Graduate Assistant Consent Officer - Electricity Transmission
About the role
As a Graduate Junior Consents Officer on our Graduate Development Programme, you will get the opportunity to bring fresh thinking, new perspectives and enthusiasm to the company. You’ll have real responsibility and an opportunity to make an impact from day one.
Our 18-month programmes are made up of three, six-month placements and not only a great opportunity to join the Consents team at National Grid but you’ll be part of a team responsible for delivering a crucial service to the National Grid business.
You’ll ensure that the project consents are delivered economically, and in accordance with current legislation, regulations and guidance. You’ll follow internal best practice, process and guidance to ensure that specification, program cost, and National Grid’s reputation continues to be enhanced
Some of your key activities will be:
- Lead, manage and co-ordinate the delivery of minor project consents and allocated consenting activities for major projects
- Responsible for challenging, advising and guiding project teams in relation to the design and development of projects, specifically the program, cost and reputational impacts of making changes to the aforementioned
- Prepare, update and effectively communicate comprehensive Consents (& Land) Strategies for projects
- Responsible for ensuring that project resource requirements are identified, procured and sufficiently embedded within the project team ahead of need
- Proactively manage the project consents resource and provide current financial information to the Project Manager, ensuring value for money and appropriate challenge into the project teams to deliver this
- Ensure that project specific good practice and lessons learnt are identified, properly recorded for the purposes of consenting process improvement and formulation of positions and guidance for Consents Officers and the wider business conducive to obtaining project consents and undertaking stakeholder engagement
- Escalate more complex consents issues to, and obtain support from, senior colleagues (Senior Consents Officers) where necessary
- Proactively develop relevant skills and consistently build capability in the consenting and environmental assessment disciplines conducive to more effective project delivery
This role is based at Warwick, Leeds with flexible, hybrid working.
About you
If leading, managing, and co-ordinating the delivery of minor projects is how you like to work, as well as being up to date or in the know of innovative new techniques and technologies, then you’ll certainly be interested in supporting our Consents team!
You’ll need a 2.2 (or above) degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Ecology, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Law, Maths, or Physics.
You will also have a valid full UK Driving Licence 3 months prior to your start date.
What you'll get
We are proud to offer a starting salary of £30,278 (Bachelors) or £31,379 (Masters).
As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Graduate Programmes are like no other! You’ll gain an insight into how we work at National Grid, understand what a career with us can offer, and receive some great rewards and benefits:
- £2,000 bonus, once joined and started on programme
- 25 days holiday
- £2,400 payment on successful completion of the programme
- Up to £200 per month accommodation allowance as you move around the business, and additional annual leave for when you move between placements plus assistance with moving personal belongings
- Cost of living allowance (inner London, Metropolitan and Outer Metropolitan areas)
- Other benefits include pension and share-option schemes, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship and regular feedback, and volunteering opportunities.
We are committed to the personal development of our staff. Joining us, you’ll be supported as you develop a wide range of leadership, business and technical skills through structured training and on the-job experience. You will work closely with your line manager to establish and navigate through a Personal Development Plan that is tailored to your needs.
About us
National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone in the UK, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We’re an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we’re working hard to create value for people today – and shape the future of energy tomorrow.
In the UK, we don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.
The world of energy is changing beyond recognition. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
Our values and principles
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.
Further information
The closing date for this role is 5th February 2023, however, we encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process.
At National Grid, 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.
Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.