Technical Lead - North East and Yorkshire

About the Role

The RESP nations and regions need to reflect regional characteristics and priorities, driving whole energy considerations across all energy vectors. Think renewables, heat decarbonisation, hydrogen, energy networks, transport and flexibility. Articulating and examining how each region’s needs differ, yet come together in forming the Great British energy plan, is key to our work.

To achieve this, we have national and regional based teams – to work alongside our other teams in forming the hub and spokes needed for energy planning to benefit from and reflect local inputs.

Developing the RESP will require us to work with organisations at a local level (‘local actors’) including local government and gas and electricity networks, to improve understanding of the infrastructure needed in different parts of the country and attract investment for projects. Stakeholder engagement will be key to unlocking the benefits of integrated regional energy planning.

The purpose of this job is to act as the North East and Yorkshire technical lead for RESP, leading and shaping technical engagement and defining approaches in complex and ambiguous areas. You will provide oversight and integration of technical and data interfaces across NESO, the Hub and regional stakeholders.

Having an understanding and lived experience of the North East and Yorkshire will be key.

Our focus in the immediate term is to build trust with our stakeholders, establish our process and methodology, and grow our capability in whole energy systems to best support local actors and industry stakeholders in developing credible plans to support net zero.

Climate change is the challenge of a generation, and the time to act is now. Join us and you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you will be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

Key Accountabilities

• Own and lead the delivery of technical aspects of regional energy system planning inputs into RESP, including data, modelling and system insights

• Shape, interpret and evolve RESP methodology within the region, particularly where guidance is limited or ambiguous

• Exercise professional judgement to resolve complex or unprecedented technical challenges

• Define and integrate approaches across multiple stakeholders, datasets and energy vectors

• Act as NESO’s senior technical representative to local authorities, network companies and other stakeholders, influencing outcomes and decisions

• Lead engagement with stakeholders to obtain, challenge and validate technical inputs

• Oversee the development of geospatial and analytical outputs to support regional insights

• Translate complex technical analysis into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences

• Drive continuous improvement in technical approaches, tools and methodologies

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment. Visa sponsorship may not be available for this role and will be considered in line with business requirements.

About You

We’re forging the path, and we know we cannot do it alone. That is why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we are looking for someone who has: 

• Deep and broad understanding of whole energy systems (including electricity, gas and other vectors)
• Strong knowledge of relevant policy, regulatory and legislative frameworks
• Significant experience working with local authorities, network companies or similar complex stakeholder environments
• Expertise in data, modelling and/or geospatial analysis within energy planning or similar domains
• Proven ability to operate independently in complex, multi-stakeholder and ambiguous environments
• Experience integrating multiple data sources and perspectives into coherent system-level insights
• Strong communication and influencing skills across technical and non-technical audiences

What You'll Get

A competitive salary of £63,000 - £75,000 dependent on experience and capabilityAs well as your base salary, NESO's core benefits are the essential perks and advantages that form part of your employee package. - You will receive a bonus based on company performance- 26 days annual leave as standard - A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. - Annual Enrollment to NESO Savings Plan, when you save between £20- £500 a month from your take-home pay, we will pay a 50% matching contribution.

NESO's flexible benefits programme provides you with more flexibility around your health, lifestyle and protection benefits, here's just a few available:
- Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading
- Additional Birthday Day Off
- Cycle to Work Scheme, Retail & Gym Discounts
- Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & Personal Accident Insurance
 

About Us

At the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we play a vital role in tackling climate change and securing Great Britain's energy future. We already operate the world's fastest decarbonising electricity system and are working towards our ambition to run it carbon-free for a short period this year - provided the market supplies electricity exclusively from renewable sources. Alongside this, we provide expert advice to government on how to deliver a clean power system by 2030.

In autumn 2024, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) transitioned to become NESO - an independent, expert public corporation with a whole-system view across electricity, gas, and hydrogen. NESO operates independently and transparently, always acting in the best interests of all energy users.

Licensed and regulated by Ofgem, we make impartial decisions that balance sustainability, affordability and security. Our organisation is fully independent from government, the regulator and all commercial interests, with a clear focus on system-wide benefit, long term thing and public value.

The time to deliver is now. Join the energy transformation and help shape the future.
Your energy. Our future. Together

National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

More Information

This role closes at 23:59, on the day before date shown above, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At NESO, we believe potential comes in many forms and we're committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment

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. If this role sparks your interest but you're not sure you tick every box, we still want to hear from you. process where everyone has the opportunity to show their talents. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds.