Job Description

Programme lead - Energy transition for multi-occupancy & complex buildings

Location: Orpington

Salary: Personal Contract

Reference: REQ2698

THE ROLE

Programme lead for the MOBs and complex buildings future of Energy workstream, seeking to deliver R&D programme of evidence to inform UK government heat Policy decisions towards system transformation of all customers in multi-occupancy buildings. This position is key to SGNs overall NetZero transitional plan, a large proportion of existing gas customers live in a flats, this role is pivotal in the delivery of safe clean heating options to these customers.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for the delivery of the MOBs preparatory R&D; the safety, regulatory, property classification, data, risk, technical standards, engineering options and stakeholder engagement.
• Management of financial budgets associated to your project delivery programme
• Lead on the development, bidding and delivery of MOB reopener via NZASP.
• Represent SGN at key external groups to ensure GDNs and other key external project stakeholders including Ofgem, BEIS, HSE are engaged and working collaboratively to allow for programme success
• Promote the programme and outcomes at industry events, industry standard and government led groups
• Close liaison with the wider SGN group to ensure interfaces between the project and SGN are managed effectively, including, but not limited to safety, asset management, and operations.

WHAT YOU\'LL BRING

• Experienced in major R&D projects
• Experienced in preparing bids and tenders.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of multi-occupancy buildings and associated legislation, ideally aware of IGEM/G/5 requirements for Gas.
• Knowledge of gas and electricity networks
• Proven track record in strategic negotiations and delivery of complex projects
• Knowledge of renewable sector, particularly hydrogen
• Excellent communicator at all levels. This role requires frequent attendance at senior forums. For example, government ministers and senior civil servants.
• Knowledge of regulatory governance frameworks
• Preferably degree qualified in a relevant discipline (Civil engineering/architecture/construction/complex buildings would be beneficial)
• Contract management experience
• A full and valid driving licence is essential.

Not a perfect skills match? Tell us what you\'re interested in - you might have a skill we didn\'t realise we needed!

BENEFITS

At SGN we offer:

• Job security and genuine learning and development opportunities
• Holiday and sickness package
• HolidayPlus - Buy up to 10 additional days holiday, available all year round
• Retail & leisure discounts
• Cycle2work scheme
• Company pension scheme - with company contributions between 6 -12% (depending on length of service and personal % contribution)
• Gym & mobile discounts
• Virtual GP - Our GP Helpline is a virtual GP service which offers unlimited access to GP at a time which suits you.

WHO WE ARE

We\'re on a journey to transform the future of gas and we think outside the box - futuristic technologies and robotics are leading our innovation. Keeping our customers safe and warm is what we do but beyond that, we want to make the world a better place, which is why we\'re passionate about helping in our communities, reducing our carbon footprint and driving innovation in our industry.

At SGN, we strive to sustain our world through managing the network that distributes natural and green gas across the south of England and Scotland. We have an important responsibility to keep the gas flowing to 5.9 million homes and businesses. Your work directly impacts SGNs commitments to keeping our customers\' homes and businesses safe.

SGN is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is something we are passionate about working towards at SGN. We want our workplace to be an innovative and inclusive place to work, where every single person feels empowered to achieve professional success. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

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