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

ABOUT THE ROLE

(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