Engineering Manager

National Grid; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Manager to spearhead HVDC technology deployment across the UK. In this pivotal role, you will lead engineering teams in developing innovative solutions that align with the UK’s energy objectives. Your expertise will guide projects from conception to operation, ensuring safety and sustainability while fostering collaboration with diverse stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a range of benefits, including a generous pension scheme and private medical insurance. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to engineering excellence and making a significant impact on the energy landscape.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Private medical insurance

Generous pension scheme

Company car or cash alternative

Life insurance

Financial support for professional development

Access to health and wellbeing apps

Holiday buy/sell option

28 days holiday plus statutory days

Qualifications

• Experience in HVDC and electricity transmission technologies.
• Strong background in managing engineering teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of HVDC engineering solutions.
• Manage engineering risks in marine grid projects.
• Coordinate assurance activities for offshore systems.

Skills

HVDC technology

Engineering management

Risk management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

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Engineering Manager - UK wide - occasional travel required (hybrid working)

We are aiming to re-wire the UK. As part of this, there is a huge amount of infrastructure being built offshore and onshore. We need broad engineering expertise to lead a new era of HVDC technology deployment in the UK, and as an engineering leader, you will play a central role in developing and delivering HVDC solutions to meet the UK’s ambitious energy plans.

What you'll be getting up to

• Lead engineering development and design resources to develop HVDC engineering conceptual solutions through to initial operations.
• Manage engineering risks and opportunities that will arise as we develop, construct, and expand National Grid’s transmission network into a marine environment.
• Coordinate engineering assurance activities covering HVDC and offshore systems across marine grid projects.
• Provide engineering direction and oversight to major works contracts, joint ventures, and framework agreements.
• Maintain a centre of excellence for offshore and HVDC engineering capabilities and talent, including creating developmental programmes for new engineering skills.
• Contribute to embedding lessons learned and industry best practices within the engineering team.
• Nurture and maintain effective professional relationships with stakeholders, partners, vendors, and service providers.
• Help build and promote National Grid’s reputation in HVDC, engaging with industry forums such as Government, OFGEM, the IET, and CIGRE.
• Lead on Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability matters.
• Promote engineering excellence across the Group and with external stakeholders.

About you

• Experience across various engineering disciplines, especially in new electricity transmission technologies like HVDC.
• Experience working with diverse teams to influence engineering perspectives on new business ideas.
• Experience establishing and working within joint ventures.
• Experience collaborating with OEMs on electrical transmission assets.
• Excellent influencing, negotiating, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of business practices such as risk management, resource planning, contract management, and cost-benefit analysis.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary of approximately £75,000 - £100,000, depending on experience.
• An annual performance bonus of up to 20% of eligible earnings.
• 28 days plus 8 statutory days of holiday.
• Option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• Private medical insurance with options for family coverage.
• Generous contributory pension scheme with company matching up to 12%.
• A company car or cash alternative.
• Life insurance at 10 times basic salary.
• Financial support for professional memberships, courses, books, exams, and relevant study leave.
• Access to health, fitness, and wellbeing apps.