory frameworks, and industry standards, ensuring they reflect sound engineering principles and deliver value for money to consumers.</p><p>You’ll lead engineering assessments, support compliance reviews, and engage with licensees and stakeholders to evaluate performance and drive improvements across the gas sector. You’ll also contribute to the development of future gas system capabilities, including hydrogen readiness and CO₂ transport infrastructure.</p><p>We’re looking for someone with proven experience in gas transmission or gas distribution, who can bring deep technical insight and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. You’ll be confident working in multi-disciplinary teams and comfortable translating complex engineering issues into clear, actionable advice for policy and decision-makers.</p><p>This role offers the chance to work at the heart of the energy transition, influencing how gas networks evolve to meet future consumer and environmental needs. You’ll help build a high-performing, inclusive team culture, sharing knowledge and supporting professional development across the Engineering profession at Ofgem.</p><p>Your work will directly support Ofgem’s mission to protect consumers, drive innovation, and deliver a greener, more resilient energy system.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Responsible for high quality and timely engineering analysis of options and recommendations to policy teams. </li></ul><ul><li>Lead on policy areas directly managed by the Engineer Hub, such as technical codes. </li></ul><p><strong> Key Outputs and Deliverables </strong></p><ul><li>Providing support in the delivery of the electricity price controls such as reopeners or RIIO3 and network regulation more generally </li></ul><ul><li>Engaging with the network companies to find better ways of developing our networks – e.g., the deployment of smart grid technologies </li></ul><ul><li>Providing support in the delivery of our network innovation competitions </li></ul><ul><li>Providing the technical support necessary to consider and decide on changes to or derogations from network codes </li></ul><ul><li>Assisting in the development of key areas of transmission and distribution policy </li></ul><ul><li>Lead the delivery of key work streams and potentially manage staff input into the relevant areas of work </li></ul><ul><li>Present policy and recommendations to senior management </li></ul><ul><li>Act as a representative for Ofgem at external meetings, conferences and events explaining Ofgem’s position on particular issues </li></ul><ul><li>Taking responsibility for drafting public documents or parts of documents. </li></ul><p><strong>Key Stakeholder Relationships </strong></p><p><strong>Internal </strong></p><ul><li>Other members of the team, legal and policy teams, and other Ofgem colleagues as required. </li></ul><p><strong> External </strong></p><ul><li>External industry and government counterparts, such as licensees, NESO, DESNZ, UKRI, HSE.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Please ensure you demonstrate clearly within your personal statement, how you meet each of the Essential and Desirable Criteria below (not more than 1250 words):</p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:</strong></p><ul><li>Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience. Chartered Engineer (or in the process of gaining registration) </li></ul><ul><li>Relevant experience in one or several of the following areas: Gas or Electricity Transmission or Distribution, network or system operations, system design and planning, network codes, smart grids and network innovation, asset management, performance and quality of service issues. </li></ul><ul><li>Expertise in both quantitative and qualitative analysis, with the ability to deliver key projects to challenging timescales. </li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with key concepts of economic regulation </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication/interpersonal skills including the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical people, with good report drafting skills. <br></li></ul><p><strong>DESIRABLE CRITERIA:</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrable grasp of one of our key areas of work: policy development, economic principles, regulatory cost assessment, either through academic qualifications or previous posts. </li></ul><ul><li>Project Management experience and skills.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £47,895, OFGEM contributes £13,875 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; up to 30 days annual leave. Excellent training and development opportunities. The opportunity to join the <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension arrangements</a> which include a valuable range of benefits. Flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Restaurant and subsidise gym (London only). Interest free season ticket loan.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Rob Wilkins</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of these Recruitment Principles.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg4NTcmdmVyaWZ5PTNjYjMxMzQ3MzVlYWVmNDc3OTIxOTQ5ODMyOWQ5NTg5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5MjI5MzM5LThkZGM5OWExMDQ1OWY4NDk5OTg5MzY3ZjhkMDJiMzU3ZWExMDA5YmQ=" target="_blank">446195 Senior Engineer Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 669kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg4NTgmdmVyaWZ5PTgzMWQ1Yjk3ZWYxZjNmNDc1NGY3ZGRlMWRjNWNjODBkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5MjI5MzM5LThkZGM5OWExMDQ1OWY4NDk5OTg5MzY3ZjhkMDJiMzU3ZWExMDA5YmQ=" target="_blank">Senior Engineer Role Profile Level 2b Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 129kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg4NTkmdmVyaWZ5PWM2MjY3NmUxZWUwM2MwNmQ5NTA2ZWYxMDlkMzBmMjVjJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5MjI5MzM5LThkZGM5OWExMDQ1OWY4NDk5OTg5MzY3ZjhkMDJiMzU3ZWExMDA5YmQ=" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions April 2025 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 335kB)

