Power System Expert in Royal Leamington Spa

Join and create the electricity network of the future. We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Power System Expert to join us on our journey to create the electricity network of the future. This role is ideal for a candidate with a power system background and a sound understanding in power market economics. You will join Strategic Infrastructure (SI) as a technical authority on power systems economics of the onshore and offshore electricity system in England and Wales.

This means not only will you be supporting the technical challenges of today in delivering electricity to millions of homes and businesses through our infrastructure but also be at the forefront of delivering the network that will help to decarbonise a nation and help to leave our planet in a state where future generations can thrive.

You will be recognised as a technical expert supporting the largest overhaul of the England and Wales electricity grid in generations; ensuring that new technologies and innovative design strategies are consistently applied to our evolving transmission network, whilst ensuring that it continually meets the needs of our customers, consumers, and stakeholders. You will use your breadth of transmission knowledge to competently challenge and evolve existing practices, technologies, and designs to ensure a fit for future network design that continues to deliver electricity safely, reliably, and efficiently.

If you are looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a critical and once-in-a-lifetime plan to upgrade our electricity network to meet net zero - come and join our Project Development Team in National Grid Strategic Infrastructure. This role is based from Warwick and you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home.

• Provide all of SI with technical guidance and support on the electrical designs underpinning our major investment projects.
• Provide expertise at the cross section of power system and power market modelling, be this for constraints forecasting, network expansion or economic assessments of operability solutions.
• Provide the calm voice of reason on complex set of technical interactions as we develop projects for the future whilst also delivering the projects of today.
• Translate and present the complex technical design issues into digestible materials ready for all types of audiences including the Executive committee.
• Be fully aware of the emerging factors that could impact network development, such as CP2030, Connections Reform, SSEP or CSNP and so on. Be prepared to explain potential system impacts of these macro changes.
• Lead SI technical representation on national and international working groups, seminars and conferences where appropriate across external forums (e.g. CIGRE, ENA, IET etc).
• Actively identify emerging risks on the transmission network (including those associated with introduction of new technology and working with internal and external stakeholders, to determine their impact and potential mitigation).

Educated to Degree level in electrical engineering (or equivalent), and preferably a higher degree or qualification in power system engineering, you will have a thorough knowledge of infrastructure development and design issues involved in the planning and operation of electricity transmission networks, as well as how the energy market operates in conjunction with the power system.

A comprehensive knowledge of the relevant UK industry codes and standards in the context of design requirements and impact on network operation is essential, as is a strong appreciation of electrical behaviour and performance of transmission systems in various conditions.

In addition, we are looking for someone with experience of the following:

• Working with external regulatory bodies, industry technical groups and customers.
• Building and sustaining relationships within a technically-focused environment and across the industry.
• Coaching and developing technical skills of professional engineers across power system topics.
• Presenting detailed technical information in a way understandable to non-technical audiences.

A competitive salary between £70,000 - £85,000 - dependent on capability. An annual performance bonus of up to 30% of your eligible earnings in the performance year. 28 days annual leave plus eight statutory days. The option to buy additional or sell holiday days. A 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 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.

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 are 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 will 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.

This role closes on 17 February 2026 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 23 February.

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.