About the role

Join us in our Mission to achieve NetZero

If you’d like to work at the heart of the UK’s Electricity Transmission System and you’re passionate about power systems, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact.

As part of our Transmission National Control Centre (TNCC), you’ll join the team responsible for the real-time operation of the national high‑voltage network. You’ll play a key role in one of the most significant modernisation programmes in National Grid’s history—supporting the transition to renewable energy and strengthening energy security across the UK.

As a Delivery Manager, you’ll lead teams in a fast‑paced control room environment, ensuring safe access to the system and maximising asset capability across England and Wales. You’ll be accountable for delivering outage plans on time and responding effectively to faults, unplanned events, and major incidents. Overnight, you’ll take delegated responsibility from the Network Manager for overall Control Room management.

The role is based at our Warwick Control Centre, with the potential to move to our new Hams Hall facility in 2028. You’ll work on a shift rota—including nights and weekends—with schedules published well in advance to support work‑life balance. A shift allowance is paid in addition to base salary.

About You

You’ll bring experience in power systems or control room operations, with a solid understanding of transmission network management and analytical techniques. Ideally, you’ve worked as a Control Engineer, within a DNO control room, or hold Senior Authorised Person (SAP) authorisation. However, if you have strong leadership experience and a relevant electrical engineering or power systems qualification—but haven’t previously worked in a control room—we still encourage you to apply. We provide comprehensive training for all control room authorisations.

You’ll have knowledge of the key plant, protection, and control systems used across the National Grid electricity network, along with a strong grasp of safety requirements, legislation, and associated procedures.

You’ll hold a Level 6 STEM qualification (or equivalent experience), and you’ll demonstrate proven coaching and people development skills. Calm under pressure, you’ll combine logical thinking and analytical ability with excellent attention to detail and strong situational awareness.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary of up to £86,000 plus 26% uplift shift allowance
• Annual Performance Based Bonus of up to 30%
• 28 days annual leave plus eight statutory days
• A Company Car
• Option to buy/sell holiday days
• Generous contributory pension scheme – we’ll double-match your contribution to a max company contribution of 12%
• Financial support for study relevant to your role
• Flexible benefits: share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes
• Family benefits like back-up care service (six paid days yearly + option to purchase more)

More Information

This role closes at midnight on 18th February 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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