Commissioning Lead

About the role

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our energy network connects the nation, so it’s essential that it’s continually evolving, advancing and improving.

In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing a highly reliable quality of supply for our customers.

At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the safe and effective management of the commissioning of new and replacement assets on to our network.

As Commissioning Lead, you’ll take commissioning switching programmes from operational sites and assess and check and approve them before handing over to the Control Room for implementation.  You’ll manage and co-ordinate all internal and external parties to ensure a safe, network secure commissioning strategy and sequence, on time and without adversely impacting other planned outputs. 

You’ll lead the operational technical comment on Commissioning Switching Programmes (CSPs), approving the switching strategy and sequence on behalf of the control room, resolving any issues relating to delivery of CSPs in the control room. 

Responsible for system security, safety and that customer supplies are maintained, you’ll be accountable for the production and distribution of operational documents required for operation in the control room and submission to the Electricity System Operator.

You’ll be based in Warwick for 2 days per week and you’ll be able to combine this with hybrid working from home. 

What you'll need

We’re looking for someone who has Control Engineer, Distribution Network Operator (DNO) control room, or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) authorisation, coupled with an excellent understanding of transmission network operation and basic analysis techniques.

You’ll ideally have a minimum of HNC in an engineering or STEM related subject, or equivalent experience.  You’ll also need an understanding of the transmission system safety issues and all relevant Procedures.

With the ability to work under pressure, remaining calm and focused on the task at hand, you’ll have good logical, analytic thinking and problem-solving skills.  In addition, you’ll have good written and verbal communication with decision making skills and the ability to work within tight timescales and make accurate assessments of multiple interdependent operational activities.

What's in it for you?

A competitive salary of £54,000 – £65,000 per annum

• Annual Performance Based Bonus
• 26 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days 
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days 
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
• 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 is relevant to your role
• Access to several 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 a numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

More Information

This role closes at midnight on 12th August 2025; however, we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you are excited about this role but your experience or qualifications do not 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.  

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