Protection Engineering Assurance Lead

National Grid; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK seeks an Asset Engineering Assurance Manager to drive the assurance of engineering work on the electricity network. Candidates must possess strong leadership and communication skills, with extensive experience in protection and control across electrical transmission networks. The role offers a salary of £70,000 – £84,000, a 30% bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package, supporting the company's goal of reaching net zero.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday package of 28 days annual leave

Generous contributory pension scheme

Financial support for professional development

Access to flexible benefits

Family care benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Natural leader with motivation and development capabilities.
• Excellent influencing and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of specialists providing expert engineering input.
• Ensure engineering standards are aligned with regulations and benchmarks.
• Manage the assurance of engineering work on high voltage electricity networks.

Skills

Protection and control experience across electricity transmission networks

Excellent people leader skills building a team

Proven change management

Risk management

Project management experience

Experience of UK power industry standards

Job description

A leading energy provider in the UK seeks an Asset Engineering Assurance Manager to drive the assurance of engineering work on the electricity network. Candidates must possess strong leadership and communication skills, with extensive experience in protection and control across electrical transmission networks. The role offers a salary of £70,000 – £84,000, a 30% bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package, supporting the company's goal of reaching net zero.