Lead Data Engineer at National Grid in Warwick, England, United Kingdom | GBP70,000-85,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

data pipelines

ci/cd

cloud infrastructure

data governance

team leadership

stakeholder collaboration

Own the development and optimization of data pipelines and workflows, ensuring they are automated, maintainable, and cost-efficient. Promote the adoption of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code for streamlined deployment and operations.
Support the Head of Data Engineering & Insight in driving the future roadmap for data engineering, evaluating new technologies, and fostering innovation to enhance NGED’s data capabilities.
Ensure data infrastructure is reliable, secure, and optimized, managing cloud-based and on premise solutions effectively, including storage, compute resources, and access controls.
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into scalable, efficient solutions that enable better decision-making.
Lead, mentor, and develop the data engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and collaboration. Encourage knowledge sharing and professional
Own, define and implement scalable data engineering solutions, ensuring they align with NGED’s architectural standards, data governance principles, and business priorities. Lead the adoption of best practices for data pipelines, storage, and processing frameworks.

Requirements

nged

data pipelines

cloud

communication

emotional intelligence

sdlc

Detailed knowledge/experience of the NGED product suite.
Strong hands-on experience in designing, building (and) optimising data pipelines and architectures in cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) and on-premise environments.
Exceptional communicator with strong influencing skills and ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, clearly and concisely.
Able to work under pressure and adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines and quickly update stakeholders on impact (potential or actual) to the defined delivery timescales.
High self-awareness and emotional intelligence, able to recognise the impact of their own behavior on others.
Eagerness to continually develop self through high quality training and the latest industry trends with regular, guided self-reflection and “mentoring”.
Excels at working with people and developing teams (coaching, training, facilitating and collaborating).
Knowledge and experience of implementing and leading a systems engineering strategy, SDLC strategy, and working with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure and GCP).

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1990 Founded

Year Established

The company was established in 1990 to deliver electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses.

15,000 km

High-Voltage Network

Manages an extensive electricity transmission network of high-voltage lines across the UK.

Plays a critical role in delivering electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses.
Operates in both the UK and US, ensuring safe and reliable energy distribution.
Deeply involved in the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind and solar projects.
Key projects include cross-border power links to improve energy security and integrating low-carbon solutions.
Continually innovates to meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impact.
Operates in both electricity and natural gas distribution across a vast geographical area in the US.
Invests in sustainability initiatives and clean energy infrastructure.

Culture + Values

Stand up for safety every day
Put our customers first
Be inclusive, supporting and caring for each other
Speak up, challenge and act where something doesn’t feel right
Embrace the power and opportunity of diversity
Increase efficiency to help with customer affordability
Work with others to find solutions for customers
Commit to learning and new ideas
Take personal ownership for delivering results
Be bold and act with passion and purpose
Focus on progress over perfection
Follow the problem through to the end

Environment + Sustainability

£51B Investment

Green Infrastructure Commitment

The company has committed to investing £51 billion in green infrastructure projects by March 2029.

Net Zero 2050

Carbon Neutral Goal

Achieve net zero emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2050.

60% Reduction

GHG Emissions Target

Aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60% by 2030-31 compared to the 2018-19 baseline.

99.4% Diversion

Construction Waste Management

99.4% of construction waste is diverted from landfill.

37.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2033/34 (excluding sold electricity)
100% electric light-duty fleet by 2030; transition medium/heavy-duty to zero-carbon alternatives
50% reduction in absolute SF6 emissions by 2030/31
20% reduction in energy consumption in flagship offices by 2030/31
50% reduction in annual air-travel emissions by 2025/26 (from 2019/20 baseline), with remaining emissions offset
Engage top 50% of US suppliers (by emissions) and top 80% of UK suppliers to set Science-Based Targets by 2025/26
17% reduction in controllable Scope 1 and 2 emissions since FY19
Connecting 1.35 GW of new low-carbon generation to the network in 2023-24
100% renewable energy purchased for metered estate
7.9% improvement in environmental value of non-operational land since FY21
100% of construction projects committing to deliver 10% net gain or greater
Zero waste to landfill across key areas by 2026
Restore natural environment by 10% on UK-managed land
ISO 14001 integrated management system certification

Inclusion & Diversity

Ranked #1 UK

Gender Equality Ranking

Recognized as the top company in the UK and ranked globally by Equileap in 2021.

84% Score

Workforce Disclosure Initiative

Achieved an 84% score in the Workforce Disclosure Initiative in 2022, reflecting strong progress in inclusion and diversity practices.

#1 in Times Top 50

Gender Equality Employer Ranking

Named the number one employer for gender equality in the Times Top 50 Employers list for 2023.

Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index

Index Inclusion

Included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index, recognizing commitment to transparent reporting and advancing women's equality.

