Leader, Converter Operations & Maintenance (HVDC)

National Grid; Rochester; Vor Ort; GBP 76.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Share incentive plan

Matched pension contributions

Flexible benefits

Zusammenfassung

National Grid's BritNed interconnector is seeking a Head of Converter Operations & Maintenance to lead safety‑critical teams across the UK and the Netherlands. Based on the Isle of Grain, you will shape asset performance, compliance and long‑term reliability of HVDC converter assets.

You will drive operational excellence, manage large budgets and collaborate with regulators, suppliers and JV partners to deliver secure, affordable energy while building a high‑performance culture across

Qualifikationen

• Significant experience leading large, multi-disciplinary engineering or operational teams.
• Strong experience in critical infrastructure, energy, utilities, transmission or industrial environments.
• Solid understanding of HVDC systems, high-voltage assets, substations and/or subsea cable systems.
• Experience managing high-value contracts, suppliers and strategic stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrable success leading safety-first cultures and driving operational excellence.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing substantial operational budgets.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and people development skills.
• Proven capability in risk management, problem solving, decision-making and organisational leadership.
• The ability to influence at all levels across a complex stakeholder environment.

Aufgaben

• Lead a multi-disciplined team responsible for safety, operations, maintenance, asset management and systems activities.
• Delivering high standards of operational performance, compliance and asset reliability across the BritNed network.
• Ensuring robust asset health strategies and maintenance plans are in place to maximise long-term asset availability.
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence and learning across the business.
• Leading and motivating teams through change, setting clear direction and building a high-performance culture.
• Working closely with colleagues across National Grid Ventures, TenneT and external partners to share best practice and deliver business objectives.
• Overseeing system and cyber investment plans, ensuring compliance with NIS-R, NIS2, CER and Critical National Infrastructure requirements.
• Providing leadership during operational incidents and emergency response situations, undertaking command roles when required.
• Managing significant operational and maintenance budgets while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Building strong relationships with regulators, suppliers, contractors and Joint Venture stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Decision making

People development

Ausbildung

HNC or equivalent engineering qualification

Jobbeschreibung

National Grid's BritNed interconnector is seeking a Head of Converter Operations & Maintenance to lead safety‑critical teams across the UK and the Netherlands. Based on the Isle of Grain, you will shape asset performance, compliance and long‑term reliability of HVDC converter assets.

You will drive operational excellence, manage large budgets and collaborate with regulators, suppliers and JV partners to deliver secure, affordable energy while building a high‑performance culture across