Asset Lifecycle Engineer - Auxiliary Supplies
About us
At National Grid Electricity Transmission, we are at the heart of the UK’s journey to net zero. Our substations and infrastructure play a critical role in keeping the country powered while enabling the transition to a cleaner energy system.
We’re looking for an Asset Management Engineer – Auxiliary Supplies to join our Asset Management – Substation Infrastructure team, where you’ll help shape the future of transmission substation site power supplies and critical backup systems. This is a strategic role with national influence, offering hybrid working, strong development opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact through the Great Grid Upgrade.
Auxiliary Supplies include substation LVAC supplies, DC systems, backup battery systems, and standby generators.
(Sponsorship is not being offered for this position)
Job Purpose
As an Asset Management Engineer within the Asset Management - Substation Infrastructure team, you will drive the development of all aspects of Substation Auxiliary Supplies lifecycle within your specific area of technical expertise (depending on background/experience). Ensuring we support the delivery of our RIIO T2/T3 regulatory period commitments and develop the Asset intervention and net zero strategies for RIIO T3/T4 and beyond to meet strategic and business objectives.
- Provide detailed, technical and asset management knowledge in either area above depending on experience.
- Be involved across the whole lifecycle of the specific asset category.
- Create and amend policies, procedures, technical specifications, work specifications, internal standards and technical guidance within area of expertise
- Support the development of the Technical Strategy and identify the need for appropriate intervention strategies across our LV supply and auxiliary system portfolio and identify innovation opportunities
- Support the 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 with limited supervision
- Support external engagement - Regulatory & Energy Industry Understanding
- Represent National Grid on appropriate national and international committees influencing the direction of national policy, standard or specifications
- Support other members of the team
About you
- Proven experience in the specification, design, development, and lifetime management of LV switchboards, DC systems, back up generations and their associated equipment.
- A numerate degree or demonstrable experience in a relevant STEM area or industry.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of the principles of Asset Management.
- Membership or the ability to be a member of a relevant professional body.
- Ability to thrive when working to challenging deadlines.
- Able to communicate issues associated with your area of expertise in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing.
- Strong strategic thinking skills, with experience and knowledge of the operational aspects of the work.
Desirable:
- Institute of Asset Management “Principles of Asset Management” certificate.
- Chartered Status with a relevant professional body.
What you'll get
- A starting salary up to £68,447 pa + £3,000 pa Market Supplement + Benefits package (depending on experience)
- Training and Development.
- 37 hours Mon – Fri (Location - Variable/Flexible (Permanent/Full time with hybrid working)
- 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days.
- Enhanced parental leave.
- Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum. company contribution of 12%. Totalling 18%.
- Statutory Bank Holiday swapping – if you wish to change them for another day
- The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
- Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – 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 numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.
More Information
The closing date for this vacancy is 30th April. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications 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.
DE & I statement
At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.