Senior HVDC Asset Engineer- Valves

National Grid; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Pension scheme with company match

Share incentive plan

Salary sacrifice car

Technology schemes

Employee assistance lines

Matched charity giving

Job summary

National Grid Interconnectors is seeking a Senior Asset Engineer to lead HVDC asset management and technical leadership across converter stations such as NSL, IFA1/IFA2, and Viking Link. The role combines site collaboration with development of long-term asset strategies to maximise reliability and value.

You will guide policies, maintenance strategies and safety standards, supported by stakeholder engagement and project delivery across the HVDC portfolio in a hybrid work model from Warwick.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent with industry experience.
• Strong asset management principles in critical infrastructure environments.
• Experience with HVDC converter stations or high‑voltage equipment.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues to a range of stakeholders.
• Experience influencing technical strategy, policy development and engineering standards.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration across teams.
• Experience managing contractors and supplier performance with safety and quality focus.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to make informed decisions.
• Membership or working towards membership of a recognized engineering institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and asset management expertise for HVDC valves and power electronics systems.
• Support the development and implementation of long-term asset strategies that enhance reliability, performance and value.
• Develop technical policies, engineering specifications and maintenance strategies across HVDC converter station assets.
• Lead asset health assessments, analyse performance data and make risk-based asset management decisions.
• Support site teams in identifying, investigating and resolving technical issues, asset failures and operational challenges.
• Contribute to incident investigations and support asset recovery activities when required.
• Scope, develop and deliver engineering projects across converter station assets.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and emerging technologies that can strengthen asset performance and operational resilience.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers and industry partners to evaluate new technologies and solutions.
• Provide engineering support during FAT, commissioning and lifecycle replacement projects.

Skills

HVDC systems

Asset management

Power electronics

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Safety compliance

Contractor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

HVDC converter stations

High-voltage equipment

Job description

About the role

At National Grid Interconnectors, we’re powering a cleaner, more secure energy future.

Our interconnectors connect the UK’s electricity network with some of our closest neighbours, enabling the import and export of electricity and helping accelerate the transition to net zero. As our portfolio continues to grow, we’re investing in the critical infrastructure and expertise needed to support the UK’s future energy needs.

We’re looking for a Senior Asset Engineer to join our UJV Operations team, responsible for the safe and efficient operation of key interconnector assets including NSL, IFA1, IFA2 and Viking Link.

This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in the management and optimisation of some of the most advanced HVDC infrastructure in Europe. You’ll provide technical leadership across HVDC valve and power electronics systems, helping to maximise asset performance, reliability and availability while supporting innovation and continuous improvement across our converter stations.

The role is hybrid with our base office in Warwick, we’d expect to see you at least twice a week in the office.

What you’ll do

• Provide technical leadership and asset management expertise for HVDC valves and power electronics systems.
• Support the development and implementation of long-term asset strategies that enhance reliability, performance and value.
• Develop technical policies, engineering specifications and maintenance strategies across HVDC converter station assets.
• Lead asset health assessments, analyse performance data and make risk-based asset management decisions.
• Support site teams in identifying, investigating and resolving technical issues, asset failures and operational challenges.
• Contribute to incident investigations and support asset recovery activities when required.
• Scope, develop and deliver engineering projects across converter station assets.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and emerging technologies that can strengthen asset performance and operational resilience.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers and industry partners to evaluate new technologies and solutions.
• Provide engineering support during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning and lifecycle replacement projects.

What you’ll need

• A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline, supported by relevant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of asset management principles and their practical application within critical infrastructure environments.
• Experience working with HVDC converter stations, power electronics, high‑voltage equipment or associated technologies.
• The ability to interpret complex technical challenges and communicate solutions clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Experience influencing technical strategy, policy development and engineering standards.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across operational and engineering teams.
• Experience managing contractor and supplier performance, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and environmental compliance.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with the confidence to make informed operational and business‑critical decisions.
• Membership, or working towards membership, of a recognised professional engineering institution.

What you’ll get

A competitive salary between £56,579.00 - £66,882.00 per annum - dependent on capability.

• bonus based on personal and company performance
• competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
• share incentive plan
• salary sacrifice car
• technology schemes
• support via employee assistance lines
• matched charity giving to name a few

More Information

This role closes on 29th October 2026 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 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.