At National Grid, we’re on a mission to lead the UK’s journey toward a sustainable, net-zero future. As a critical player in the global energy transformation, we’re building innovative solutions to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone. This is your chance to be part of something extraordinary and make a real impact on the world.
National Grid Electricity Transmission creates value from its assets. This role will work with our asset strategy teams and oversee the scoping, development, delivery and first-line technical assurance for new HVDC Converter assets supporting our growing HVDC technology portfolio.
The principal value created by this role is the identification and management of HVDC Converter technology opportunities and risks so that the SI HVDC portfolio is suitably managed. This will be achieved by the development, implementation, and management of new HVDC Converter engineering strategies, processes and capabilities.
What's in it for you?
A competitive salary of £55,000 p.a. to £80,000 p.a. depending on experience.
In addition to your annual salary, you will also receive:
* Bonus: an annual bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance.
* Pension: a generous pension scheme with a double match, meaning for every £1 you contribute, we’ll put in another £2. We will pay a maximum of 12% into your pension when you pay 6%, giving you a total of 18% into your pension every month.
* Company Car: Depending on the mileage completed for business travel per year, you may be eligible for a company car with a monthly voucher value to select a car from the company car choice list.
* Annual Leave: 26 days annual leave, with the option to buy an additional 5 days and the flexibility to use up to 3 bank holidays for personal meaningful holidays.
* Share plans: Participate in our two share plans, including a Sharesave plan and a Share Incentive Plan.
* Family Care: Full pay for the first 26 weeks of maternity, adoption, surrogacy or shared parental leave, and support for emergency backup care days.
* Additional Benefits: Access to professional development schemes, technology schemes, employee assistance lines, and matched charity giving.
What you'll be getting up to
* Act as a subject matter expert on the management of HVDC Converter activities supporting our new transmission assets.
* Ensure the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of HVDC Converter solutions.
* Inspire and influence both internal and external stakeholders to realise acceptable outcomes.
* Create and support the implementation of an engineering capability growth plan.
* Account for business risk: time/cost/quality/safety and provide assurance that HVDC Converter engineering activities are within business tolerance.
* Identify and drive innovation in line with the strategic direction.
* Lead and shape National Grid’s relationships with key external stakeholders.
* Establish and maintain a network of thought leaders to establish market trends.
About you
* Technical authority in area of specialism balancing quality, safety, cost and delivery.
* Expert knowledge recognised in the business area.
* Experience of working with procurement and suppliers to introduce new ways of working and sustainable products.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At National Grid, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. If you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway.
More information
The closing date for this position is Friday 3rd January; please ensure we have received your application by this date.
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