Power Platform Developer

About The Role

Brand New Roles – Permanent – Hybrid UK Working 

This is the time for action – we need to move at pace and reform our energy system – to deliver energy security, to tackle climate change and to protect our people. 
The Strategic Infrastructure  Programme Management Office (PMO) has a significant role to play in supporting delivery of major projects to support this change, not least the Performance & Reporting team through the timely provision of information, data, intelligence and insight.
As a Power Platform developer at National Grid, your primary role will be to deliver business intelligence services, lead BI software development, and present Power BI reports. You will transform raw data into cohesive, valuable reports capturing meaningful business insights.
Joining the function you will join a team growing to 6 people in 2025.

This role is hybrid based typically utilising our Warwick or Birmingham office, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. 
Leveraging this hybrid working, this team typically gather twice per month in an office, which is dependent on personal and business needs. 

We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements. 
 

About You

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for people who have:

• Experience specialising in the design, creation and maintenance of Power BI datasets, data models and dashboards
• Strong proficiency in SQL, DAX, R, Power Fx and Python programming languages
• Strong proficiency in Power Platform (Power Query, Power Automate and PowerApps)
• Knowledge of data warehousing technologies and tools, such as ETL (extract, transform, load) tools, SQL databases and data modelling techniques.
• Knowledge of programme controls functions (including schedule, cost, risk, reporting and change control) and integration of programme controls data from multiple delivery partners and workstreams.
• Good understanding of Data Visualisation principles and best practices
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and analytical skills. You understand what customers and business leaders want

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You'll Do

You will be: 

•    Designing and developing Power BI reports and dashboards to meet the business stakeholders’ needs
•    Gathering and understanding business requirements for data visualisation and analysis
•    Creating complex DAX calculations and measures to support data analysis
•    Using Power Platform tools to create power apps, transform data using power query and automate processes using power automate
•    Ensuring data security and compliance with best practices
•    Troubleshooting and resolving issues in Power BI reports
•    Providing training and support to end users on using Power BI
•    Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data presented in the dashboards.
•    Staying updated with the latest Power Platform features, updates, and best practices 
•    Working collaboratively with all stakeholders to drive improvements in data quality, ensuring information is accurate, precise, complete, consistent, transparent, and provided in a timely manner.
 

What You'll Get

A competitive starting salary between £52,000 – £62,000 dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
 

About Us

National Grid Strategic Infrastructure is a Business Unit created to propel our grid forward to deliver in 5 years, what has been achieved in the previous 30. By 2030 we aim to have 17 new major infrastructure projects live across England, Scotland and Wales. 

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people. 
Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via the Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future. 
Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.
 

More Information

This role closes on December 2nd 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. Interviews will be held December 13th in Warwick or Birmingham preferable. 

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.

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