Aspiration to be among the most inclusive, diverse and equitable companies in business
Embed inclusion into everything we do
Build a diverse and innovative green workforce for our customers
Deliver organisation‑wide equity through our processes
Use our voice, platform and influence to create dialogue and elevate issues

Articles

Careers at National Grid

Sustainability

About Us

Role

Description

data pipelines

ci/cd

cloud infrastructure

data governance

team leadership

stakeholder collaboration

Own the development and optimization of data pipelines and workflows, ensuring they are automated, maintainable, and cost-efficient. Promote the adoption of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code for streamlined deployment and operations.
Support the Head of Data Engineering & Insight in driving the future roadmap for data engineering, evaluating new technologies, and fostering innovation to enhance NGED’s data capabilities.
Ensure data infrastructure is reliable, secure, and optimized, managing cloud-based and on premise solutions effectively, including storage, compute resources, and access controls.
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into scalable, efficient solutions that enable better decision-making.
Lead, mentor, and develop the data engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and collaboration. Encourage knowledge sharing and professional
Own, define and implement scalable data engineering solutions, ensuring they align with NGED’s architectural standards, data governance principles, and business priorities. Lead the adoption of best practices for data pipelines, storage, and processing frameworks.

Requirements

nged

data pipelines

cloud

communication

emotional intelligence

sdlc

Detailed knowledge/experience of the NGED product suite.
Strong hands-on experience in designing, building (and) optimising data pipelines and architectures in cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) and on-premise environments.
Exceptional communicator with strong influencing skills and ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, clearly and concisely.
Able to work under pressure and adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines and quickly update stakeholders on impact (potential or actual) to the defined delivery timescales.
High self-awareness and emotional intelligence, able to recognise the impact of their own behavior on others.
Eagerness to continually develop self through high quality training and the latest industry trends with regular, guided self-reflection and “mentoring”.
Excels at working with people and developing teams (coaching, training, facilitating and collaborating).
Knowledge and experience of implementing and leading a systems engineering strategy, SDLC strategy, and working with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure and GCP).

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1990 Founded

Year Established

The company was established in 1990 to deliver electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses.

15,000 km

High-Voltage Network

Manages an extensive electricity transmission network of high-voltage lines across the UK.

Plays a critical role in delivering electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses.
Operates in both the UK and US, ensuring safe and reliable energy distribution.
Deeply involved in the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind and solar projects.
Key projects include cross-border power links to improve energy security and integrating low-carbon solutions.
Continually innovates to meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impact.
Operates in both electricity and natural gas distribution across a vast geographical area in the US.
Invests in sustainability initiatives and clean energy infrastructure.

Culture + Values

Stand up for safety every day
Put our customers first
Be inclusive, supporting and caring for each other
Speak up, challenge and act where something doesn’t feel right
Embrace the power and opportunity of diversity
Increase efficiency to help with customer affordability
Work with others to find solutions for customers
Commit to learning and new ideas
Take personal ownership for delivering results
Be bold and act with passion and purpose
Focus on progress over perfection
Follow the problem through to the end

Environment + Sustainability

£51B Investment

Green Infrastructure Commitment

The company has committed to investing £51 billion in green infrastructure projects by March 2029.

Net Zero 2050

Carbon Neutral Goal

Achieve net zero emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2050.

60% Reduction

GHG Emissions Target

Aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60% by 2030-31 compared to the 2018-19 baseline.

99.4% Diversion

Construction Waste Management

99.4% of construction waste is diverted from landfill.

37.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2033/34 (excluding sold electricity)
100% electric light-duty fleet by 2030; transition medium/heavy-duty to zero-carbon alternatives
50% reduction in absolute SF6 emissions by 2030/31
20% reduction in energy consumption in flagship offices by 2030/31
50% reduction in annual air-travel emissions by 2025/26 (from 2019/20 baseline), with remaining emissions offset
Engage top 50% of US suppliers (by emissions) and top 80% of UK suppliers to set Science-Based Targets by 2025/26
17% reduction in controllable Scope 1 and 2 emissions since FY19
Connecting 1.35 GW of new low-carbon generation to the network in 2023-24
100% renewable energy purchased for metered estate
7.9% improvement in environmental value of non-operational land since FY21
100% of construction projects committing to deliver 10% net gain or greater
Zero waste to landfill across key areas by 2026
Restore natural environment by 10% on UK-managed land
ISO 14001 integrated management system certification

Inclusion & Diversity

Ranked #1 UK

Gender Equality Ranking

Recognized as the top company in the UK and ranked globally by Equileap in 2021.

84% Score

Workforce Disclosure Initiative

Achieved an 84% score in the Workforce Disclosure Initiative in 2022, reflecting strong progress in inclusion and diversity practices.

#1 in Times Top 50

Gender Equality Employer Ranking

Named the number one employer for gender equality in the Times Top 50 Employers list for 2023.

Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index

Index Inclusion

Included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index, recognizing commitment to transparent reporting and advancing women's equality.

Aspiration to be among the most inclusive, diverse and equitable companies in business
Embed inclusion into everything we do
Build a diverse and innovative green workforce for our customers
Deliver organisation‑wide equity through our processes
Use our voice, platform and influence to create dialogue and elevate issues

Articles

Careers at National Grid

Sustainability

About Us