Lead User Interface Engineer
UX/UI DesignPosted 15 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Lead UI Engineer”
Posted 15 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Lead UI Engineer”
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| Base salary | £75,000 – £90,000 / yr |
|---|---|
| Cash bonus | £22,500 – £27,000 |
| Total comp | £97,500 – £117,000 |
No unique specialisation
At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Lead UI Engineer, and find your superpower.
National Grid is hiring a Lead UI Engineer for our Technology team. This role can be based at our Warwick, Bristol, or Cardiff offices, with hybrid working - and you’ll also have access to our London co‑working space if that location suits your working pattern. You’ll play a key role in designing and developing secure, scalable software solutions that support critical operations across our enterprise.
At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Lead UI Engineer, and find your superpower.
National Grid is hiring a Lead UI Engineer for our Technology team. This role can be based at our Warwick, Bristol, or Cardiff offices, with hybrid working - and you’ll also have access to our London co‑working space if that location suits your working pattern. You’ll play a key role in designing and developing secure, scalable software solutions that support critical operations across our enterprise.
About The Role
Step into a pivotal leadership position where you’ll shape the future of NGED’s digital experience. As our Lead UI Engineer, you’ll be the driving force behind creating intuitive, elegant, and user‑centred front‑end experiences across our digital platforms — experiences that millions of customers rely on.
In this role, you won’t just guide UI development — you’ll define what great looks like. You’ll lead, coach, and inspire a talented team of UI Engineers, championing technical excellence and ensuring we deliver high‑quality, scalable solutions that truly meet user needs. You’ll be the person who clears blockers, solves complex problems, sets standards, and brings innovative thinking to life.
Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You’ll partner closely with designers, engineers, product teams and technology leaders to ensure our UI approach is robust, maintainable, and aligned to outcomes that matter. You’ll foster a culture of continuous improvement, lean into Agile ways of working, and elevate engineering practice across the organisation.
You’ll also act as a trusted deputy to the Head of UI when needed, supporting wider engineering initiatives and playing an active role in mentoring, knowledge sharing, and strengthening our broader software engineering community.
If you’re motivated by craftsmanship, leadership, and the chance to shape a best‑in‑class UI capability, this is a rare opportunity to make a genuine
As our Lead UI Engineer, you’ll take a hands‑on leadership role in shaping how UI Engineering operates and delivers value across NGED. In this role, you will:
You’re an accomplished UI Engineering leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for delivering exceptional front‑end experiences at scale. You combine hands‑on mastery with strong decision‑making, stakeholder influence, and a coaching‑led leadership style. Here’s what you’ll bring:
Additional benefits:
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Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.
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