Lead Engineer
Core
Lead the development and delivery of innovation across electricity transmission networks, shaping strategy and driving adoption of solutions for a smarter, resilient grid.
Role type
Lead Engineer (Transmission Innovation Strategy)
Builds
Transmission Innovation Strategy, RIIO-T3 innovation roadmap, and innovative solutions for the electricity network.
Domain
Energy / Electricity Transmission / Utility Infrastructure
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Project management, stakeholder engagement, regulatory knowledge, business case assessment, technical project leadership
Preferred skills
Knowledge of renewable energy integration, innovation proposal development
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead stakeholder engagement to identify innovation opportunities; Support development of Transmission Innovation Strategy and RIIO-T3 roadmap; Facilitate workshops to prioritize future innovation needs; Manage innovation projects and work packages; Act as key point of contact providing technical and financial oversight; Prepare regulatory reports and knowledge-sharing activities; Drive adoption of innovation outputs into Business-as-Usual practices.
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with strategic oversight