OFGEM

Senior Engineer

<h4>Job summary</h4>Britain’s energy infrastructure is under increasing pressure as we transition to a net-zero energy system, making the health and resilience of electrical assets more critical than ever. Ofgem is seeking an Electrical Assets Specialist (Senior Specialist Engineer) to play a leading role in strengthening regulatory assurance and oversight of asset health across the energy sector.<br><br>Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. We’re at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers, especially vulnerable people.<br><br>We’re offering a permanent opportunity within our newly established Asset Health &amp; Network Resilience team, where you will contribute to the creation of a new Asset Health Inspectorate. Providing engineering insight and oversight for licensed energy companies, you will support secure, resilient infrastructure that delivers for consumers.<br><br>Operating as a senior engineering specialist within Ofgem, you’ll support informed decision-making at senior levels, helping ensure that regulatory approaches are underpinned by strong engineering judgement and a clear understanding of risk, resilience and long-term system needs.<br><br>You’ll contribute to the development of frameworks and approaches that strengthen oversight of energy infrastructure across the sector and engage with colleagues and external stakeholders to support consistent, proportionate and future-focused assurance that helps protect consumers and support a secure transition to net zero.<h4>Job description</h4><p>We’re looking for a highly experienced specialist engineer with deep technical expertise in electrical asset health, lifecycle management and network resilience within the regulated electricity sector. You’ll be confident operating in complex organisational settings, influencing senior stakeholders and translating complex technical issues into clear, accessible advice for non-technical audiences. Strong professional judgement, credibility and a commitment to inclusive leadership will be key to your success.<br><br>In return, you’ll join a purpose-driven organisation playing a vital role in supporting a secure, affordable and sustainable energy system. You’ll discover meaningful professional development, long-term career prospects and a positive work/life balance facilitated through hybrid and flexible working.<br><br>We have a critical purpose to ensure Britain’s energy infrastructure is safe, resilient and fit for a net-zero future. Join us and help shape the engineering assurance that underpins the energy system of tomorrow.</p><p>Please see the role profile and candidate pack for more information.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Extensive experience in a specialist engineering role relevant to electrical asset management and network resilience within the regulated electricity sector, with the capability to lead in these areas. <strong>(Lead)</strong></li><li>Deep technical expertise in electrical asset health, lifecycle and degradation, with a proven ability to assess infrastructure performance and apply effective risk‑mitigation and resilience strategies. <strong>(Lead)</strong></li><li>Strong technical knowledge and practical experience in the design, build, maintenance and operation of electricity networks.</li><li>Proven ability to operate effectively in complex and diverse organisational environments, acting as an internal expert who can advise, influence and constructively challenge senior leaders on strategic and operational performance matters.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, accessible information for non‑technical audiences.</li><li>Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline (or possessing equivalent industry experience), with expertise in a related professional engineering specialism demonstrated through an appropriate qualification (e.g., Chartered Engineer status or working towards this), alongside a working knowledge of the commercial and regulatory framework governing the GB Gas and Electricity industry.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £61,446, OFGEM contributes £17,800 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>When you press the ‘Apply now’ button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), your career history and qualifications. </p><p>You will then be asked to provide a 1250 word ‘personal statement’ evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the criteria listed in the role profile. </p><p><em>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by [</em><a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank"><em>https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</em></a><em>].</em></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Rob Wilkins</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of these Recruitment Principles.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg4MTQmdmVyaWZ5PTViZWVkMmEzMmYzNDc1ZDM3NDQxNzBjYzUzOGYzYTVkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5MjI5MzI4LTAzMzdlNWMxMzgzMWRhNThiN2RmNzQ2NzM2YzcwZmU5YzVjNjRhMTQ=" target="_blank">Senior Specialist Engineer Engineering Candidate Pack - 446153 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 669kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg4MTUmdmVyaWZ5PTRhODMxZDUwYWUxOGRhZTI2YTM5MWJkNTU0YWU2MDUwJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5MjI5MzI4LTAzMzdlNWMxMzgzMWRhNThiN2RmNzQ2NzM2YzcwZmU5YzVjNjRhMTQ=" target="_blank">Role Profile - Senior Specialist Engineer - Electrical Asset Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 178kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg4MTYmdmVyaWZ5PTU5ZjY3ZDA0ZGVlOTU5NTFkODAyZWYwNGU5M2M0ZTNkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5MjI5MzI4LTAzMzdlNWMxMzgzMWRhNThiN2RmNzQ2NzM2YzcwZmU5YzVjNjRhMTQ=" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions April 2025 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 335kB)

