Lead Policy Engineer (Transformers and Static Wound Equipment)

National Grid; Tipton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £80k-£90k

Company car

Annual incentive up to 15%

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme (double matched up to 6

Contributory healthcare

Life Insurance 4x base

Family care benefits

Wellbeing apps

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) seeks a Lead Policy Engineer (Transformers and Static Wound Equipment) to shape policy across NGED and the wider industry. As SME, you’ll steer standards, oversee technical leadership, and represent NGED in national and international groups.

You’ll balance safety, cost, and performance while supporting global tendering and policy reviews. Hybrid work with office presence in NGED licence areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy/document management and engineering policy.
• Significant experience in transformer design, testing and investigation.
• Knowledge of legacy network transformer infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Approve development and review of policy communication materials.
• Provide up-to-date expertise on UK and international policies.
• Develop and improve equipment/maintenance techniques for safety and efficiency.
• Support Procurement through global tendering processes.
• Represent NGED on national/international committees and external consultations.
• Maintain deep technical knowledge of Transformers and Static Wound Equipment.
• Contribute to Asset Risk modelling and long-term planning.
• Deliver work on time, within budgets and to quality standards.

Skills

Policy management

Transformer design

Stakeholder engagement

Safety leadership

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Job description

About us

The energy sector is evolving, and National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is at the heart of that transformation.

As we prepare for ED3, our next regulatory period under the RIIO framework, we are developing the plans, investments and commitments that will shape the future of our electricity network. ED3 will determine how we deliver for customers, communities and stakeholders while enabling the UK's transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy system.

This is a pivotal moment for NGED. Following submission of our ED3 Business Plan, our focus turns to securing the strongest possible regulatory outcome and preparing the organisation to successfully deliver its commitments from day one of ED3.

About the role

We are recruiting a Lead Policy Engineer (Transformers and Static Wound Equipment) to join our Engineering Policy Team at National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED).

As the organisation’s lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Transformers and Static Wound Equipment, you will shape and govern company standards, work closely with internal and external stakeholders, and represent NGED at national and international working groups.

You will use your technical expertise and strategic mindset to influence Engineering Policy across both the business and the wider industry.

Reporting to the Engineering Policy Manager, you will provide technical leadership, support global tendering processes, and approve design deviations while balancing commercial, operational and safety considerations.

The role may be based from at any location within the NGED licence areas. We encourage applications within the West Midlands, East Midlands, South West and Wales.

We offer a hybrid working model, typically with two days a week in the office, with flexibility depending on business need.

What you will do

• Approve the development and review of materials used to communicate policy changes
• Provide up to date expertise on UK and international policies
• Develop and improve equipment, installation and maintenance techniques to enhance safety, efficiency and lifecycle cost
• Support the Procurement team throughout global tendering processes
• Represent NGED on national and international committees and lead responses to external consultations
• Maintain deep technical knowledge of NGED policy, Transformers and Static Wound Equipment
• Support failure investigations and root cause analysis
• Contribute to the creation and review of wider company policies
• Provide expert input into Asset Risk modelling and long term strategic planning
• Review existing policies based on feedback from the business
• Provide clear technical guidance on Transformers and Static Wound Equipment
• Deliver work on time, to quality standards and within agreed budgets
• Support R&D and Innovation activities related to Transformers and Static Wound Equipment

About you

• HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) or a relevant STEM discipline, with demonstrable experience in policy/document management.
• Significant experience in transformer design, testing and transformer investigation, with a strong appetite to develop expertise across these areas, ideally within a DNO environment.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or willingness to work towards it via the IET or an equivalent institution
• Knowledge of legacy network transformer and associated infrastructure
• Experience in Asset Risk Management (desirable)
• Ability to drive improvements in safety, efficiency, environmental performance and network outcomes
• Strong strategic influencing skills across all organisational levels
• Ability to communicate compelling business cases and secure buy in for change
• Skilled at building cohesion across teams and recognising individual strengths
• Ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to varied audiences
• Strong coaching, mentoring and communication skills
• Analytical approach to complex technical subjects
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

What you will get

• A competitive salary of £80,000 - £90,000 dependent on experience.
• Company car
• Annual performance incentive of up to 15% of eligible earnings
• 28 days annual leave
• A generous contributory pension scheme - we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
• Contributory healthcare for you and your family
• Life Insurance 4 x base salary
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps which support health and wellbeing.

Further information

This role closes on 13 October 2026, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. 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.

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.