Works Co-ordinator

Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for multiple enthusiastic Works Coordinator to join our Connections Team in Tyne and wear / Northumberland.

The energy industry is advancing with investment in smart technology innovation and Northern Powergrid, as the company responsible for powering everyday life for 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the Northeast, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, is at the forefront of delivering a power network that meets the region’s needs, now and in the future.

Works Co-ordinators are responsible for the planning, management and delivery of regional project work including new connections, reinforcement, faults/repairs, maintenance and overhead work on the low and high voltage network to meet business needs.

Along with a competitive salary between £36,929 - £47,541 (Industrial L3 pp7-12)

•Enrolment into our pension scheme

•25 days holiday

•Personal Car Provision

We’re excited to hear from candidates with a passion for our company and the industry and a desire to succeed. Apply now and we’ll be in touch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works coordination and management of varied projects safely and to time, cost and quality.

•Effective Site management of resources, including direct labour and contractors.

•Able to prioritise workload, make decisions and identify cost effective delivery solutions.

•Communicate effectively with customers, Low Carbon Technology providers and stakeholders delivering a 10/10 service..

•. Support weekly operational contract meetings with external service providers.

•Process applications for payment in a timely and efficient manner.

•Carry out site audits in respect of safety, quality and contractual obligations.

•Order materials for use by service providers.

•Create electronic job packs to accurately convey delivery of works.

• Manage all aspects of outage planning for your allocated projects.

• Fully utilise Northern Powergrid’s IT system (iSmart, eAMspatial)

Key Competencies:

•Team working - A shared and committed approach to teamwork

•Planning & organizing

•Time management - Ability to prioritise workload when demands are conflicting

•Leadership skills - Be receptive and embrace change and strive for continuous improvement

•Effective written & spoken communication

•Excellent customer service & interpersonal skills

•Project Management.

•Operational Knowledge

•Good level of IT knowledge & skills.

Qualifications and Attributes

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

GCSE Math’s & English.

IT Literate with all Microsoft Office Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Excellent customer service skills

Knowledge of the distribution network

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

ONC/HNC Electrical Engineering.

ILM Level 3 or NEBOSH equivalent.

Project Management

Electrical Trade / Engineering Background

Advanced Knowledge of LV and HV networks.

Knowledge in IT systems such as CRM, QPID, ISMART

Closing date for applications: 5 September 2025

In order to comply with our electricity distribution licence, we have to ensure our colleagues are fit and proper to visit and enter our customers’ premises. Consequently, as this role may involve visiting and entering our customers’ premises, please be aware that the successful candidate will be subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please confirm in your application if you are content for this check to be completed.