Head of Strategic Asset Management

National Grid plc; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or allowance

Bonus up to 40% of salary

Contributory pension scheme with 12%+

Flexible benefits and incentive plan

Job summary

National Grid in Warwick seeks a Head of Strategic Asset Management to shape investment and maintenance of the asset base. You will lead the Asset Management Strategy, align with regulatory commitments and deliver value for customers in a Net Zero transition.

You will build senior stakeholder consensus, drive governance, and mentor a high‑performing team while delivering clear business plans and investment cases for the network.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Economics or Business or related field.
• Senior Asset Management, strategic planning or investment leadership experience.
• Proven ability to translate complex challenges into clear priorities and outcomes.
• Experience with regulatory submissions and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the Asset Management Strategy to align with objectives and regulatory commitments.
• Translate strategy into clear priorities and investment decisions for the network.
• Govern frameworks and processes linking strategy, asset plans and delivery.
• Champion Asset Management through education, engagement and communication.
• Lead continuous improvement of Asset Management systems to best practice.
• Shape long-term asset plans and investment cases with evidenced costs and benefits.
• Collaborate with Finance, Regulation, Engineering, Operations and Planning teams.

Skills

Asset management

Strategic planning

Regulation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering / Economics / Business

Chartered Engineer / Chartered Manager (advantageous)

Job description

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Head of Strategic Asset Management and find your superpower.

National Grid is hiring a Head of Strategic Asset Management - This role is based from our Warwick office - Hybrid working.

(No Sponsorship is available for this role)

Job Purpose

At National Grid Electricity Transmission, our assets are critical to delivering a safe, reliable and resilient electricity network for millions of customers.

As Head of Strategic Asset Management, you will lead the development and delivery of our Asset Management Strategy, ensuring alignment between business objectives, network needs, investment priorities and regulatory commitments. You will connect long-term asset requirements, risk, performance, resilience and affordability into a clear strategic direction that supports both current network performance and the transition to a Net Zero future.

This is a highly influential leadership role. As one of the organisation's leading voices for Asset Management, you will champion best practice, drive organisational maturity and ensure Asset Management principles are understood, adopted and embedded across the business. You will also play a key role in business planning and regulatory activities, helping to shape investment strategies, regulatory submissions and long‑term plans that deliver value for customers and stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Define, own and evolve National Grid Electricity Transmission's Asset Management Strategy, ensuring it aligns with corporate objectives, network requirements and regulatory commitments.
• Translate business and network strategy into clear Asset Management priorities, objectives and investment decisions.
• Lead the development and governance of the frameworks, policies and processes that connect strategy with asset plans, investment portfolios, business plans and delivery outcomes.
• Champion Asset Management across the organisation by driving awareness, education and engagement, helping colleagues understand the value and impact of Asset Management.
• Drive the continuous improvement of the Asset Management System, ensuring alignment with industry best practice and international asset management standards.
• Shape long‑term asset plans and investment strategies, balancing risk, resilience, performance, affordability and whole‑life value.
• Lead the development of robust business plans and investment cases, ensuring asset needs, costs, benefits and customer value are clearly evidenced and articulated.
• Work closely with Finance, Regulation, Engineering, Operations, Network Planning and Digital teams to ensure a joined‑up approach to strategic decision‑making.
• Represent Asset Management in senior internal and external forums, building confidence with regulators, auditors and key stakeholders.
• Provide leadership through business planning and regulatory cycles, translating complex technical, financial and regulatory information into clear recommendations and strategic decisions.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

About you

We're looking for an experienced Asset Management leader with the credibility, energy and influence to drive meaningful change across a large, complex organisation.

You will bring a strong track record in Asset Management, Asset Strategy, Business Planning, Regulation or Investment leadership, alongside the ability to translate complex challenges into clear priorities and business outcomes.

You'll have:

• A degree, or equivalent qualification, in Engineering, Economics, Business or a related technical discipline.
• Significant experience in a senior Asset Management, strategic planning, business planning, regulatory or investment leadership role within a complex and ideally regulated environment.
• Proven experience developing and implementing Asset Management Strategies, Strategic Asset Management Plans or equivalent long‑term planning frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of asset management principles, asset risk, lifecycle planning and investment decision‑making.
• Experience leading major business planning, investment or regulatory submissions and engaging with senior stakeholders throughout the process.
• The ability to build compelling evidence, narratives and investment cases that support strategic decision‑making.
• Experience working with regulators, auditors or assurance bodies, with the confidence to represent Asset Management at a senior level.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness, including affordability analysis, risk management, investment trade‑offs and whole‑life value assessment.
• A track record of driving organisational maturity and embedding Asset Management best practice across a business.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, challenge and build alignment across a wide range of audiences.
• The passion, credibility and leadership presence to act as an ambassador for Asset Management and inspire others to embrace its value.

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• Chartered Engineer, Chartered Manager or equivalent professional status.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Institute of Asset Management, Institution of Engineering and Technology, or Institute of Leadership.
• Experience within electricity transmission, utilities or other asset‑intensive infrastructure sectors.
• Professional qualifications or significant experience in regulation, economics, finance or business planning.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the strategic direction of one of the UK's most critical infrastructure networks while driving Asset Management excellence across the organisation.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £90,000 - £100,000 – dependent on capability

As well as your base salary, you will receive a company car or allowance, a bonus of up to 40% of your salary for stretch 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, a salary sacrifice technology scheme, support via the employee assistance line and matched charity giving to name a few.

More Information

The closing date for this vacancy is 9th October. 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 environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.