Head of Grid

SSA Recruitment Germany; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Home office cost coverage

Clear progression to Director roles

Commitment to professional development

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Grid Compliance Manager to oversee compliance processes for a 1 GW project in Germany. The role involves managing the entire grid compliance lifecycle, working closely with TSOs and technical partners. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in grid compliance, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and be fluent in German. This position offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a flexible hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in grid compliance for generation connections to German TSOs.
• In-depth knowledge of VDE AR-N-4130 and its application in large-scale projects.
• Background in managing full grid connection lifecycles.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across diverse technical and operational partners.
• Excellent German language skills; fluency in English strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete grid compliance process for a 1 GW project.
• Oversee third-party execution of compliance tests.
• Act as the liaison between TSOs and internal teams.
• Act as primary liaison between TSOs, EPC consultants, and internal leadership.

Skills

Grid compliance leadership

Knowledge of VDE AR-N-4130

Stakeholder engagement

Fluent German

Fluency in English

Job description

This role is also open to Grid Consultants/Contractors seeking long term assignment.

About the Role

You will manage the complete grid compliance process for a 1 GW / 4-hour Ready-to-Build project west of Berlin, with COD targeted for late 2028. The role will focus entirely on TSOs (no DSOs), ensuring all studies, processes, and compliance tests are executed to specification.

This position offers a hybrid working model with flexibility on office attendance, core hours between 8 am–6 pm, and generous holiday freedom. Some site visits and travel for TSO meetings will be required, typically once per week during delivery phases.

Key Job Responsibilities (First 6 Months)

• First 3 Months:
• Review project design and identify grid compliance risks.
• Plan grid compliance activities aligned with the delivery timeline.
• Within 6 Months:
• Establish a grid compliance process and communication plan with the TSO.
• Lead coordination and task assignment across contractors and consultancies.

Ongoing Job Duties

• Oversee third-party execution of compliance tests and studies (e.g., short-circuit, load flow, stability).
• Review and approve all technical grid studies conducted by external partners.
• Manage the grid compliance process end-to-end — from design through commissioning.
• Act as the primary liaison between TSOs, EPC consultants, and internal leadership.

Reporting Lines

Reports directly to either the CTO or Engineering Director, based on experience and current role. Works closely with project delivery and engineering teams.

Required Job Experience & Skills

• Proven leadership in grid compliance for generation connections to German TSOs
• In-depth knowledge of VDE AR-N-4130 and its application in large-scale projects.
• Background in managing full grid connection lifecycles, either in a grid manager capacity or via consultancy/contractor roles.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to coordinate diverse technical and operational partners.
• Excellent German language skills; fluency in English strongly preferred.

Package & Growth

• Competitive / above market rate salary
• Private medical insurance
• Reasonable home office cost coverage
• Clear progression to Director roles — driven by your ambition and capability.
• Commitment to professional development, certifications, and conference attendance.

If you have the expertise and drive to own one of Germany’s most significant grid compliance projects, we’d be delighted to discuss further.