Lead Systems Engineer

Enwl; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

We're champions of the North West and we're proud that it's our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.

A key part of the UK's journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West's electricity network operator, it's our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all.

We're proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry's most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead System Engineer to join us in Blackburn.

This role will involve travel across our whole network area. As the successful candidate, you must have access to your own vehicle and be prepared to travel on occasion.

Our role

The Lead System Engineer will be responsible for leading a team delivering end to end system configuration changes within our COTS Work and Asset Management (WAM) IT Systems.

Leading an Agile change team, the role will engage with sponsors and end users to understand requirements, design changes within the systems & processes, and complete configuration changes to deliver value adding business change.

The Lead System Engineer will provide expert knowledge on the Work and Asset Management systems for both support and to promote employee engagement with the systems.

What we're looking for

• Experience of performing in a team leader and people manager role;
• Experience of designing and implementing IT system changes that require in-depth knowledge of technical systems and business process;
• Experience using Low Code platforms and applications such as Microsoft PowerApps;
• Experience producing and reviewing requirement specifications;
• Experience interacting via APIs;
• Ability to interpret user story requirements and implement IT system changes in COTS configurable products and low code platforms;
• Ability to work within an Agile sprint team to deliver effective IT system changes in a timely manner to meet user requirements;
• Familiarity with cloud technologies;
• UX/UI skills;
• An understanding of enterprise work and asset management product sets;
• A full UK driving licence.

What we're offering

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Private Healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our people are important to us and we're passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We're striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit highly skilled workforce that's representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at [e-mail] or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, BS7858 checks and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.