Lead Policy Engineer - Asset Operations

About us

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Lead Policy Engineer and find your superpower. 

Job Purpose

National Grid Electricity Transmission is looking for a Policy Engineer to join our Asset Operations Policy Team.

This role sits at the heart of our operational business, ensuring the policies, procedures and standards used across our substations, overhead line networks and operational sites remain safe, compliant and effective.

As a subject matter expert, you'll develop and maintain policies covering Safety, Health, Environment, Security and Compliance (SHES), translating legislative and corporate requirements into practical guidance that supports frontline operations. Working closely with operational teams, engineers, safety specialists and senior leaders, you'll help ensure our people can operate and maintain critical electricity transmission assets safely and efficiently.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with operational or engineering experience who wants to influence how Asset Operations manages safety, compliance and risk across the transmission network.

What you'll do

• Lead the development, review and implementation of policies and procedures supporting Asset Operations activities across the electricity transmission network.
• Translate legislation, regulatory requirements and company standards into practical guidance for operational teams.
• Provide expert advice on Safety, Health, Environment, Security and Compliance matters to engineers, operational teams and business leaders.
• Support Asset Operations in maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and National Grid requirements.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across Asset Operations, Safety, Assurance, Legal, Asset Management and Procurement.
• Brief senior management and directors on policy developments, risks and implementation activities.
• Develop and support the delivery of training and communications to ensure policies are understood and effectively embedded.
• Review findings from audits, assurance activities, investigations and operational events, ensuring lessons learned are reflected within policies and procedures.
• Chair working groups and lead engagement with key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement across the policy framework.
• Support the delivery of a safe, compliant and resilient operating environment for substations, overhead lines and associated transmission assets.

About you

You'll have a strong engineering, operational or technical background and understand the challenges of working within a safety-critical infrastructure environment.

You'll also bring:

• Experience developing, implementing or applying operational procedures, standards or policies within an engineering, utilities or infrastructure environment.
• A sound understanding of UK health and safety legislation and its application within operational settings.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience translating technical, legislative or regulatory requirements into practical operational guidance.
• The ability to balance compliance requirements with the realities of delivering work safely and efficiently on site.
• Experience presenting information and providing advice to engineers, managers and senior stakeholders.

We'd be particularly interested in candidates with:

• Experience within electricity transmission, distribution, utilities, infrastructure or a similar asset-intensive sector.
• Knowledge of substation operations, overhead lines, cables or maintenance activities.
• Familiarity with Electricity Safety Rules and operational safety management.
• Experience working on operational sites as an engineer, authorised person, senior authorised person, supervisor or technical specialist.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, including areas such as oil management, waste management or SF6.
• Experience supporting audits, investigations, technical governance or assurance activities.

What you'll get

More Information

The closing date for this vacancy is 9th October. 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, offering 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 that 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.

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