Primary Network Design Team Manager
Job Introduction
An exciting opportunity is available for a Primary Network Design Team Manager to join our team in the East Midlands, based at Castle Donington.
Reporting to the Primary Network Design Manager, you will lead, develop, and inspire a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the end-to-end delivery of all connections to the East Midlands Primary Network (132kV, 33kV and 25kV). The team is also responsible for the network design of the primary network encompassing new connections, network reinforcement and asset replacement, and provision of technical support to 11kV Planning Engineers and other NGED teams.
Your team will play a critical role in shaping the primary network through key outputs such as connection offers, power system analysis, technical reports, capital sanction documentation, and wider engineering support across the business.
As a key member of the Primary Network Design (PND) management team, you will work collaboratively across the organisation, engaging closely with Engineering Design, DSO, Network Services, Projects, and Consents & Wayleaves to ensure aligned, efficient, and innovative delivery.
Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, we would therefore recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.
We are looking for a highly motivated and delivery-focused individual with a strong understanding of the principles and challenges associated with EHV and 132kV network design. You will demonstrate the ability to take ownership of your work, consistently achieving high-quality results, even under pressure.
You will possess excellent organisational and decision-making skills, with the confidence to respond effectively in demanding situations while maintaining rigorous standards of safety and quality. A natural leader, you will be eager to support and develop others, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Strong communication skills are essential, enabling you to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders. A degree in a relevant discipline is desirable, along with a commitment to professional development—ideally working towards Chartership with the IET.
As a people leader within NGED, you will be expected to role model the Manager Essentials by creating belonging, setting direction, driving change, delivering results and developing others. You will also be expected to live NGED’s Values by putting safety, customers and colleagues first, encouraging innovation and continuous improvement, and taking ownership to deliver outcomes with purpose, passion and accountability.
Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence.
Interviews for this role will take place on either 13th or 17th July 2026.
About Us
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.
An exciting opportunity is available for a Primary Network Design Team Manager to join our team in the East Midlands, based at Castle Donington.
Reporting to the Primary Network Design Manager, you will lead, develop, and inspire a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the end-to-end delivery of all connections to the East Midlands Primary Network (132kV, 33kV and 25kV). The team is also responsible for the network design of the primary network encompassing new connections, network reinforcement and asset replacement, and provision of technical support to 11kV Planning Engineers and other NGED teams.
Your team will play a critical role in shaping the primary network through key outputs such as connection offers, power system analysis, technical reports, capital sanction documentation, and wider engineering support across the business.
As a key member of the Primary Network Design (PND) management team, you will work collaboratively across the organisation, engaging closely with Engineering Design, DSO, Network Services, Projects, and Consents & Wayleaves to ensure aligned, efficient, and innovative delivery.
Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, we would therefore recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.
- Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.
- Lead the Primary Network Design team, providing clear direction so that priorities, objectives and accountabilities are understood and aligned to wider business goals.
- Create a trusted, inclusive and psychologically safe team environment where everyone feels valued, respected and able to contribute.
- Coach, support and develop team members to achieve their full potential, including professional development.
- Demonstrate visible safety leadership and promote a strong safety culture that puts safety, customers and colleagues first.
- Manage new connections to the primary network, maintaining high standards of customer service, technical quality and delivery performance.
- Lead the management of the connections and reinforcement work programme, ensuring effective workload planning, resource management and performance delivery.
- Support business, regulatory and network transformation initiatives, including flexibility services, ANM rollout and future Regulatory requirements.
- Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across the business, including Engineering Design, DSO, Regional Field Operations teams, Major Projects, Consents & Wayleaves, Policy and Control, as well as external customers and partners.
- Ensure compliance with power quality, earthing and other relevant regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation and efficient use of resources to improve customer and business outcomes.
- Represent NGED on national working groups and with NGET/NGESO, building strong relationships and commitment to change across the business.
We are looking for a highly motivated and delivery-focused individual with a strong understanding of the principles and challenges associated with EHV and 132kV network design. You will demonstrate the ability to take ownership of your work, consistently achieving high-quality results, even under pressure.
You will possess excellent organisational and decision-making skills, with the confidence to respond effectively in demanding situations while maintaining rigorous standards of safety and quality. A natural leader, you will be eager to support and develop others, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Strong communication skills are essential, enabling you to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders. A degree in a relevant discipline is desirable, along with a commitment to professional development—ideally working towards Chartership with the IET.
As a people leader within NGED, you will be expected to role model the Manager Essentials by creating belonging, setting direction, driving change, delivering results and developing others. You will also be expected to live NGED’s Values by putting safety, customers and colleagues first, encouraging innovation and continuous improvement, and taking ownership to deliver outcomes with purpose, passion and accountability.
Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence.
Interviews for this role will take place on either 13th or 17th July 2026.
About Us
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.