Senior Architecture Manager

About Us

At National Grid, we light up the world by harnessing the unique strengths of our people. Join us as a Senior Architecture Manager to be part of a team that's driving forward the energy transition, creating a brighter, more sustainable future for all. Unleash your superpower and bring energy to life.

National Grid is hiring a Senior Architecture Manager - This position is based from our Warwick office however we offer flexible hybrid working options.

Job Purpose

NGET is committed to evolving and enhancing its energy network to meet contemporary demands and to achieving a decarbonised energy system by 2050.

The Senior Architecture Manager will define and maintain NGET’s long term strategic network direction and architecture in line with our vision.

Having industry insight, strong relationships with a range of industry stakeholders, and the strategic acumen to set the direction for NGET’s network, the Senior Architecture Manager is well positioned to create and embed the principles and architecture for a capacity rich and operable future grid. This will account for emerging industry trends, and ensure the architecture is upheld through design processes.

This role is key to guiding the ET business to achieve required performance levels for our customers whilst ensuring a reliable and operable network. All leading to successful delivering of Clean Power 2030 and Net Zero 2050 outcomes.

About You

This is a role for those who want to make a tangible and lasting impact on society - being at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation upgrade of the electricity transmission network for 2050 and beyond to meet decarbonisation targets.

You will be defining the architecture of the future grid setting the direction for network evolution with clear and implementable network plan to deliver renewable energy through a network that is expandable and future proof.

As a person with significant presence within the business and industry you will keep stakeholders informed in the evolving energy landscape, and how our network architecture accommodates these needs.

Strong leadership capability with consultative, facilitation, and decision-making skills. Proven ability to build positive relationships at a senior level. Experience in leading teams and projects in strategic areas of the business. Expert presentation and influencing skills. In-depth knowledge of the UK electricity industry, including network design and construction, system operation and the commercial/regulatory environment. Understanding of decarbonisation challenges and pathways to achieve Net Zero targets. Experience in developing innovative solutions and products to meet business objectives.

What You'll Do

Develop and implement NGET’s Strategic network architecture that provides customer, stakeholder and industry partner confidence in our network plans. Directing strategic network analysis relating to macro-trends as the continual guiding mind on business approaches that are in keeping with the network architecture. Establish and direct economic network modelling activities in collaboration with corporate functions to make best use of collective focus and resources. Establishing and upkeeping strong industry relationships with those impacted by NGET’s Network Architecture direction, including other networks owners and operators, regulators, government, local authorities, and industry partners, existing and prospective customer bases, and those that represent electricity consumer interests.

Qualifications

Degree level (or equivalent) in engineering, numeric or science-based subject Chartered status in a relevant professional body e.g. IET preferable or membership with skills and training leading to Chartership. (or equivalent)

What You'll Get

Salary up to £95,000 per annum. Company car or cash alternative. 20% annual performance-based bonus, doubling to 40% from FY25. Private medical insurance and life insurance. 28 days annual leave plus eight statutory days. Generous contributory pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution). Option to buy or sell holiday days. Financial support for professional memberships, course fees, books, exam fees, and study leave. Access to flexible benefits like share incentive plan, car and technology schemes, employee assistance lines, and matched charity giving. Family care benefits including six paid back-up care days annually with option to purchase more. Access to health, fitness, and wellbeing apps.

More Information

The closing date for this vacancy is 22nd May. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

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.