About the role

At National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET), we keep the nation moving. Our network powers homes, schools and businesses across the UK-so ensuring it continues to evolve safely and reliably is at the heart of what we do.

As a Commissioning Lead, you'll play a critical role in integrating new and replacement assets into our transmission network. You'll review, assess and approve commissioning switching programmes from operational sites before they are passed to the Control Room for delivery, ensuring that every programme is safe, secure and aligned with system needs.

You'll coordinate a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver a robust commissioning strategy and sequence-on time, safely, and without impact on other planned activities. Acting as the operational technical authority, you'll provide expert comment on Commissioning Switching Programmes, approving switching strategies on behalf of the Control Room and resolving any issues that arise during execution.

With system security, safety and customer supply front of mind, you will take ownership of producing and distributing essential operational documentation for the Control Room and submitting required materials to the Electricity System Operator.

This role is based in Warwick for two days each week, combined with hybrid working from home.

What you'll need

We're looking for someone with experience as a Control Engineer, within a DNO control room, or holding Senior Authorised Person (SAP) authorisation. You'll bring a strong understanding of transmission network operations, along with solid analytical skills and familiarity with fundamental network analysis techniques.

You'll ideally hold a minimum of an HNC in an engineering or STEM-related discipline or have equivalent relevant experience. A sound grasp of transmission system safety considerations and the procedures that govern safe operation is essential.

Calm under pressure, you'll be able to stay focused and make clear, informed decisions in fast-paced or complex situations. Strong logical reasoning, analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities will be key to success in this role. You'll also need confident written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work to tight timescales while accurately assessing multiple interdependent operational activities.

What's in it for you?

A competitive salary of up to £66,000 per annum

• 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 is relevant to your role
• Access to several 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 a numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

More Information

This role closes at midnight on 11th March 2026; however, we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

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.

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