Operations Site Manager - NemoLink
About the role
Nemo Link is a 50:50 joint venture between National Grid and Elia, operating a critical interconnector between the UK and Belgium. As part of the Operations Leadership Team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining high levels of reliability and availability, ensuring the interconnector continues to deliver strong operational and commercial performance.
We’re looking for a Operations Site Manager to lead the safe and efficient operation of the Nemo Link converter station at Richborough.
This role combines technical leadership, operational excellence and people leadership, working closely with UK and Belgian teams to deliver safe, compliant and high-performing operations.
Please note as this is a site based role you must live within an hours commute from our site in Sandwich, Richborough.
What you'll do
- Lead safe and compliant operations
Ensure day-to-day operations, maintenance, incident response and risk management are delivered safely and in line with SHE expectations, licences, codes and operational procedures. - Maximise asset availability and performance
Drive high reliability through effective planning, outage management, maintenance strategies and strong operational decision-making. - Lead and develop a high-performing site team
Build, lead and develop a capable operational team while managing contractor interfaces and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across Nemo Link, National Grid and wider partners. - Deliver operational excellence across a 24/7 site
Oversee maintenance, emergency response, and operational delivery to ensure optimal performance of the converter station and associated assets. - Manage risk, compliance and stakeholder relationships
Ensure adherence to regulatory and operational requirements while maintaining effective relationships with internal teams, partners and external stakeholders.
What you'll need
- Proven experience operating within a high-voltage or critical infrastructure environment
- Strong track record of delivering safe, compliant and reliable operations
- Experience maximising asset availability and long-term performance
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing operational teams
- Strong stakeholder management skills across complex organisational interfaces
- Ability to make effective decisions in high-pressure operational environments
What you'll get
A competitive salary between £64,000 - £80,000 per annum – dependent on capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of 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.
More Information
- Grade: Band D
- Closing Date: 10th July 2026
- Location: NemoLink Converter, Sandwich
- Hiring Manager: Lisa Kettle
- Recruitment Business Partner: Hayley Ashwell
More Information
This role closes on 10th July 2026 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
More Information
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.
Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.