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Head of Operations & Maintenance HVDC

Business Unit:  National Grid Ventures
Requisition Number:  9565

About the role

Head of Operations & Maintenance - HVDC
 
Hybrid -  Sandwich, Kent (with regular travel to London, Warwick and Belgium)
 

We’re looking for a senior leader to join Nemo Link and play a critical role in shaping the future of international electricity interconnection.

 

Nemo Link is a pioneering joint venture between National Grid and Elia, connecting the UK and Belgium. Since entering operation in 2019, it has set industry benchmarks for availability, innovation, and safety—being Europe’s first Cap and Floor interconnector, the first HVDC VSC system, and the first 400kV XLPE cable installation.

 

As Head of Converter Operations & Maintenance, you’ll take accountability for the safety, performance, and reliability of both converter stations (UK and Belgium). You’ll lead high-performing, multinational teams and set the strategic and operational direction to ensure Nemo Link continues to deliver exceptional results and supports the transition to a cleaner energy future.

What you'll be doing

 

 

  • Provide strategic, operational, and technical leadership across converter station operations, maintenance, and asset management, ensuring high performance, reliability, and continuous improvement
  • Lead and develop multi-disciplinary teams, driving accountability, fostering a zero-harm safety culture, and acting as the key escalation point for operational decisions
  • Deliver asset health, maintenance, and compliance strategies, including regulatory and cyber security requirements, to maximise availability and ensure resilience
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including National Grid and Elia, to share best practice, drive innovation, and deliver consumer value
  • Champion operational excellence, business change, and emergency response readiness across the organisation

About you

 

 

You’re an experienced senior leader with a strong background in engineering operations and asset management. You thrive in complex, high-value environments and bring a clear focus on safety, performance, and people leadership.

You’ll also bring:

 

  • Extensive experience leading multi-disciplinary operational teams
  • Strong technical understanding of HVDC systems, high-voltage substations, and/or subsea cabling
  • Proven ability to manage high-value budgets, contracts, and supplier relationships
  • Experience working with international stakeholders, joint ventures, or regulated environments
  • A strong track record in safety leadership and operational excellence
  • Excellent influencing, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to lead, coach, and inspire teams across multiple locations

 

What's in it for you?

 

 

 

Salary between £85,000 p.a. and £100,000 p.a. depending on experience. 

 

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance of up to 40% - a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also receive private medical insurance and the option to a full EV company car or cash alternative. Additionally, you will have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

 

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.

 

The closing date for this position is Friday 10th July, please ensure we have received your application by this date. 

 

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