Lead Development Engineer

You'll be an experienced engineer with the ability to develop engineering solutions to real life scenarios and Net Zero challenges. Experience building models which give insights into long-term strategies is key and you'll also have a STEM degree and experience of the electrical or utilities industry. Knowledge of how the electricity transmission industry works and one or more programming languages would be an advantage.

You'll have experience of managing solution focused teams within a matrixed organisation and you'll also have strong stakeholder management, analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.

In addition, creativity, motivation, attention to detail and organisation skills are also key.

Climate change is the biggest challenge facing our generation. The transition to clean energy is critical to helping us achieve the goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050. As National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of the energy transition in the UK, we have a big part to play in supporting the delivery of a decarbonised energy system.

As Lead Development Engineer, you'll identify and drive new and complex opportunities for NGET growth, utilising your technical expertise to convert them into tangible products and services, to take us further towards Net Zero.

You'll deliver and execute prototype and 'first-time' solutions working with the Net Zero Engineering team and the NGET business.

Carrying out specialist solution design and lead engineering activities that convert existing, new and complex opportunities into prototype innovative and 'first time' engineering solutions that can be adopted, you'll develop models that provide engineering solution insights comparing proposed or modelled scenarios.

We're flexible on where you're based and support hybrid working however there will be a requirement for you to travel to our offices in Warwick 1-2 days per week., 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.

• A competitive salary of £56,000 - £71,000 + Benefits + Training and Development.


• 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%. Overall 18%.


• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - relevant to your role.


• Access to 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 which support health, fitness and wellbeing.