Asset Engineer

National Grid; Sellindge; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (double match up to 12%

Share incentive plan

Salary sacrifice car

Technology schemes

Employee assistance lines

Matched charity giving

Job summary

National Grid Ventures Interconnectors is seeking an Asset Engineer to manage and maintain critical interconnector assets at the IFA1 site in Sellindge. You will develop asset strategies, drive maintenance excellence and ensure safety, reliability and regulatory alignment across the portfolio.

You will collaborate with site teams and OEMs, translate technical guidance into actionable plans, and maintain asset records while promoting continuous improvement and data integrity in Maximo.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering and asset management.
• Knowledge of asset management principles and maintenance strategies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and OEM manuals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver asset health assessments and management activities.
• Develop and implement asset maintenance strategies.
• Translate OEM guidance into maintenance plans and Maximo lists.
• Produce and manage maintenance plans and outage scopes.
• Support asset defects and technical investigations.
• Analyse asset performance and provide improvement recommendations.
• Collaborate with site operations and external partners to drive best practices.

Skills

Asset management

Asset health

HV systems

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Maximo

Job description

About The Role

National Grid Ventures Interconnectors is playing a critical role in connecting the UK\'s energy system with neighbouring countries, helping to deliver a more secure, resilient and low‑carbon energy future. Through our portfolio of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) interconnectors, we enable the import and export of electricity, supporting the UK\'s transition to net zero while developing the infrastructure needed to meet future energy demands.

We\'re looking for an Asset Engineer to join our Asset & Engineering team. In this role, you\'ll be responsible for the effective management, performance and maintenance of critical interconnector assets, helping to ensure exceptional levels of reliability, availability and operational resilience across our portfolio.

Working closely with site‑based and central teams, you\'ll use your technical expertise to develop asset strategies, drive maintenance excellence, improve asset health and support continuous improvement initiatives. You\'ll play a key role in ensuring our assets perform safely, efficiently and in line with all regulatory and operational requirements.

This position is based at our IFA1 site in Sellindge so candidates would be ideally be based within a hours commute.

What you\'ll do

As An Asset Engineer, You Will

• Deliver asset health assessments and asset management activities in line with National Grid policies and standards.
• Develop and implement asset maintenance strategies to maximise asset performance, reliability and lifespan.
• Translate OEM technical guidance and engineering standards into practical maintenance plans, work instructions and Maximo task lists.
• Produce and manage maintenance plans and outage scopes to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and effectively.
• Support the management of asset defects, equipment failures and technical investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Analyse asset performance data and provide recommendations to improve reliability and operational efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with site operations teams, engineering specialists and external partners to drive best practice across the interconnector portfolio.
• Coordinate with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) on warranty, performance and asset integrity matters.
• Maintain accurate asset records and support continual improvement of asset data within Maximo.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, compliance and continuous improvement across all engineering activities.

What you\'ll need

• Experience in engineering and asset management, ideally within the utilities, energy, infrastructure or industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of asset management principles and maintenance strategies.
• Knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems or other critical infrastructure assets.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, engineering drawings and OEM manuals.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make informed technical decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience using asset management systems such as Maximo or similar platforms.
• Understanding of risk management processes and regulatory compliance requirements.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What you\'ll get

A competitive salary between £47,442.00 - £56,173.50 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 28th September 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.