Principal Assurance Engineer - Cables

National Grid • Permanent • Remote (GB) • £58.93k / year • 17m ago

About the role

Join us and help to build a cleaner, greener energy system.

National Grid Interconnectors, part of National Grid, is at the heart of the energy transition, supporting the connection of electricity grids between Great Britain and other countries, allowing the sharing of greener, more affordable power. We are proud to be a growing, international team and we all have a passion to do our best for our customers, the planet and each other.

The UJV Operations team are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operational running of a portfolio of interconnectors including NSL, IFA1, IFA2 and Viking Link. As a Principal Assurance Engineer - Cables, you'll have a critical role ensuring that our operational interconnectors maintain the highest level of operational performance as well as ensuring that all our new interconnectors are developed, designed, constructed and commissioned in accordance with our standards and specifications.

In this role you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home. You'll be flexible to travelling to our Warwick office and UK Interconnector sites, with occasional European travel as required. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

Key accountabilities

Responsible for the design assurance of HVDC interconnector cable systems during project feasibility, optioneering, development, design, tender, delivery, and commissioning phases of a new HVDC interconnector.
Support the development of new interconnector projects with AC and DC cable system design expertise.
Ensure that the highest level of standards are maintained in respect of Health, Safety and Environmental issues.
Act as the technical / engineering design interface with cable suppliers and installation contractors during the delivery phase of a project to ensure design, manufacture, testing and construction activities are in accordance with the technical specifications and Contract.
Ensure that safety by design principles are embedded in Suppliers’ and Contractors’ design solutions, and that the cable system is safe to operate and maintain.

About you

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has:

Significant experience and knowledge of HV cable systems including both onshore & offshore cables and associated infrastructure.
Project delivery experience on a full range of complex, multi-interface projects.
Excellent stakeholder management, influence and engagement skills.
The ability to assist with the commissioning of HV cable assets to recognised standards and procedures.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid Interconnectors, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £58,000 to £74,000 – dependent on capability.
Established market supplement of £4,500 per annum (paid monthly).
Job requirement car.
An annual performance bonus.
26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
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 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.
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 apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.

About us

National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority.

More information

This role closes on 31 October 2024 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. Interviews to be held week commencing 11 November.

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.

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