Asset Engineering Manager - Converters

National Grid; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus up to 30%

Pension: double match up to 12%

Share incentive plan

Salary sacrifice car

Employee assistance lines

Matched charity giving

Job summary

National Grid Interconnectors is seeking a Converters Asset Engineering Manager to lead the asset management of HVDC converter stations and to shape strategies that drive performance across NSL, IFA1, IFA2 and Viking Link. You will lead a team of engineers and work with diverse stakeholders to inform investment decisions and deliver innovative solutions.

Based in Warwick on a hybrid basis, you will travel to interconnector sites as required and benefit from a company car and a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Experience in high voltage environments, ideally within transmission or interconnectors.
• Strong asset management understanding and application.
• Technical expertise across HV assets: switchgear, transformers, wound plant, protection and control.
• Experience developing engineering strategies, standards and frameworks.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems, asset performance and failure analysis.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and engineering teams with safety focus.
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to make sound operational and business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the asset management strategy for HVDC converter station asset families, including wound plant, switchgear, protection and control systems.
• Develop and implement robust asset management frameworks, policies, standards and technical guidance.
• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise to operational teams and wider business stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation opportunities across the converter station asset base.
• Oversee asset performance monitoring, analysis and reporting to support informed decision making.
• Support the development, scoping and delivery of complex asset replacement, refurbishment and enhancement projects.
• Contribute to asset investment planning and financial forecasting activities.
• Lead investigations into asset failures and operational incidents, identifying lessons learned and improvement opportunities.
• Support the management and optimisation of strategic spares across the operational interconnector portfolio.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of engineers, creating a culture focused on safety, performance and professional development.

Skills

HV Experience

Asset Management

Electrical Systems

Engineering Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Project Leadership

Safety Compliance

Contractor Management

Decision Making

Job description

About The Role

At National Grid Interconnectors, we're playing a vital role in delivering the UK's net zero future. Through our growing portfolio of HVDC interconnectors, we connect the UK's energy system with neighbouring countries, enabling the efficient import and export of electricity and helping to deliver secure, affordable, and cleaner energy for millions of people.

About The Role

At National Grid Interconnectors, we're playing a vital role in delivering the UK's net zero future. Through our growing portfolio of HVDC interconnectors, we connect the UK's energy system with neighbouring countries, enabling the efficient import and export of electricity and helping to deliver secure, affordable, and cleaner energy for millions of people.

As we continue to expand our interconnector network and develop innovative energy infrastructure projects, we're looking for a Converters Asset Engineering Manager to join our Operations team and help us maintain world-class performance across our critical assets.

Reporting into the UJV Operations team, you'll provide strategic and technical leadership for the asset management of our HVDC converter station infrastructure across a portfolio that includes NSL, IFA1, IFA2 and Viking Link.

Leading a team of specialist engineers, you'll shape asset strategies, drive operational excellence, and ensure our converter station assets continue to perform safely, reliably and efficiently. This is a highly influential role where you'll work across a wide range of stakeholders, helping to inform investment decisions, support major projects, and deliver innovation across our operational interconnector network.

The role is hybrid with our base office in Warwick, with travel to interconnector sites as required.

The role also comes with a company car.

What you'll do

• Lead the asset management strategy for HVDC converter station asset families, including wound plant, switchgear, protection and control systems.
• Develop and implement robust asset management frameworks, policies, standards and technical guidance.
• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise to operational teams and wider business stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation opportunities across the converter station asset base.
• Oversee asset performance monitoring, analysis and reporting to support informed decision making.
• Support the development, scoping and delivery of complex asset replacement, refurbishment and enhancement projects.
• Contribute to asset investment planning and financial forecasting activities.
• Lead investigations into asset failures and operational incidents, identifying lessons learned and improvement opportunities.
• Support the management and optimisation of strategic spares across the operational interconnector portfolio.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of engineers, creating a culture focused on safety, performance and professional development.

What you'll need

• Significant experience working within high voltage environments, ideally within transmission, generation, interconnectors or related industries.
• A strong understanding of asset management principles and their practical application.
• Technical expertise across HV asset families, including switchgear, transformers, wound plant, and protection and control systems.
• Experience developing and implementing engineering strategies, standards, policies and technical frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, asset performance and failure analysis.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, suppliers and engineering teams while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and environmental compliance.
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects involving multiple stakeholders and interfaces.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• The ability to make sound operational and business decisions within a dynamic environment.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £68,000 - £84,000 per annum - dependent on capability.

• Bonus up to 30% based on personal and company performance.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Flexibile benefits such as a share incentive plan.
• Salary sacrifice car and technology schemes.
• Support via employee assistance lines.
• Matched charity giving.

More Information

This role closes on 25th August 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.