Civils Policy Engineer
National Grid
Lead civil engineering policy development, standards and technical guidance for NGED's network.
17 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
23,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Project Management
Technical Services
Consulting
Design
Operations and Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Electricity Transmission
Electricity Distribution
Gas Transmission
Gas Distribution
Hydrogen Transmission
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
civil advice
technical leadership
policy development
procurement guidance
asset management
risk management
- Provide authoritative Civil Engineering advice across the business — supporting design, construction, maintenance and asset management teams to deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective solutions.
- Offer technical leadership, mentoring and supporting colleagues to build capability and promote engineering excellence across the organisation.
- Represent NGED nationally and internationally, engaging with regulators, government bodies and professional institutions to shape industry policy and standards.
- Champion continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance safety, sustainability, and lifetime asset performance through new techniques, technologies and materials.
- Support procurement and innovation activities, offering technical guidance in global tendering and R&D processes.
- Provide expert technical advice and support to internal teams on Civil Engineering design, construction, maintenance, and asset management.
- Maintain personal and professional competence through continuing professional development, ensuring NGED’s policies remain technically sound and forward-looking.
- Lead the technical response to external consultations, ensuring NGED’s position is clearly represented in national discussions.
- Lead and own the development, maintenance and review of NGED’s Civil Engineering policies, standards and specifications, ensuring they reflect current legislation, innovation and best practice.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of other company engineering policies and asset management strategies.
- Contribute to asset strategy and risk management, applying your Civil Engineering expertise to optimise network performance and resilience. Ensuring Civil Engineering risks and dependencies are fully considered.
What you bring
civil engineering
chartered engineer
leadership
problem solving
communication
asset management
- Demonstrable ability to influence and lead technical and strategic discussions across multiple levels of an organisation and with external bodies.
- A Batchelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent civil engineering experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate technical options against commercial and operational priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly and persuasively to varied audiences.
- A strong record of driving continuous improvement in safety, efficiency, and environmental performance.
- Proven experience in civil or structural engineering, ideally within the utilities, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) MICE status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or equivalent, or openness to actively work towards chartership.
- A valid driving licence
- Experience in asset management or risk modelling is desirable.
- Experience in policy or standards development, or technical governance within an engineering organisation.
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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.
- 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
£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
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
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