Lead Power Systems Engineer

Job Description

Lead System Forecasting Engineer

Location : Newcastle or Leeds Area

Directorate : Energy Systems

Job Ref No : R7382

Help Shape the Future of Energy

Northern Powergrid is seeking an experienced Lead System Forecasting Engineer to join our Energy Systems team.

In this role, you'll lead the development of customer decarbonisation and load forecasts, guiding how we plan, invest in, and prepare the electricity network for the transition to net zero. With more rapid decarbonisation and a shift toward a more strategic approach to network development, you will provide strategic direction and drive the transformation of forecast data into an increasingly critical tool for shaping future network operations and planning.

You'll work closely with regional teams to incorporate local intelligence and share forecasting insights with external stakeholders, ensuring our approach remains firmly rooted in the needs of our region. A key objective will be to develop tailored information to support engineering colleagues to ensure the network is ready for the growing role of electricity in decarbonisation across the Northeast, Yorkshire, and North Lincolnshire.

If you're passionate about using data and advanced modelling to drive smarter, greener grid investment, this is your chance to make a real impact.

At Northern Powergrid, we keep power flowing to 3.9 million homes and businesses — working together, solving challenges, and delivering for our communities.

What's the package?

Along with a competitive salary of between £73,451 and £85,620 , we also offer great benefits such as :

• Enrolment into our double-matched pension scheme
• 25 days holiday (rising with service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent opportunities for career growth
• Agile working arrangements

What will you do?

Key Competencies

What qualifications and experience should you have?

What next?

Key dates :

Post date : 15 September 2025

Closing date for applications : 10 October 2025

Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, , re-assignment, race, or , in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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