Senior Specialist Engineer - Electrical Assets Specialist

<h4>Job summary</h4>We are looking for a Principal Engineer – Electrification and Power, to join our team of Power, Control and Command Systems engineering experts for Electrical Power, Telecoms and Railway Signalling. We support our Operations, Economic and Safety colleagues to ensure a safe, sustainable and reliable railway.<h4>Job description</h4>Reporting to the Head of Power, Control and Command Systems, the role is primarily dealing with holding infrastructure managers (IM’s) such as Network Rail and High Speed 1 to account for the asset management of Electrical &amp; Power systems. The role provides opportunities to work with the industry to help shape the progression of Electrical &amp; Power systems to a more sustainable future and a reliable railway. The job holder will be working with other ORR departments to provide expert opinion during investigations and Periodic Reviews and be a key part of the Infrastructure Authorisation process.<h4>Person specification</h4><p>For key responsibilities please see the attached job description.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>At ORR, our hybrid working means that we currently work from our workplace location a minimum of 40% of our working week, although requirements to attend other offsite locations for official business, also count towards this level of attendance. Working arrangements are subject to continuous review. </p><h4>Qualifications</h4>Hold a minimum of an HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering or related discipline and are a Chartered Engineer<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Must be able to demonstrate competence in Electrification and Power and an appreciation of interacting systems.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p>A Civil Service Pension with employer contribution of 28.97%</p><p>Details of our employee benefits can be found in the attached Candidate Information Pack.</p><p>Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers <a href="https://www.orr.gov.uk/about/careers/our-people" target="_blank">Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk)</a>.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.For information on the selection process, please see the attached Candidate Information Pack and Job Description.<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Maya Petkova</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:maya.petkova@orr.gov.uk" target="_blank">maya.petkova@orr.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:peopleservices@orr.gov.uk" target="_blank">peopleservices@orr.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact ORR via email: <a href="mailto:peopleservices@orr.gov.uk" target="_blank">peopleservices@orr.gov.uk</a> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website here: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitme…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgzMjYmdmVyaWZ5PTQ5NDU3N2E5YTNhODViMDZkYjI4MGY0YWJkNzBjOWJlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4ODkzNjA1LTQ1ZWFlZmJiNmFkYzIwNzA4ZjA2MzI0MzVlYzA4NDRiZTU0ZmE4ZGI=" target="_blank">Job Description - Principal Engineer – Electrification and Power Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 163kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgzMjcmdmVyaWZ5PWY2NDEyNmViYzc3NmRiM2VhNjQ5MmI5NzBlOTEzYjZjJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4ODkzNjA1LTQ1ZWFlZmJiNmFkYzIwNzA4ZjA2MzI0MzVlYzA4NDRiZTU0ZmE4ZGI=" target="_blank">ORR Job Information Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1205kB)

Office of Rail and Road

Principal Engineer – Electrification and Power

Cabinet Office

Head of Engineering and Operations

Ofwat (Water Services Regulation Authority)

