Lead Asset Lifecycle Engineer - HVDC & Protection
Added 25 Aug · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£58,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2123 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £58,700, and National Grid is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers, If project management is the main duty). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
About Us
At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it's so much more than that. National Grid provides us with the environment to make it happen. As we build momentum in the energy transition, we're delivering the infrastructure and innovation needed to enable a cleaner, more resilient energy future. So, join us as a Lead Asset Lifecycle Engineer - HVDC & Protection and Control and find your superpower.
National Grid is recruiting two
1 x Lead Asset Lifecycle Engineer - HVDC & Protection and Control
1 x Lead Asset Lifecycle Engineer - Protection and Control
These roles can be based from our Warwick, Leeds, Bristol, Daines or West Weybridge offices, with hybrid working available.
Job Purpose
Electricity Transmission (ET) is navigating through an exciting time as we evolve to meet Net Zero targets for 2050. By joining our Asset Engineering team, you will support the development and lifecycle management of HVDC and Protection & Control assets across the electricity transmission system in England and Wales.
Working at the heart of National Grid Electricity Transmission's Asset Engineering team within Asset Operations, you'll play a key role in enabling the energy transition, delivering the Great Grid Upgrade and supporting the safe and reliable operation of the electricity network.
We're recruiting experienced engineers with specialist expertise in either HVDC or Protection & Control asset management. In this pivotal role, you'll provide expert technical guidance throughout the asset lifecycle, developing policies, standards and strategies that support long-term asset performance, reliability and innovation.
The role offers opportunities to work with leading manufacturers, assess developing technologies, witness equipment testing and represent National Grid within the wider industry.
What You'll Do
At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it's so much more than that. National Grid provides us with the environment to make it happen. As we build momentum in the energy transition, we're delivering the infrastructure and innovation needed to enable a cleaner, more resilient energy future. So, join us as a Lead Asset Lifecycle Engineer - HVDC & Protection and Control and find your superpower.
National Grid is recruiting two
1 x Lead Asset Lifecycle Engineer - HVDC & Protection and Control
1 x Lead Asset Lifecycle Engineer - Protection and Control
These roles can be based from our Warwick, Leeds, Bristol, Daines or West Weybridge offices, with hybrid working available.
Job Purpose
Electricity Transmission (ET) is navigating through an exciting time as we evolve to meet Net Zero targets for 2050. By joining our Asset Engineering team, you will support the development and lifecycle management of HVDC and Protection & Control assets across the electricity transmission system in England and Wales.
Working at the heart of National Grid Electricity Transmission's Asset Engineering team within Asset Operations, you'll play a key role in enabling the energy transition, delivering the Great Grid Upgrade and supporting the safe and reliable operation of the electricity network.
We're recruiting experienced engineers with specialist expertise in either HVDC or Protection & Control asset management. In this pivotal role, you'll provide expert technical guidance throughout the asset lifecycle, developing policies, standards and strategies that support long-term asset performance, reliability and innovation.
The role offers opportunities to work with leading manufacturers, assess developing technologies, witness equipment testing and represent National Grid within the wider industry.
What You'll Do
- Provide detailed technical engineering and asset management expertise relating to HVDC and/or Protection & Control systems.
- Create and amend policies, procedures, technical specifications, work specifications, internal standards and technical guidance.
- Support the development of technical specifications, policies and asset strategies, identifying effective intervention strategies and innovation opportunities.
- Assess the suitability and limitations of simulation and modelling tools, supporting continuous improvement in capability and accuracy.
- Lead and support Type Registration and Factory Acceptance Testing activities in line with relevant procedures.
- Engage with external stakeholders, suppliers and regulatory bodies.
- Represent National Grid at relevant industry forums, committees and conferences.
- Coach, mentor and support less experienced members of the team.
You'll be a self-starter who is eager to develop both business and technical skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and provide technical leadership.
Essential
- Proven experience within either HVDC or Protection & Control engineering and asset management.
- For Protection & Control specialism:
- Experience in the specification, design, development and lifecycle management of protection and interfacing equipment.
- Experience using tools such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD and/or RTDS.
- For HVDC specialism:
- Experience in the specification, design, development, testing, maintenance and/or lifecycle management of HVDC converter stations and associated equipment.
- A numerate degree or demonstrable experience within a relevant STEM discipline.
- Strong understanding of asset management principles.
- Membership of, or the ability to become a member of, a relevant professional body.
- Knowledge of asset management systems such as IBM Maximo.
- Institute of Asset Management Principles of Asset Management certification.
- Chartered status with a relevant professional institution.
- Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 plus benefits.
- Hybrid working with a mix of home, office and site-based working.
- 26 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays.
- Option to buy or sell annual leave.
- Generous contributory pension scheme with up to 12% company contribution (18% combined contribution).
- Financial support for relevant professional memberships, qualifications and study.
- Share incentive plan and salary sacrifice car and technology schemes.
- Employee assistance support and matched charity giving.
- Family care benefits, including back-up care support.
- Access to health, fitness and wellbeing resources.
The closing date for this vacancy is 8th September. 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 environmen
t in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2123 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~34k in sampleP25 £43kP75 £74k
£34kmedian £60kgoing rate £59k£74k
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2123 going rate of £58,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.