Network Risk Engineer

National Grid; Warwick; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK seeks a Network Risk Engineer to develop and manage asset risk models that help shape long-term investment decisions. This role requires strong programming skills and experience in the utilities sector. Join a strategic team and make a significant impact on the future of electricity transmission.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Experience in utilities or infrastructure sector for asset management.
• Strong programming skills in data processing and model deployment.
• Experience in data analysis and statistical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain asset risk models.
• Support strategic investment decisions.
• Collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

Skills

Experience in developing and maintaining risk models

Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, MATLAB)

Ability to develop complex risk models

Knowledge of asset management principles

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Job description

Team Purpose - What We Do

We think BIG. Our team takes a whole-network view of electricity transmission across England and Wales. We assess asset condition, risk, performance, and most importantly the value our assets deliver to customers. By optimising and balancing these factors, we shape the investment strategy that ensures the network is managed efficiently and effectively today and for the long term.

Role Summary - Why This Role Matters

This is a pivotal role in a newly formed team at the heart of shaping the future of electricity transmission. The Network Risk Engineer will play a key role developing and maintaining asset risk models that underpin our understanding of network risk. These models are essential for assessing long-term asset health, forecasting risk, and supporting strategic investment decisions. This role offers the opportunity to work across departments, contribute to the evolution of our risk frameworks, and help systematise a whole-network view of asset risk. If you're passionate about modelling, data, and making a tangible impact on national infrastructure, this is your opportunity to lead from the front..

What You'll Bring - Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Experience in developing and maintaining risk models, managing large datasets, within the utilities or infrastructure sector to support strategic asset management decision-making
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB, with some appreciation of using cloud-based environments and digital platforms to support scalable data processing and model deployment solutions
• Ability to proactively develop complex risk models that generate outputs to supports decision-making, supported by experience in data analysis and statistical techniques
• Working knowledge of asset management decision making principles, performance metrics, and risk assessment methodologies (e.g. Network Asset Risk Metric Methodology)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to work both independently and collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams

Why This Job? - What's In It For You

This is your opportunity to be part of a team that's redefining how we solve some of the biggest challenges in electricity transmission. You'll be at the centre of long-term investment decision-making, driving innovation and shaping the future of the network. It's a chance to make a real impact technically, strategically, and societally.

Why Join Us

• Work on complex, innovative high-value challenges that influence national infrastructure
• Be part of a strategic, forward-thinking team with a whole-network perspective, driving asset management excellence
• Innovate in a space that balances cost, risk, and performance across the entire transmission system
• Make a difference in a role that's critical to the UK's energy future

What You'll Get

A competitive starting salary between £54,090.00 - £63,940.00 dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company 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, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About Us

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

More Information

This role closes on August 19th 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're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.