Grid Connection Delivery Lead (UK)

The Green Recruitment Company.; South Yorkshire, West Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking a Grid Construction Delivery Manager to oversee the construction and energisation of HV grid connections for utility-scale solar and storage assets across the UK.

Flexible candidate location with travel to sites across Yorkshire, the Midlands, Scotland, and London as required; you’ll coordinate with DNOs, ICP/EPC contractors and project teams while ensuring CDM, HSE and regulatory compliance throughout delivery.

Qualifications

• HV grid connections experience (33kV–132kV).
• Background in electrical construction or HV project management.
• Experience with DNOs and ICP contractors.
• Knowledge of grid connection delivery and energisation.
• CDM regulations and site safety management.
• Renewable energy or HV contracting background preferred.
• Fluent English and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to travel nationwide (~75%).

Responsibilities

• Manage construction and delivery of HV grid connections up to 132kV.
• Coordinate ICP/EPC contractors and electrical construction activities.
• Interface between the project team and DNOs / network operators.
• Oversee grid connection works, including substations, HV cabling, and energisation.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with CDM regulations and HSE requirements.
• Support grid energisation, commissioning and handover processes.
• Monitor and report on project progress, programme, and contractor performance.

Skills

HV grid delivery

Electrical construction

DNO/ICP liaison

CDM & safety

Renewables background

English fluency

Travel willingness

Teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking a Grid Construction Delivery Manager to oversee the construction and energisation of HV grid connections for utility-scale solar and storage assets across the UK.

Flexible candidate location with travel to sites across Yorkshire, the Midlands, Scotland, and London as required; you’ll coordinate with DNOs, ICP/EPC contractors and project teams while ensuring CDM, HSE and regulatory compliance throughout delivery.