Network Manager (SCADA) in Royal Leamington Spa

We're looking for a passionate Network Manager (SCADA) for the Network Operation & Intelligence team! The Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system is critical to the safe, secure and economic operation of the England and Wales electricity transmission system. The SCADA Network Manager is responsible for the management and optimisation of the SCADA network, with a focus on advanced applications, power network analysis and mastery of the SCADA network model. The role includes development and testing of training simulators for operational scenarios and conditional action schemes, conducting pre‐operational assessments for switching and safety operations, and leading initiatives in optimisation and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance network performance and reliability.

This role is based out of our Warwick office, and we hope to see you at least 1-2 days per week but you're welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. 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!

What You'll Do

• Oversee the implementation and management of advanced applications within the SCADA network to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Conduct comprehensive power network analysis to assess performance, identify issues, and recommend improvements to enhance network reliability.
• Maintain the NGET Network Model, and lead tuning, refinement and stewardship ensuring data governance and compliance is adhered to, ensuring its effective application in operational scenarios and system enhancements.
• Manage the applications, design and development of training simulators for delivering operational and safety scenarios, to the training teams and end users, ensuring they accurately reflect real-world conditions and support staff training.
• Develop and execute testing protocols for various operational scenarios and conditional action schemes to validate system responses and improve safety.
• Conduct pre-operational assessments for switching and safety operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational protocols.
• Drive the development of optimisation strategies and AI applications to enhance network performance, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment on project goals, share insights, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Have

• STEM Qualification at degree level (preferably in electrical or computer science field).
• Project management, ILM Level 5 or equivalent experience.
• Management of Specialist Engineers on Critical National Infrastructure.
• Project management, change management and process efficiency (6 Sigma/Lean).
• Experience of SCADA asset and RTU databases, displays and network modelling.
• Experience of control room deliverables, roles, and functions.
• Excellent technical understanding of the electricity industry coupled with strong management and leadership skills.
• Thorough understanding of National Grid obligations regarding Ofgem, BEIS and other license conditions, as well as industry requirements (Grid Code, SO-TO Code, STCPs).
• OPEX and CAPEX budgets, forecasting and finance management.

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 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

Up to £78,000 dependent on experience. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance with on target being 15% (with a maximum of 30%) 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 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.

Further Information

The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 27 March 26, with interviews due to take place w/c 6 April 26 onwards. 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.

About us

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

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 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.

Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience

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 clean, fair and affordable energy future.

We offer a competitive base salary, with annual reviews to ensure it reflects the market rate for your role, skills, knowledge, and experience.

Incentive Pay

Depending on your role, you'll be eligible for an annual performance bonus that rewards your contribution to our success. Your bonus is a percentage of eligible earnings and may vary each year.

Retirement

We offer a generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%. For every £1 you contribute, we'll add £2. You can also make extra voluntary contributions to boost your retirement savings.

Recognition

Our global recognition program lets you thank and reward colleagues for their contributions, along with career milestone awards to celebrate key achievements.