Grid Connection Manager

First Point Group

South Kesteven

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Company pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Performance-based annual bonus scheme

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Grid Connections Manager to join their dynamic team focused on renewable energy projects. This role involves managing grid connection strategies for wind, solar, and storage projects across Great Britain, while collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure compliance and optimize solutions. The company offers a supportive environment with hybrid working options, private health insurance, and a performance-based bonus scheme. If you're passionate about contributing to the energy transition and have the necessary expertise, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Qualifications

Strong commercial awareness and contract management skills are essential.
Excellent organizational and communication abilities are required.

Responsibilities

Manage grid connection solutions for utility-scale renewable projects.
Liaise with stakeholders to optimize grid connection solutions.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Contract management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Knowledge of electrical power systems

Familiarity with grid connection processes

Education

Degree in a relevant technical discipline

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Grid Connections Manager

About the Company

A leading renewable energy developer with a strong presence across the UK and Ireland is seeking a Grid Connections Manager to join their growing team. With offices in multiple locations, including Scotland and Ireland, the company focuses on the development, acquisition, and construction of wind, solar, and storage projects. Committed to driving the energy transition, they offer tailored solutions to meet the evolving demands of the renewable energy sector.

About the Role

Working within a dedicated team of grid connection experts and engineers, this role will be responsible for delivering successful grid connection strategies for a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects across Great Britain. The successful candidate will play a key role in project teams from early-stage development through to construction and operation.

The role is best suited to candidates located near the company’s primary UK offices, where hybrid and office-based working options are available. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive professional eager to contribute to the decarbonisation agenda within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the delivery of grid connection solutions for utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects in Great Britain, with potential involvement in international projects.
Liaise with key stakeholders, including Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), Transmission Operators (TOs), and the National Electricity System Operator (NESO), to optimise grid connection solutions and mitigate risks.
Oversee the grid application and queue management process for assigned projects.
Manage grid-related contracts, ensuring key milestones and obligations are identified and addressed by relevant project teams.
Provide technical guidance during project development and construction, ensuring grid connection factors are appropriately considered.
Support the optimisation of project connection design and costs, including feasibility assessments and delivery model evaluations.
Ensure compliance with technical grid code requirements, collaborating with specialists as necessary.
Analyse network constraints and curtailment risks to assess long-term export capabilities.
Work alongside experienced grid specialists, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Strong commercial awareness and contract management skills.
Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
Project management experience within the energy sector.
Familiarity with electrical power systems and grid connection processes, including:
GB grid connection frameworks and regulations.
Grid charging structures and transmission cancellation charges.
Technical aspects of transmission and distribution networks.
Experience working with regulated network operators or other utility businesses.
Degree-level education in a relevant technical discipline.

What’s on Offer?

A collaborative and multicultural team driving the renewable energy transition.
Exposure to an innovative and fast-evolving industry.
Hybrid working options.
Private health insurance and life assurance.
Company pension scheme.
Flexible working arrangements.
Performance-based annual bonus scheme.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of renewable energy development. If you are passionate about grid connections and making a tangible impact on the energy transition, we encourage you to apply.

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