Jordan Taylor

Inspirer
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Design Assurance Engineer at National Grid

Spalding, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Jordan is a Transmission Engineer at National Grid, specializing in High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) protection and control. Since 2019, he has supported the delivery of critical national infrastructure, focusing on design assurance, safety leadership, and systems innovation. He holds a NEBOSH certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

Driven by a desire to make a difference, Jordan is a passionate STEM ambassador who regularly engages with young people and apprentices. He founded "The Electric Brit" YouTube channel to teach and inspire the next generation of engineers by explaining complex energy industry topics and projects.

He creates educational videos analyzing major power grid failures, such as the Iberian blackout and the Heathrow transformer fire.

Personality Overview

Charming & Persuasive

Generous

Achievment Oriented

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

HVDC Infrastructure
Works as a Transmission Engineer in HVDC Protection and Control on major national projects like Eastern Green Link 4 (EGL4).
STEM Advocacy
A self-described "passionate STEM ambassador" who volunteers to engage with young people, apprentices, and the wider community to promote engineering.
Power Grid Education
Runs "The Electric Brit" YouTube channel to teach the public about the UK's power grid, its technology, and analyses of major blackouts.

Media Appearances

Jordan has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Design Assurance Engineer at National Grid
4-2024 - 11-2025
SHESQ Advisor at National Grid
5-2023 - 4-2024
Substation Engineer at National Grid
6-2024
Founder at The Electric Brit
5-2022 - 5-2023
Quality Engineer at Siemens Energy

Education

2018 - 2019
HNC from Tyne Metropolitan College
2014 - 2016
Mechanical Engineering from Tyne Metropolitan College

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jordan is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jordan

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

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    How fast (or slow) will Jordan move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Jordan take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

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