Senior HVDC Asset Engineer- Valves
About the role
At National Grid Interconnectors, we're powering a cleaner, more secure energy future.
Our interconnectors connect the UK's electricity network with some of our closest neighbours, enabling the import and export of electricity and helping accelerate the transition to net zero. As our portfolio continues to grow, we're investing in the critical infrastructure and expertise needed to support the UK's future energy needs.
We're looking for a Senior Asset Engineer to join our UJV Operations team, responsible for the safe and efficient operation of key interconnector assets including NSL, IFA1, IFA2 and Viking Link.
This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in the management and optimisation of some of the most advanced HVDC infrastructure in Europe. You'll provide technical leadership across HVDC valve and power electronics systems, helping to maximise asset performance, reliability and availability while supporting innovation and continuous improvement across our converter stations.
The role is hybrid with our base office in Warwick, we'd expect to see you at least twice a week in the office.
What you'll do
As a recognised subject matter expert, you'll:
- Provide technical leadership and asset management expertise for HVDC valves and power electronics systems.
- Support the development and implementation of long-term asset strategies that enhance reliability, performance and value.
- Develop technical policies, engineering specifications and maintenance strategies across HVDC converter station assets.
- Lead asset health assessments, analyse performance data and make risk-based asset management decisions.
- Support site teams in identifying, investigating and resolving technical issues, asset failures and operational challenges.
- Contribute to incident investigations and support asset recovery activities when required.
- Scope, develop and deliver engineering projects across converter station assets.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and emerging technologies that can strengthen asset performance and operational resilience.
- Collaborate with equipment suppliers and industry partners to evaluate new technologies and solutions.
- Provide engineering support during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning and lifecycle replacement projects.
What you'll need
We're looking for an engineer who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
You'll ideally have:
- A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline, supported by relevant industry experience.
- Strong knowledge of asset management principles and their practical application within critical infrastructure environments.
- Experience working with HVDC converter stations, power electronics, high-voltage equipment or associated technologies.
- The ability to interpret complex technical challenges and communicate solutions clearly to a range of stakeholders.
- Experience influencing technical strategy, policy development and engineering standards.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across operational and engineering teams.
- Experience managing contractor and supplier performance, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and environmental compliance.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the confidence to make informed operational and business-critical decisions.
- Membership, or working towards membership, of a recognised professional engineering institution.
What you'll get
A competitive salary between £56,579.00 - £66,882.00 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
This role closes on 29th October 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.
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.