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    Electricity System Operator (ESO)



Electricity System Operator (ESO)

‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎‎‎‏‏‎ ‎‎‎‏‏‎ ‎‎‎We’re transforming the system

      The flow of electricity is getting more complex, but Electricity System                    Operator (ESO) are continuously developing the system to ensure we can          meet the nations needs

      Working hand in hand with the energy industry, we're continually finding              ways to innovate, invest and adapt the electricity system to keep electricity          flowing reliably to homes and businesses across Great Britain.

      However, it's not just about meeting the demands of today, ESO has an              important role to play on the journey to net zero, and is working to operate          a greener and cleaner electricity system.

      Join us and help to build a greener, net-zero future for Great Britain.

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We’re transforming the system

The flow of electricity is getting more complex, but Electricity System Operator (ESO) are continuously developing the system to ensure we can meet the nations needs

Working hand in hand with the energy industry, we're continually finding ways to innovate, invest and adapt the electricity system to keep electricity flowing reliably to homes and businesses across Great Britain.

However, it's not just about meeting the demands of today, ESO has an important role to play on the journey to net zero, and ais working to operate a greener and cleaner electricity system.

Join us and help to build a greener, net-zero future for Great Britain.

Browse jobs >

Our future opportunities

Climate change is the challenge of a generation, and the time to act is now. As we look to the future, where we're determined to meet the government's target of a fully decarbonised energy system by 2035, we will need people like you. People who can plan energy networks, implement change, run innovation projects, or even build future energy scenarios, people who are passionate about taking immediate action to help stop climate change.

Not all future roles will require specific industry experience, so we want to know more about your skillset and how you could be part of that journey.

Click here to register your interest >

Be part of something world-changing

Our mission is to meet the challenges of the future and deliver cleaner, affordable electricity. We constantly strive to do this better by using technology and innovation to transform the way we work.

The time to act on climate change 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.

It’s thanks to our team of amazing people that we have one of the most reliable electricity systems in the world.

  • Power systems engineers

    Our people are at the heart of the ESO, working hard to operate a safe and reliable electricity system, whilst supporting the transition to a greener, and more efficient system for future generations.

    Climate change is the challenge of a generation, and the time to act is now. Join us and you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you will be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

    Click here to register your interest >

  • Power systems engineers

    Our people are at the heart of the ESO, working hard to operate a safe and reliable electricity system, whilst supporting the transition to a greener, and more efficient system for future generations.

    Climate change is the challenge of a generation, and the time to act is now. Join us and you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you will be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

    Click here to register your interest >

Future System Operator (FSO)

Electricity System Operator (ESO) is a legally separate business within the National Grid Group.

Recent events have also highlighted the importance of energy security to our nation and the impact that the cost of energy has on all our lives. The FSO will be in the public sector, with operational independence from government, enabling us to drive progress towards net zero, deliver value for consumers, improve whole energy system decision-making, and support energy security. 

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Future System Operator (FSO)

Electricity System Operator (ESO) is a legally separate business within the National Grid Group.

Recent events have also highlighted the importance of energy security to our nation and the impact that the cost of energy has on all our lives. The FSO will be in the public sector, with operational independence from government, enabling us to drive progress towards net zero, deliver value for consumers, improve whole energy system decision-making, and support energy security. 

Read more >

 

 

Meet the ESO Grads

Meet the ESO Grads

‏‏‎ ‎Caitlin MacLeod

 ESO Power Systems Engineer Graduate

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‏‏‎ ‎Guljinder Mann

 ESO Commercial Analyst Graduate

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‏‏‎ ‎Cian Enright

 ESO Economist Graduate

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  • Electricity System Operator

    National grid Electricity System Operator (ESO), a legally separate business within the National Grid Group, is the electricity system operator for Great Britain. The ESO moves electricity around the system to keep homes and businesses supplied with the energy they need 24/7.

    In addition to balancing the system second-by-second to make sure supply always meets demand, the ESO is planning for the future too. Its ambition is to be able to operate a zero carbon electricity system by 2025, which will be crucial in helping the UK meet its wider zero carbon target.

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  • Electricity System Operator

    National grid Electricity System Operator (ESO), a legally separate business within the National Grid Group, is the electricity system operator for Great Britain. The ESO moves electricity around the system to keep homes and businesses supplied with the energy they need 24/7.

    In addition to balancing the system second-by-second to make sure supply always meets demand, the ESO is planning for the future too. Its ambition is to be able to operate a zero carbon electricity system by 2025, which will be crucial in helping the UK meet its wider zero carbon target.

    Go to Electricity System Operator site >

New jobs to boost zero carbon ambition

Help lead the transition towards a zero-carbon electricity grid by joining the Electricity System Operator (ESO). 

When you join us and, following the most up to date COVID guidelines, you will be based at either our Head Office in Warwick or our Electricity Control Centre in Berkshire.

We're looking for new engineers, analysts, digital experts and commercial specialists to help us to balance electricity demand with supply and make sure the network runs efficiently and effectively – as well as help to shape the future of the energy market, providing analysis and insight to accommodate new technologies and ways of working.

The ESO is a legally separate part of the National Grid Group, helping to build a greener, net-zero future for Great Britain. Our colleagues are enabling the transition away from fossil fuels to cleaner power and have overseen recent major milestones, including zero-carbon electricity overtaking fossil fuels for the first time in 2019 and a record period of electricity generation without burning coal in Summer 2020.

What’s in it for you?

Keeping the energy flowing to millions of homes and businesses is an incredibly important job. Britain’s network must function efficiently 24/7, 365 days a year, without fail. So it’s a big responsibility that falls on our shoulders. But that will be something that excites you. We’re working with new sources of energy generation like wind and solar power while investing heavily in the latest technologies. You’ll relish the opportunity to play a major part in all of our futures.

Find out more >

 

 

What’s in it for you?

Keeping the energy flowing to millions of homes and businesses is an incredibly important job. Britain’s network must function efficiently 24/7, 365 days a year, without fail. So it’s a big responsibility that falls on our shoulders. But that will be something that excites you. We’re working with new sources of energy generation like wind and solar power while investing heavily in the latest technologies. You’ll relish the opportunity to play a major part in all of our futures.

Find out more >