Title:  Technical Project Co-ordinator - NESO

About the role

National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

We're looking for a Technical Project Coordinator with strong communication skills, flexibility, and a willingness to learn. You'll support the Future Electricity National Control Centre by helping us define, implement and support new and updated IT & Operational systems and facilities.

In this role, your adaptability and eagerness to learn will be key as you ensure our projects stay on budget, assist with small to medium projects related to control room operations, and offer input on larger initiatives. You'll also help solve problems, improve our customer and supplier relationships, and support our daily activities.

If you're a team player ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!

This role can be based from Wokingham, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

Key responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensure all projects meet customer needs by clearly defining project requirements and providing business expertise.
• Facilitate effective communication among stakeholders, and ensure that testing, training, transition, and go-live decisions are well-planned and executed.
• Oversee the development and documentation of business processes, ensuring projects are successfully handed over, meet customer expectations, and are closed effectively.
• Lead the specification and procurement of new facilities and equipment needed for the control room.
• Support problem solving, contribute as a subject matter expert on projects, and enhance project integration. Help improve management with customers and suppliers, and support daily operational activities.
• Manage projects to ensure they stay within the capital spend budget.
• Identify and implement process improvements and techniques to enhance efficient project delivery.
• Serve as the liaison between the control room and IT and Property departments for any issues affecting operations.

About you

• Experience with project management methodologies is highly valued.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners.
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• A logical, creative, and practical approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas would be a strong advantage: control room operations, situational awareness, control room systems, visualisation tools, physical or cyber security, data centres, IT networks, or related fields.

If you are ready to apply your experience at a high level and make a tangible impact on critical projects, we invite you to become part of our innovative and inclusive team.

About what'll get

As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey.
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table.
• Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.

About us

At National Energy System Operator (NESO), we’re aiming to operate a zero-carbon electricity system for Great Britain by 2030 when there is sufficient renewable generation. This means change is needed across the whole system to transition away from fossil fuels and deliver clean, and affordable energy for everyone across the country.

Join a journey that matters.

Your energy, our future, together.

About the National Energy System Operator (NESO)

In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system. 

The ESO, including all of its existing roles, are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.

The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all.

The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

More information

This role closes on 9th June at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.