About You
* Proven track record in senior leadership within utilities, infrastructure, or asset-intensive industries.
* Deep knowledge of electricity transmission or related energy networks
* Strong understanding of asset management principles (ISO 55000 desirable) and lifecycle cost optimisation.
* Experience of operating within a regulated environment, with direct engagement with regulators and government.
* Strategic thinker with ability to balance long-term vision with short-term operational needs.
* Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
* Commitment to safety, sustainability, and driving net zero outcomes.
About The Role
The Director of Asset Management is accountable for the long-term stewardship, performance, and resilience of the electricity transmission network. This role ensures that NGET's assets are managed safely, reliably, sustainably, and cost-effectively, delivering value for customers, stakeholders, and shareholders, while supporting the UK's transition to a net zero energy system.
About Us
Do you want to shape the legal and regulatory framework to support our objectives in the energy sector, particularly in the context of the changing face of energy infrastructure and the move towards a sustainable future?
Our latest business plan proposes a two and a half times increase in the level of investment from the last five year to an unprecedented level of up to £35bn from April 2026 to March 2031. It includes baseline investment of over £11bn and pipeline investments of around £24bn, to maintain and upgrade our existing networks.
Role Accountabilities
* Develop and deliver the asset management strategy to optimise lifecycle investment, operation, and maintenance of the transmission network.
* Ensure alignment of asset plans with NGET's regulatory commitments, customer expectations, and the UK's energy transition objectives.
* Provide leadership in embedding innovation, digitalisation, and data-driven decision making into asset management practices.
* Oversee the monitoring, performance management, and optimisation of the electricity transmission asset base.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory, and industry standards including Ofgem, HSE, and international asset management best practice (e.g. ISO
* Lead development of the Network Asset Management Plan (NAMP) and long-term investment strategies to support RIIO and future regulatory price control submissions.
Further Information
* Location: Warwick office, Hybrid working available
* Competitive base salary dependent on experience
* Role closes: Tuesday 30th September
* Manager: Kate Grant, Director of Asset Operations