This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills in to a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.

The roles in this programme tend to run on a 12 week work placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period. Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role.

If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.

About the role

As a Connections Engineer, you will be at the heart of a variety of works. You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team, designing and developing to budget and deadline, with safety at the heart of everything you do.

Day-to-day activities will vary throughout the project lifecycle. Some days you may be undertaking surveys in an operational substation, other days you may be in the office, reviewing customer connection applications or tendering submissions from the supply chain. Every day you’ll be making a significant contribution to a greener energy future.

About you

You’ll need to be curious and tenacious in your approach with a genuine passion to contribute towards the delivery of projects that will be critical to the UK’s decarbonisation objectives. You will have an Engineering degree or relevant engineering/project management experience in the development or construction of infrastructure projects in utilities or a similar field. You will have a driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK.

We would also look for you to be able to demonstrate some of the following:

Engineering and Design:

• Possesses knowledge of electrical / civil engineering principles.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission system and assets.
• Skilled in electrical engineering principles, processes and network design, asset maintenance.

Customer/stakeholder Management:

• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors.
• Effectively manages multiple customer/stakeholder/supplier relationships concurrently.

Project Management:

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in project planning, project delivery and project financial forecasting, management and controls.
• Exhibits leadership skills and the ability to matrix manage cross-functional teams effectively including contractors.
• Shows knowledge in risk management and problem-solving to ensure project success to time, cost, scope and to a high quality.

Location:

Warwick (Hybrid)