Asset Lifecycle Engineer - FACTS

Power the future of the electricity transmission network.

We’re offering a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of the electricity transmission network as we enter the RIIO T3 regulatory period, focused on growth, innovation, and modernisation.

As an Asset Lifecycle Engineer specialising in FACTS equipment—including capacitive compensation, SVCs, and STATCOMs—you’ll support the full asset lifecycle, from developing policies and technical standards to integrating new designs and technologies. You’ll work with suppliers, influence international standards, and contribute to long-term strategic decisions that ensure the network’s reliability and efficiency.

This role offers the chance to assess emerging technologies, travel to witness equipment testing, and engage with stakeholders across the industry. If you’re passionate about energy systems, innovation, and making an impact on critical national infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

Must haves:

•              A Numerate degree or demonstrable experience in a relevant engineering project environment.

•              Can evidence experience of specification, design, development, maintenance and/or lifetime management of FACTS equipment (e.g. Capacitive compensation, SVCs, STATCOMs).

•              Proven knowledge and understanding of the principles of Asset Management.

•              Membership or the ability to be a member of relevant professional body.

Desirable

•              Institute of Asset Management “Principles of Asset Management” certificate.

Pay and Benefits

•              A starting salary £51,899 to £65,000 pa + £3,000 pa Market Supplement + Benefits package

•              Training and Development.

•              37 hours Mon - Fri

•              26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days.

•              Statutory Bank Holiday swapping – you can change to another day.

•              Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum. company contribution of 12%. Totalling 18%.

•              The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.

•              Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – relevant to your role.

•              Access to 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.

•              Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).

•              Access to numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

Apply today and help power a more sustainable future.

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