National Grid
Power Systems Training Manager
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About Us
National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity that our network provides gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our network connects the nation, so it’s essential that it’s continually evolving, advancing, and improving. In NGET we are passionate about both operating safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers.
Delivering on our ambitions requires one big team, where power system engineers play an important and fundamental role. Therefore, we are focused on enhancing our technical capability and build tomorrow's workforce today, and that’s why we are looking for a Power Systems Training Manager - This position is based from our Warwick office however we offer flexible hybrid working options.
Job Purpose
To drive National Grid's Power Systems capability by leading the design, delivery and governance of a comprehensive training strategy for power systems engineering. This role is responsible for developing, expanding and reviewing training programmes; planning and delivering training sessions; managing the authorisation process; and providing guidance on creating and maintaining related processes and procedures. The post requires excellent communication to engage internal and external stakeholders and trainees at all levels. It includes horizon-scanning across the Power Systems sector and other utilities to identify emerging training capabilities and implementing them to keep National Grid at the forefront of training best practice. It requires expertise across power system engineering topics such as modelling, static and dynamic assessments, harmonics and EMT studies.
What You'll Do
- Plan and organise training for high apprentices (HA) and power system engineers (PSEs) at different levels across Network Design.
- Complete periodic planning and review of current workforce capabilities and identify training gaps/needs.
- Develop an annual programme of training, share with relevant internal stakeholders, and implement across relevant teams.
- Where a training gap is identified that is not currently met by existing Academy offerings/existing external training providers, conduct relevant research and develop a business case to gain senior leadership approval to progress to implementation.
- Accountable for tracking of completion of training to ensure relevant teams have appropriate capabilities to carry out their role.
- Manage authorisation process for PSEs across Network Design and ET when required, according to relevant Business Procedures.
- Lead the development of authorisation assessment packs, engaging with relevant senior leaders to ensure appropriate level and technical relevance.
- Gather feedback from trainees, mentors, and assessors on the overall authorisation process to make sure it is continuously improved.
- Conduct horizon scanning across the power system industry and other utilities to understand new and emerging training capabilities and implement these across Network Design as required, to ensure National Grid remains at the forefront of training best practice.
- Be the lead contact and interface for all training related matters, externally and across any other part of NG.
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About You
- Excellent range of management and business planning.
- Strong influencing skills including experience of using these skills with senior management.
- Good knowledge and understanding across several Power System engineering subjects.
- Knowledge and understanding of Electricity Transmission and the RIIO incentive mechanisms.
- Have effective verbal and written communication skills across all levels.
- Experience building strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Be self-motivated and proactively self-manage to deliver continuous improvement and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the GB Power System industry.
- Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in Power System engineering or a related field.
- Combined experience in Power Industry and Academy would be advantageous.
What You'll Get
A competitive salary between £64,000 – £80,000 dependent on capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 30% of your salary for stretch performance 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 a number of 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.
More Information
This role closes at midnight on 28th July 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.
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National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our energy network connects the nation, so it’s essential that it’s continually evolving, advancing and improving.
In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers. At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network.
To find out more about us, please follow the link below:
https://www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-transmission/
DE & I statement
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 is 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.
Please note that 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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