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Operations Site Manager - NemoLink
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Operations Site Manager – Nemo Link Converter, Sandwich
About the Role
Nemo Link is a 50:50 joint venture between National Grid and Elia, operating a critical interconnector between the UK and Belgium.
As part of the Operations Leadership Team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining high levels of reliability and availability, ensuring the interconnector continues to deliver strong operational and commercial performance.
We’re looking for an Operations Site Manager to lead the safe and efficient operation of the Nemo Link converter station at Richborough. This role combines technical leadership, operational excellence, and people leadership, working closely with UK and Belgian teams to deliver safe, compliant, and high-performing operations.
Note: As this is a site-based role, you must live within an hour’s commute of our site in Sandwich, Richborough.
What You’ll Do
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Lead safe and compliant operations
- Ensure day-to-day operations, maintenance, incident response, and risk management are delivered safely and in line with SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) expectations, licenses, codes, and operational procedures.
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Maximise asset availability and performance
- Drive high reliability through effective planning, outage management, maintenance strategies, and strong operational decision-making.
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Lead and develop a high-performing site team
- Build, lead, and develop a capable operational team while managing contractor interfaces and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across Nemo Link, National Grid, and wider partners.
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Deliver operational excellence across a 24/7 site
- Oversee maintenance, emergency response, and operational delivery to ensure optimal performance of the converter station and associated assets.
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Manage risk, compliance, and stakeholder relationships
- Ensure adherence to regulatory and operational requirements while maintaining effective relationships with internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders.
What You’ll Need
- Proven experience operating within a high-voltage or critical infrastructure environment
- Strong track record of delivering safe, compliant, and reliable operations
- Experience maximising asset availability and long-term performance
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing operational teams
- Strong stakeholder management skills across complex organisational interfaces
- Ability to make effective decisions in high-pressure operational environments
What You’ll Get
- Competitive salary: £64,000 – £80,000 per annum (dependent on capability).
- Bonus: Based on personal and company performance.
- Pension scheme: Competitive contributory scheme where National Grid will double match your contribution (up to a maximum company contribution of 12%).
- Flexible benefits: Including a share incentive plan, salary-sacrifice car and technology schemes, employee assistance support, and matched charity giving.
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Additional Information
- Grade: Band D
- Closing Date: 10th July 2026
- Location: NemoLink Converter, Sandwich
- Hiring Manager: Lisa Kettle
- Recruitment Business Partner: Hayley Ashwell
Note: This role closes on 10th July 2026 at 23:59. Applications are encouraged earlier than the closing date, as the process sometimes varies.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.
- We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and make appointments purely on merit.
- Flexible working arrangements are supported, and reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process should participants require them.
- Note on immigration: In most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without sponsorship now or in exceptional circumstances. However, all applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.
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