NIE Networks EMPLOYER PROFILE

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks) is the owner of the electricity transmission and distribution networks in Northern Ireland. The company has over 1,300 employees, and serves over 900,000 homes, farms, and businesses in NI by keeping them connected to the electricity network. Every year, the company invests around £100 million pounds in the network.

NIE Networks’ transmission and distribution network consists of:

• 2,200 kilometres of transmission network.
• 47,000 kilometres of distribution network.
• 300 major substations.

NIE Networks achieved Platinum Accreditation for the Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey for the sixth consecutive year in 2022. Endeavouring to act in an environmentally responsible manner at all times, the company aims to minimise its environmental impact and prevent unnecessary pollution, reducing generated waste and increasing the efficiency of resource and energy usage.

NIE Networks in an innovative organisation, driven by their vision of “delivering a sustainable energy system for all” and their values of being safe, people, customer, commercially- and future-focussed.

NIE Networks has been awarded the Bronze Diversity Charter Mark. This is awarded to organisations that drive a positive gender balance and promote a positive and inclusive workplace environment. Respecting and encouraging difference in the workplace, the organisation believes this makes them smarter, stronger, and more spirited!