National Grid Interconnectors is at the heart of UK’s transition to our net zero energy future. We operate a number of HVDC interconnectors that connect the UK’s energy system to some of our closest neighbours, allowing energy to be imported to and exported from the UK. As well as already owning a portfolio of HVDC Interconnectors, we’re working on developing new projects in order to ensure that we are able to meet the UK’s future demands for greener energy solutions.
We're currently recruiting for a Deputy Control Manager within our Control Centre on site at IFA1 in Sellindge.
In this role, reporting to the Control Centre Manager, you’ll be managing a team of HVDC Control Room Operators, a dedicated shift team who are responsible for monitoring and controlling the operation of the IFA1 and IFA2 HVDC Interconnectors, that connect Great Britain to France.
You will be responsible for ensuring safe operation of the systems, developing and maintaining a resilient control room team, ensuring compliance to procedures and working closely with all stakeholders including the Electricity System Operators.
This role is based on a 24/7 operational site and you will be required to participate in a standby rota as an escalation point for site incidents and interventions, and deputise for the Control Centre Manager as required.
The control room manages two interconnectors with UK operational sites in Ashford and Portsmouth. Expectation is that this role will be based at the Control Room location at IFA1 in Sellindge, Ashford and include occasional support and attendance at the IFA2 operational site and potentially others (including international travel).
As this is an onsite role, you ideally would need to be within an hours distance of site, the role also comes with a job requirement car so you must a full UK driving licence.
