Senior System Access Engineer

National Grid; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

26 days leave

Pension scheme 12%

Job summary

National Grid plc in Warwick is seeking a Senior System Access Engineer to join the Network Operations & Intelligence team. This hybrid role focuses on the safe and efficient operation of the transmission network and outage planning.

You will lead outage planning activities, perform power system studies and mentor teams, providing technical leadership and stakeholder engagement across NESO and customers. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, with strong knowledge of power system theory and analysis.
• Proven experience in assessing power system performance and network studies, with ability to manage security risks.
• Understanding of the UK transmission network and how operational and commercial factors influence decisions.
• Experience in operational outage planning, network operations or similar power systems environment.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems and make decisions under pressure.
• Working knowledge of network analysis tools, e.g., DIgSILENT PowerFactory; breadth of expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational outage planning activities, assessing risks and developing solutions for system security and critical works.
• Deliver power system studies and technical assessments to support planning decisions.
• Develop and improve network modelling processes for future operational planning and analysis.
• Manage outage plan risks and critical paths with engineering teams.
• Collaborate with NESO, customers and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and optimise network access.
• Provide technical leadership and training across Operational Planning teams.
• Represent the company in industry forums and advocate operational requirements.
• Offer expert support during network events and incidents in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Power system analysis

Outage planning

Stakeholder management

Problem solving under pressure

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

At National Grid, we light up the world by harnessing the unique strengths of our people. Join us as a Senior System Access Engineer to be part of a team that's driving forward the energy transition, creating a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

Unleash your superpower and bring energy to life.

National Grid is hiring a Senior System Access Engineer for our Network Operations & Intelligence team. This is a hybrid role based at our head office in Warwick.

About the role

As a Senior System Access Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the transmission network. You'll assess outage plans, evaluate system security risks, and work closely with the National Energy System Operator (NESO), internal stakeholders and customers to support the delivery of critical works while maintaining security of supply across the network.

This is a fast-paced, operational role that puts you at the heart of real-time network decision making. As a newly created position, you'll have the opportunity to shape processes, influence ways of working, and provide technical leadership across outage planning teams. It's an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, working under pressure and making a tangible impact on the future operation of the UK's electricity network.

What you'll do

• Lead operational outage planning activities, assessing risks and developing solutions that maintain system security while enabling critical network works.
• Deliver power system studies and technical assessments to support operational planning decisions across the transmission network.
• Develop and improve network modelling processes, helping shape the future approach to operational planning and analysis.
• Manage outage plan risks and critical paths, working with engineering teams to ensure safe and efficient network operation.
• Partner with NESO, customers and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues and optimise network access arrangements.
• Provide technical leadership and training, enhancing capability across Operational Planning teams.
• Represent us in key industry and business forums, influencing decisions and championing operational requirements.
• Provide expert support during network events and incidents, delivering timely engineering advice in a fast-paced operational environment.

What you'll need

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, supported by strong knowledge of power system theory and analysis.
• Proven experience of assessing power system performance and undertaking network studies, with the ability to identify and manage system security risks.
• A strong understanding of the UK transmission network and electricity industry, including how operational and commercial considerations influence network decisions.
• Experience within operational outage planning, network operations or a similar power systems environment.
• The ability to solve complex technical problems and make sound decisions under pressure, often within challenging operational timescales.
• Working knowledge of network analysis tools, such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, although broad power system expertise is more important than experience with a specific software package.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across customers, NESO and internal business teams.
• Confidence translating complex technical issues into clear, practical recommendations, influencing stakeholders and representing the business in internal and external forums.

What you'll get

Competitive salary of £64,000 - £75,000 based on experience

• Annual Performance Based Bonus
• 26 days annual leave plus eight statutory days
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - so long as it's relevant to your role.
• Access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
• 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 numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

More information

The closing date for this vacancy is 23/11/26. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. 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.

In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers. At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network.

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At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.