We are looking for three Asset Strategy & Planning Managers to join our Asset Management team at National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED). As an Asset Strategy & Planning Manager, you will play an important part in the delivery of asset management strategies for NGED, which will maximise whole life value from the extensive asset base operated now and into the future. You will develop and maintain elements of the asset management system for specific network areas or asset classes. You will also provide support to the wider team and business in asset management best practice as well as delivering asset class management plans, option and scenario analysis and champion the alignment to asset strategies and asset management objectives across the organisation. Reporting into the Senior Asset Strategy & Planning Manager you will contribute to the development of the wider asset management capability within NGED including the application of asset management processes and governance. As part of our hybrid working approach this role offers a mix of office and home working. We are flexible on base location and the role can be based from one of our offices/depots within the NGED licence areas of West Midlands, East Midlands, South West or Wales. About Us We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses. National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand. Main Responsibilities Development of strategic elements of the asset management system, including asset management objectives and strategy. Development and regularly updating of asset management plans for each asset class, including fixed point and linear network assets. Translating asset management system elements into costed and deliverable investment programmes and operational requirements that maximise outcomes while minimising cost and risk. These plans will be tactical, annual and multi-year depending on business needs. Applying our asset management decision making frameworks. Providing guidance and support for decision making capabilities against the organisations value framework. Contributing to best practice by taking ownership of specific elements of the business unit Asset Management Improvement Plan. Developing business and investment cases that contribute to the business planning cycle, regulatory business planning and continuous improvement approaches. Contributing to annual regulatory reporting and providing assurance to regulatory submissions. Liaison with the asset management community within the National Grid Group. The Ideal Candidate You’ll be educated to bachelor’s degree level or with equivalent professional experience gained in an asset intensive industry or regulated/ regulatory environment. Chartered (or demonstrably working towards) status in Asset Management, Engineering, or a comparable profession is desirable. You’ll have good knowledge and understanding of regulated infrastructure businesses, developing technical strategies in an engineering or technical environment, and experience of working within and delivering frameworks and processes. Project management skills are also needed, together with analytical skills which you will be able to apply to complex multidisciplinary projects and programmes. Ideally you will have experience in asset management, particularly asset strategy and/or asset planning or similar function/field and experience of regulatory business planning, price review and/or regulatory reporting within a utility or infrastructure business. It would also be beneficial to have a technical understanding of electricity network assets, operations and engineering. National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check. About The Company Joining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from: Annual performance related bonus 28 days Annual Leave plus 8 Bank Holidays Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%) Annual Share Save plan Contributory healthcare for you and your family Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services Free on-site parking at all our main sites Things you need to know As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all applications in our recruitment system so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information at interview stage. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email nged.recruitmentnationalgrid.co.uk Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.