Team Lead - Data and Digitalisation (Energy)

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

Do you have a passion for innovation driven by digitalisation and decarbonisation, and want to solve complex challenges in the energy industry?

Here at DNV, what we do matters. Whether it's helping the energy industry transition to a more decarbonised and sustainable future or helping safeguard life, property and the environment, every day, what you do will make a difference. This is our shared purpose and one our people are proud to be part of.

We're also at the heart of the digital transformation of the energy sector. Having secured several high-profile digitalisation projects, our Digital Energy team is shaping how data and digital technologies support the evolving energy system - which has the consumer at its core and increasingly shaped by low-carbon and renewable sources. As these energy vectors become more distributed and decentralised, digitalisation plays a critical role in enabling a consumer-centric, efficient, and resilient transition.

We aim to provide unrivalled expertise and collaboration through which we are enabled, empowered and motivated to work together to create a profitable and growing business. Our ambition is for sustained growth, where we can expand our traditional boundaries and create a place to work which is exciting and dynamic; and where our people can develop.

Our Opportunity

To support our exciting growth and help accelerate the digital transformation of the energy sector, we are seeking an additional Team Lead to join our Digital Energy team.

You'll help us in building a culture that champions innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement, actively seeking out opportunities for change and delivering them in a structured, measurable way-celebrating success and learning from experience.

As a Team Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming how the energy industry leverages value from digital technologies across all energy vectors-from power grids and gas networks to energy production and storage. You'll utilise your expertise across AI and data science, (including digital twinning approaches and complex sensing and automation techniques) to enable your ability to lead a diverse team of engineers and consultants at varying stages of their career development, from graduates through to those at a Senior or Principal level.

Reporting to the Head of Digital Energy, you will bring proven experience in managing multidisciplinary teams, ideally within the energy or technology sectors. You'll oversee 5-10 direct reports, with a strong focus on well-being, balanced workloads, and inclusive leadership. Promoting diversity of thought and a culture of curiosity is central to our approach, as we aim to attract, develop, and retain top talent. You will join an existing cohort of Team Leads; and be part of our Digital Energy management team.

Our Team Leads are instrumental to our success. Through positive leadership and close collaboration-including regular face-to-face engagement-they cultivate motivated, high-performing teams aligned with our shared goals.

Key Responsibilities

People Development & Leadership

• Provide pastoral care and performance management for team members.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.
• Support individual growth and help team members reach their full potential.
• Contribute to recruitment and retention efforts aligned with our organisational values.
• Monitor and develop individual and collective team competencies to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.

Customer Engagement & Technical Delivery

• Promote a responsive, balanced approach to customer delivery-emphasising timeliness, quality, accuracy, and value adding.
• Build strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and identifying opportunities to expand the scope and value of our services.
• Engage with customers on strategic topics including digitalisation, data, innovation, and energy transition.
• Encourage proactive cross-functional collaboration across departments and business areas within DNV.
• Drive process improvements, including standardisation and adoption of new tools and technologies.
• Optimise resource allocation within the department and across the wider organisation.
• Uphold Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) standards.

Based from either our London, Glasgow or Bristol offices, you'll be given responsibility from day one, collaborating with forward-thinking customers and technical experts across our business to deliver career and industry-defining projects. You will be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

We value all of our people and the contribution they make to our business, so it's important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That's why we recognise personal needs and offer a flexible reward and benefits package, allowing you to choose the things that matter to you, including;

• Exceptional development and career progression opportunities
• Non-contractual Profit Share Scheme
• Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options
• Wellbeing benefits: (inc Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices
• Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570)
• Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines-including energy, IT, software development, data science, project management, engineering (any field), consultancy, change management, finance, innovation, data analytics, and more. We're seeking candidates who are passionate about working at the intersection of technology and the energy system within a relatively small yet creative team.

What's equally important is your mindset and approach. Some of the key traits and capabilities we value include:

Previous Experience

• Previous Team Lead experience gained in technical environment, demonstrating the ability to drive individual and team performance, via
  • Strategic and commercial Leadership, creating operational plans, and aligning team with clear overall and individual objectives
  • Well-developed inter-personal skills, cultural awareness & sensitivity
  • Leading by example, demonstrating personal drive to deliver a positive contribution to the team and wider business
  • Competently managing resourcing, competing priorities; and ensuring project delivery is optimised.
• Significant Consulting background in IT or engineering, gained in international environments.
• Strong foundation in software engineering, data analytics, or data science.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all its forms and practical applications.
  • Digital twin methodologies and approaches.
  • International standards for data, digitalisation, and IT security.
  • IT/OT convergence risks and mitigation strategies.
• Solid understanding of energy industry trends and national-level digitalisation programmes.
• Proficiency in DevOps practices-including version control, documentation, testing, CI/CD-with the ability to set best practices and mentor junior team members.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, integration architectures, and full-stack development approaches.

Mindset & Approach

• Commercial and entrepreneurial mindset-curious about technology and proactive in promoting change and innovation. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and career development for both themselves and others.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex issues, translating customer needs into effective, data-driven, commercial solutions.
• Meticulous and process-oriented, with exceptional organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong collaborative and customer-centric approach, with the ability to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
• Persuasive and engaging communicator-both verbal and written and confident presenting at all levels and speaking with clarity and conviction.