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An opportunity has become available for a Communications Engineer based in Birmingham.

Communications Engineers work with our Network Management Centre (NMC), Design and Commercial teams to install, commission, operate, upgrade and maintain our private Telecoms Network. As you can imagine, the pace is fast, and if you join us, our customers will trust you to provide excellent service and minimise any impact.

If you are offered a position, you will be required to successfully complete Security Clearance checks.

You’ll be hands-on, responsible for managing your own time to achieve targets set by the business, working on the Telecoms network that primarily supports the Control and Visibility of the high-voltage electricity network, you’ll also be involved in installation and reactive maintenance on External Customer circuits. You’ll also:

• Work with contractors and when necessary witness acceptance tests.
• Manage your own working time to ensure that jobs are completed in the most efficient manner.
• Work with colleagues and customers to ensure a continuity of service.
• Work safely and in accordance with agreed National Grid procedures and techniques.
• Provide technical support to customers and where necessary liaise with colleagues to solve complex issues.

Our Culture

6,700 colleagues share our vision to be at the heart of a clean, fair, affordable energy future. If this appeals to you too, you could soon work in a supportive, rewarding and friendly environment that empowers everyone to succeed. We live by our values of doing the right thing, finding a better way and using our drive to make things happen every day. That’s why we’ll help you build a worthwhile career to be proud of – whatever your role and passion. Together we can bring energy to life using your expertise and the latest technology.

You would ideally have experience as a Telecoms Engineer, so you'll have an understanding of our Network Elements. If you haven’t worked with us before, then you’ll have an appreciation of the electrical Network we support – perhaps you’ve worked in Safety Critical environments before. Either way, strong communication skills are key, so you can coordinate jobs and clearly explain issues. As you’ll be in control of your diary, we’ll need you to be resilient, organised and able to prioritise your workload. Team players thrive in this role, and you’ll be used to taking a proactive and more consultative approach. Experience using iPads, computers and our additional software is a must.

To apply, you’ll ideally have Experience with DWDM, IP, SDH, PDH and Microwave equipment. You should be committed to providing outstanding customer service and have an ability to communicate well with both colleagues and customers. Ideally qualified to BTEC or equivalent in Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering or have extensive relevant experience; however applications are also encouraged from staff that are able to demonstrate that they have a technical background and the motivation to make a success of this opportunity. The successful applicant will be required to undertake standby duties in accordance with an agreed rota. We’ll need to see evidence of your qualifications.

Your Benefits

Joining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you’ll have 26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays. You can use our competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 10%), and you could even benefit from our annual Share Save plan. We supply your protective clothing, tools, test and safety equipment, and there’s free parking at all our main sites. Our Employee Assistance Programme is there to take care of you and includes musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services if you need them.

Ready to power up your career? Join us and impact the way people heat, light and fuel their homes, businesses and vehicles.

• Please note you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

As the post you are applying for attracts a National Security Vetting clearance there are further eligibility requirements, information can be found on the gov.uk website. To meet national security vetting requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 5 years for Security Clearance (SC) prior to the date of application. There are exceptions to this however and examples of these include:

• you have been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
• you were studying abroad
• you were living overseas with parents

If you have any further queries relating to National Security Vetting, please email [email protected]

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all jobs in our recruitment system, so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information after shortlisting has taken place and before interview so they can prepare.

Additional Application Information

Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, so please do check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.

To enhance your candidate experience, we recommend using Google Chrome to complete your online application. Should you have any questions regarding this or require additional support to complete your online application, please email [email protected]

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts.

Net-zero targets are transforming the way we work and increasing the scope of the positive impact we can make. Right now, we’re looking for a Grade 6 Communications Engineer in our Operations Team to join us.

We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts.

Net-zero targets are transforming the way we work and increasing the scope of the positive impact we can make. Right now, we’re looking for a Grade 6 Communications Engineer in our Operations Team to join us.