Our vision is to be recognised as a world leading Information Technology and Digital function in the energy sector and a trusted partner across National Grid businesses.
In the Principal Network Engineer role, you will lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of resilient, secure, and scalable WAN, LAN, WLAN, and SD-WAN network services.
You will create accurate low level designs and implementations plans adhering to defined standards, provide strategic guidance on network architecture and technology direction, and ensure operational readiness, security, performance, and reliability across enterprise network platforms.
You will lead on the creation and adoption of network engineering standards, with a view to adopting a automation first mindset and ensuring alignment to relevant technical roadmaps, working closely with Technical Leads, Architects and other engineers.
Bringing a calm, measured approach to incident response—even in challenging situations—you’ll provide clear technical direction grounded in integrity and aligned with National Grid’s values.
You’ll also have the presence and credibility to engage senior stakeholders, provide authoritative technical leadership, and communicate complex concepts in a clear and meaningful way aligned to project outcomes.