Water, Engineering, Science & Technology Professional Placement Programme (12 months)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. Our purpose is to protect energy consumers, especially vulnerable people, by ensuring they are treated fairly and benefit from a cleaner, greener environment. </p><p>We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join our Engineering Hub within the Engineering &amp; Technology directorate. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping the UK’s energy future as we transition to a net-zero system. </p><p>You’ll provide expert engineering and policy support across Ofgem, working on critical areas such as network price controls, regulation of networks, industry codes, innovation projects, and the low-carbon transition. Your work will help ensure Ofgem has the technical capability to deliver its regulatory responsibilities effectively. </p><p>In this role, you will lead high-quality engineering analysis and provide clear recommendations to policy teams. You’ll take ownership of technical policy areas managed by the Engineering Hub, including network codes, and support delivery of electricity price controls such as reopeners or RIIO-3 and wider network regulation. </p><p>You’ll engage with network companies to explore smarter ways of developing networks, including smart grid technologies, and contribute to innovation projects while assessing technical aspects of code changes or derogations. Representing Ofgem externally at meetings, conferences, and events will be a key part of your role, as well as drafting public documents and presenting recommendations to senior management. </p><p>This role offers variety, challenge, and the chance to influence how we deliver engineering solutions that shape the UK’s energy future. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, including licensees, NESO, DESNZ, UKRI, and HSE. </p><p>Join us and help shape the future of energy in the UK. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Responsible for high quality and timely engineering analysis of options and recommendations to policy teams. </p><p>• Lead on policy areas directly managed by the Engineer Hub, such as technical codes.</p><p><strong>Key Outputs and Deliverables </strong></p><p>• Providing support in the delivery of the electricity price controls such as reopeners or RIIO3 and network regulation more generally </p><p>• Engaging with the network companies to find better ways of developing our networks – e.g., the deployment of smart grid technologies </p><p>• Providing support in the delivery of our network innovation competitions </p><p>• Providing the technical support necessary to consider and decide on changes to or derogations from network codes </p><p>• Assisting in the development of key areas of transmission and distribution policy </p><p>• Lead the delivery of key work streams and potentially manage staff input into the relevant areas of work </p><p>• Present policy and recommendations to senior management </p><p>• Act as a representative for Ofgem at external meetings, conferences and events explaining Ofgem’s position on particular issues </p><p>• Taking responsibility for drafting public documents or parts of documents. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria </strong></p><p>• Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience, and Chartered Engineer (or working towards registration) </p><p>• Relevant experience in one or several of the following areas: Gas or Electricity Transmission or Distribution, network or system operations, system design and planning, network codes, smart grids and network innovation, asset management, performance and quality of service issues.</p><p>• Expertise in both quantitative and qualitative analysis, with good report drafting skills</p><p>• Ability to deliver key projects to challenging timescales</p><p>• Familiarity with key concepts of economic regulation </p><p>• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills including the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical people. </p><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><p>• Demonstrable grasp of one of our key areas of work: policy development, economic principles, regulatory cost assessment, either through academic qualifications or previous posts </p><p>• Project Management experience and skills </p><h4>Qualifications</h4>Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience, and Chartered Engineer (or working towards registration)<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £47,895, OFGEM contributes £13,875 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>When you press the ‘Apply now’ button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), your career history and qualifications. </p><p>You will then be asked to provide a 1250 word ‘personal statement’ evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the criteria listed in the role profile. </p><p><em>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by</em><em> [</em><a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank"><em>https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</em></a><em>].</em></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Lisa Buchanan</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : N/A</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of these Recruitment Principles. <br><br>In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczMTMmdmVyaWZ5PTlkYzFjMzczNTAxNTY3ZWQ1ZGYzMTM0ZTc1Yzk3Y2Q2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NTU1LWM5ODI0ZjlkNGQ4YzY0M2JkZDc2MmEwMDVhMjQ5NjFhNjhhZDU4YmM=" target="_blank">Role profile_Senior Engineer Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 164kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczMTQmdmVyaWZ5PTc3NzhkMjcwMmYwMWJhNWI2MWViMzJmZjZkODVjNjZjJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NTU1LWM5ODI0ZjlkNGQ4YzY0M2JkZDc2MmEwMDVhMjQ5NjFhNjhhZDU4YmM=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack_Senior Engineer Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 668kB)

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