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# Network Operations Manager

- **Company:** National Grid
- **Location:** Derby, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Internet Information Services (IIS), Network Security, Computer Network Operations
- **Published:** July 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ea1129febecba41e

## About the Role

The successful candidate must have a minimum of a level 4 (HNC or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience of electrical power systems, with knowledge of power networks.

Must be able to demonstrate experience in leadership and decision-making ability, as well as knowledge of UK emergency electricity procedures, codes and legislation.

Must live no further than 60 minutes from the Control Centre.

## Description

In this leadership position, you will play a key role in driving operational excellence and team performance, undertaking a range of responsibilities that support the delivery of our objectives. These will typically include:

 * Maintaining HV and EHV system security and ensuring that operations are carried out within the Distribution Safety Rules and other appropriate Company policy.
 * Ensuring compliance with Distribution and Grid Codes and other system safety rules.
 * Leading and managing all Control Engineers and Senior Control Engineers when on duty.
 * Drive the resolution of any matters that may affect safety, network security, or operations.
 * Leadership and development of team members and managing performance of direct reports.
 * Consulting with Control Managers of other systems.
 * Monitoring external factors that may affect network security or performance and ensuring relevant wider business awareness.
 * Managing the response to safety incidents and faults, providing guidance and making decisions.
 * Submission of real-time and post incident reporting and the accurate recording of IIS data.
 * Undertake project work required for improvement or change in the Control Centres.
 * Supporting the work of the wider Control Leadership Team.
 * Liaising with other business departments and stakeholders, internal and external.
 * Day to day management of shift rotas.
 * Efficient management of overtime and fatigue.
 * Reporting and investigating operational incidents, near misses and any other relevant incidents.
 * Ensuring timely and effective communication with the National Energy System Operator (NESO) by approved means as necessary to maintain DNO or UK Energy Security.
 * Leading and coordinating the Control Centre(s) response to network emergencies or unplanned events, such as demand control or ESR, and associated communication dissemination.
 * Facilitating the provision of training for Control Engineers.
 * Liaising with transmission systems to mitigate the effects of 275/400kV faults or running arrangements.
 * Facilitating a real-time relationship with the DSO and their Energy Management Centre.


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