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Senior Engineer
Senior Engineer – Renewable Electricity Schemes
Location: Cardiff, Glasgow, or London (preference for Cardiff/Glasgow applicants)
About the Role
Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. Our priority is to safeguard energy consumers—especially vulnerable individuals—and ensure fair treatment while progressing towards a cleaner, greener environment.
We’re seeking a Senior Engineer to join the Delivery and Schemes (D&S) directorate within Audit & Compliance, where you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting renewable electricity schemes.
As a Senior Engineer, you’ll provide expert technical support across Ofgem’s operations, specialising in accreditation, compliance, and audit processes for renewable electricity schemes. Your experience will empower robust, data-driven decision-making, ensuring schemes align with all rules and obligations.
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, timely engineering advice on:
- Participant applications for accreditation and amendments
- Compliance investigations
- Contribute technical expertise to scheme development and policy reforms
- Translate technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders across operations, compliance, and policy
- Design and deliver training programmes for diverse audiences on renewable electricity requirements
- Remain up to date on technical standards and emerging renewable energy advances
- Represent Ofgem externally at meetings, conferences, and policy discussions
About Delivery & Schemes (D&S)
Ofgem manages renewable energy and social programmes—worth £12 billion annually—to support Net Zero goals and household assistance. Your work ensures payments reach eligible generators while mitigating taxpayer costs. You’ll support teams like Renewable Electricity Participant Compliance (REPC) and Renewable Electricity Operations (REO).
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Key Responsibilities
- Advise on technical compliance and accreditation for renewable electricity schemes
- Develop and present training sessions on engineering requirements for large, non-technical audiences
- Maintain professional development through continuous learning
Outputs & Achievements
- Validate decisions on accreditation/audits with evidence-based technical expertise
- Enhance renewable electricity schemes through policy and design innovations
- Drive professional training to strengthen cross-team understanding of technical standards
- Champion Ofgem’s positions on internal/external platforms with clarity and precision
Internal Language
- Workstream/Portfolio Managers
- Audit & Compliance Teams
- Operations Team Leads
- Professional Development & HR
- Legal/Policy Colleagues
External Stakeholders
- Government Bodies: DESNZ, GIAA, NAO
- Scheme Participants
- Industry Bodies: Energy UK, Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), certification bodies
Qualifications & Skills
Essential Criteria
- Degree or equivalent in electrical, environmental, or renewable energy engineering (or closely related field)
- Proven experience applying engineering expertise—particularly with complex electricity-related issues and communicating technical intelligence to non-technical audiences
- Exposure to electricity generation/power systems, including renewables or transmission/distribution, with practical applications to renewable electricity schemes
- Ability to synthesis both quantitative and qualitative analysis into actionable insights
- Track record of delivering high-stakes engineering projects with tight deadlines
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Desirable Traits
- Chartered Engineer (or pathway to registration)
- Direct experience in renewable energy/pathway data/battery storage
- Government scheme knowledge, particularly the Renewables Obligation
Behaviours Assessed by Ofgem
- Changing & Improving: Engage proactively to refine processes
- Communicating & Influencing: Forge clarity with diverse audiences
- Decision-Making: Prioritise effectively under conflicting pressures
- Delivering at Pace: Maintain pace and quality under demanding conditions
Benefits & Perks
Salary: £49,452, plus £14,326 towards a Civil Service pension scheme
Additional Incentives:
- 30 days annual leave post-2 years
- Training/development opportunities tailored to your role
- Hybrid working (currently 1 day office-based, reviewed annually)
- Flexible working policies and family-friendly support
- Central, clean workspaces and an engaged veteran-friendly workplace
- Contribute to milestones in net zero transformation
Notes
- Fraud Prevention: Applications processed via Cifas (fraud risk checks)
- Security: Mandatory criminal record check and baseline personnel security
- Inclusivity: Open to applicants facing barriers, including recent prison leavers (per Civil Service policies)
For further details, contact Lisa Buchanan (recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk). Please ensure your personal statement (max. 1250 words) evidences the essential criteria—prioritise accuracy via evidence, ensuring transparency against AI use.
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