Telecoms Asset Lifecycle Engineer

Shape the Future of Telecoms Assets at National Grid

This is a unique opportunity to influence the evolution of telecoms infrastructure at National Grid. You’ll help set the strategic direction for future processes and play a pivotal role in shaping the development roadmap for next-generation telecoms.

We’re seeking a highly skilled professional with deep expertise in telecom technologies — including MPLS-TP, SDH, Fibre Optics, DWDM, and Coherent Networks — to provide end-to-end asset management across the entire equipment lifecycle. In this critical role, you’ll support design assurance, close process gaps, and develop industry-leading policies, procedures, and technical standards that prioritise performance, innovation, and safety.

Other responsibilities will include evaluating emerging technologies for integration into the National Grid Transmission System, travelling domestically and internationally to oversee supplier equipment testing, and engaging with a range of stakeholders to stay ahead of regulatory and industry trends.

If you're driven by the intersection of energy, technology, and innovation — and want your work to have real-world impact — 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 Telecoms equipment (MPLS-TP, SDH, Fibre Optics, DWDM, Coherent Networks).
• Experience of implementing processes, developing policies and procedures.
• 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 £54,000 - £58,000 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 now for consideration

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