Job Information
National Grid Asset Management Manager in United Kingdom
About the role
The UK has set out its ambition to be net zero by 2050 and the energy industry is responding – together we are building a cleaner, greener Britain
This role will be an important position within the Strategic Infrastructure (SI) business unit, enabling us to build the projects that will make the energy transition happen. You will lead the Asset Management team within Engineering Services, heading SI on asset management and supporting project delivery teams while closely working with the Electricity Transmission (ET) business unit, building excellent working relationships. This will enable SI to ensure efficient and effective delivery, and transfer of projects over to ET once they’re complete and ready to be accepted onto the wider network. ET will then be responsible for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the infrastructure when in service.
You will lead and direct a team of Asset Management Engineers who will be responsible for the different aspects of the asset management landscape such as strategy & planning, technical specifications, type registration, asset management plans, management review, audit & assurance. You will also identify and implement opportunities for improvement, innovation and value creation. You’ll establish and maintain effective relationships with the above-mentioned internal stakeholders as well as external stakeholders such as suppliers, regulators and industry peers.
National Grid continues to offer hybrid working from office and home and are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.
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:
Experienced and competent understanding of electricity transmission assets onshore and ideally offshore as well
Management of engineering teams to drive and deliver technical solutions
Highly focussed on safety, demonstratable through involvement with influential groups or external authorising bodies
Track record of introducing innovative solutions and challenging established policies, methodology and practices
Experience in managing internal / external stakeholder relationships#
A relevant BSc Degree in an Engineering discipline
Membership of a relevant professional body, preferably IET / IAM
Extensive experience of developing and implementing Asset Management Frameworks
Experience of ISO 55000 Asset Management Frameworks
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, we’re 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 do
Asset Management Policy: Lead on the SI perspective, revising a joint version for SI and ET
Strategic Planning: Coordinate between SI and ET on all asset management work, demonstrating alignment with NGET network strategy
Strategic Asset Management Plan: Lead on the SI perspective, contributing to the writing and refresh of the joint SI and ET asset management strategy to cover SI angle, further translating this to a set of deliverable objectives for setting our internal performance contract and regulatory price control submissions.
Asset Management Plans: Develop specific asset family lifecycle plans for new assets originating in SI
Technical Standards: Lead authorship of asset policies and technical specifications as need is triggered in SI and in alignment with NGET network strategy
Lifecycle Value Realisation: Lead on the SI perspective, collaborating with ET to enhance and develop lifecycle value realisation across major projects process governance
Terms of Reference: Revise and maintain the terms of reference that defines the roles and responsibilities split between SI and ET
Management Review, Audit & Assurance: Contribute to obtaining recurring recertification of ISO 55001 to cover activities of both ET and SI, ensure effectiveness of overall asset management system, and assess asset management maturity of ET and SI combined. Further identify gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement against the ISO 55001 suite of standards, and lead asset management maturity through innovation, standardisation and digitalisation
Best Practices: Draw out and / or recommend best practices in asset management to delivery project teams and subject matter experts
What you'll get
A competitive salary up to £77,000
As well as your base salary, you will receive (https://jobs.nationalgrid.com/UK/content/Whats-in-it-for-you/?locale=en_GB) a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch 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
National Grid Strategic Infrastructure is a Business Unit created to propel our grid forward to deliver in 5 years, what has been achieved in the previous 30. By 2030 we aim to have 17 new major infrastructure projects live across England, Scotland and Wales.
Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people.
Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via the Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.
Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.
More Information
This role closes on Tuesday 24th September , 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 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.
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.
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