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Job summary
Hunter Philips in the UK seeks a GRID CONNECTION & COMPLIANCE ENGINEER/MANAGER for a remote-based 12-month contract with occasional travel. You will provide technical input during tendering, support project managers, and ensure designs meet DNO and transmission network requirements. Strong multi-project capability and UK grid compliance expertise are essential.
Qualifications
Strong technical background in UK Grid Connections / Power Networks.
Experience with DNO and/or transmission-connected infrastructure.
Solid understanding of UK grid connection and compliance requirements.
Ability to interpret network requirements, electrical designs, drawings and technical specifications.
Experience providing technical input into tenders / pre-construction is valuable.
Responsibilities
Provide technical input during tendering and pre-construction to ensure scope and pricing are correct.
Support Project Managers with complex grid-related technical matters through the project lifecycle.
Interpret client, DNO and transmission network technical requirements.
Review drawings, designs, specifications and connection requirements and advise on technical approach.
Collaborate with designers and partners to ensure solutions meet network requirements.
Identify grid connection risks, constraints and compliance needs early.
Skills
UK Grid Connections
DNO & Transmission
Grid Compliance
Technical Tendering
Electrical Drawings
Job description
Job Ref: HP-3178 Remote, United Kingdom Competitive Power Grids ContractGRID CONNECTION & COMPLIANCE ENGINEER / MANAGER - TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION - HIGH VOLTAGE (HV)Location: UK - Home Based with Occasional Project TravelContract Type: Independant ConsultantDuration: 12 months with high extension potential due to significant pipelineThe OpportunityWe are currently working with one of the UK's rapidly growing Independent Connection Providers who are looking for a technical grid expert across a growing portfolio; approximately £100m of major projects and is actively pricing a significant volume of additional work.As part of the growth, the business is looking to bring additional technical expertise to support both the projects it is delivering today and the increasingly complex work it intends to secure in the future.Key Responsibilities:Provide technical input during tendering and pre-construction to ensure new work is correctly scoped and priced.Support Project Managers with complex grid-related technical matters throughout the project lifecycle.Interpret client, DNO and transmission network technical requirements.Review drawings, designs, specifications and connection requirements and advise teams on the appropriate technical approach.Work closely with designers and engineering partners to ensure solutions meet applicable network requirements.Identify grid connection risks, technical constraints and compliance requirements at an early stage.Requirements:Strong technical background within UK Grid Connections / Power Networks.Demonstrable experience across DNO and/or transmission-connected infrastructure.Strong understanding of UK grid connection and compliance requirements.Ability to interpret network requirements, electrical designs, drawings and technical specifications.Experience providing technical input into tenders / pre-construction would also be valuable.Comfortable acting as a technical specialist across multiple projects simultaneously.Contract Details:Initial 12-Month Contract with a high likelihood of extensionFull-Time AssignmentPredominantly Home BasedLimited UK Travel for project, site and client meetingsStrong potential for long-term extension as the technical function and transmission capability developsIf you would be interested in learning more about this role, please apply by submitting your CV or reach out directly to roman.floyd@hunterphilips.com for a confidential discussion.Roman FloydRecruitment Consultant +44 161 240 3750 roman.floyd@hunterphilips.com