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Lead Asset Lifecycle Engineer

Employer
National Grid
Location
Warwickshire
Salary
£58,929
Closing date
6 Mar 2025
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Discipline
Electrical
Sector
Power
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

Lead Asset Lifecycle Engineer
Location: Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA
Division: Asset Management - S/S HV Plant inc SF6
Job Type:
Requisition Number: 63254
Department:
Job Function: Engineering
About the role
Please include a cover letter to your application.



(Flexible/Hybrid working – opportunity to be based from offices or sites across England and Wales, travel to our Warwick office and other sites will be expected)



Electricity Transmission (ET) is navigating through an exciting time as we evolve to meet net-zero targets for 2050. Joining us as a Lead Asset Management Engineer you will lead and drive the development of all aspects of the lifecycle for electricity transmission equipment in the required area of Substation HV Switchgear expertise (e.g. CB’s and associated Bay Equipment etc.) - Experience of drafting specifications, technical design, strategy development, technical policy, maintenance strategy and/or lifetime management of transmission substation HV Switchgear and their associated equipment.



Focusing on transmission level voltage equipment between 400kV and 33kV, working at the heart of National Grid Electricity Transmission’s Asset Management and Engineering department in Asset Operations to meet the aspirations of Net Zero and the delivery of the Great Grid Upgrade.

What you'll be doing


As a Lead Asset Management Engineer in the Substation HV plant team, you’ll be responsible for leading the asset management of Substation HV Switchgear (depending on background/experience).



Provide expert, technical and asset management HV Switchgear Knowledge.
Be involved across the whole lifecycle of the specific asset category.
Create policies, procedures, technical specifications, work specifications, internal standards and technical guidance within area of expertise
Lead development of Technical Strategy and identify the need for appropriate intervention strategies across our HV plant portfolio including identify innovation opportunities
Be accountable for the leadership and development of virtual team working to take advantage of technology and methodology developments within specific area of technical expertise
Undertake Type Registration activities in line with relevant procedures
External engagement - Understanding the Regulatory & Energy Industry models in which we operate is key
Represent National Grid on appropriate national and international committees influencing the direction of national policy, standards or specifications
Support and mentor other members of the team as required and support the development of apprentices and graduates
What you'll need


You will be a self-starter who is eager to develop their business and technical skills as well as the following:



Essential - Numerate degree, or equivalent experience and membership (or the ability to be a member) of relevant professional body
Desirable – Institute of Asset Management “Principles of Asset Management” certificate
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Asset Management.
Excellent technical understanding of Substation HV Switchgear (e.g. CB’s and associated Bay Equipment etc.)
Ability to thrive when working to challenging deadlines.
Able to communicate issues associated within area of expertise in a clear and concise manner (both verbally and in writing) to internal and external stakeholders including, for example, industry peers, managers and directors.


Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So, 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. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one

What you'll get


A competitive salary of £58,929 - £74,916 - dependent of experience
£3,000 p.a. market supplement (paid monthly)
Flexible/Hybrid working – opportunity to be based from offices or sites across England and Wales, travel to our Warwick office and other sites will be expected.
Training and Development
An annual bonus based on personal and company performance
26 days annual leave plus eight statutory days
The option to buy or sell additional holiday days
Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12% (overall 18%).
Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – so long as it’s relevant to your role.
Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
Access to apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.


More Information


This advert closes on 10th February 2025 at 11:59PM



Interviews will take place week commencing 24th February 2024



We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.



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Company

National Grid is one of the largest investor-owned energy companies and lies at the heart of the energy industry in the UK, keeping people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. We’re dreamers, big-thinkers, innovators and builders.

Building a clean, fair and affordable energy future is no easy feat, and it takes all of us and every role is integral to our mission.

With Innovation and technology enabling us to supercharge the path to finding a better way, as we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. 

We’re hiring right across our company to support net zero and the largest upgrade of the energy network in a generation – and we need you!

So, join us and find what makes you Superpowered. 

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