Grid Connections Manager

Interv_l Group | B Corp™; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy services company is seeking a Grid Connections Manager to lead strategy for connections up to 132kV. This hybrid role requires deep experience in UK grid connections, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to simplify complex technical constraints for decision-making. The successful candidate will have a significant impact on project timelines and value, ensuring efficient route to energisation.

Qualifications

• Deep UK grid connections experience, specifically G99, ICP delivery, 33kV to 132kV.
• Strong negotiation skills with network operators and stakeholders.
• Ability to read Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and simplify complexity for decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Lead grid strategy including feasibility and offer negotiation.
• Own relationships with ESO/DNO/IDNOs to ensure schedule adherence.
• Oversee high voltage design interfaces and site access logistics.
• Translate technical constraints into commercial decisions.

Skills

UK grid connections experience

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Ability to read SLDs

Job description

Grid Connections Manager - ICP / 33kV to 132kV

Location: Hybrid (South of England or UK wide) | Type: Permanent

We’re partnering with a fast growing platform building a multi site solar/BESS portfolio. You’ll be the linchpin for route to connection, shaping strategy from feasibility and budget/firm offers through contestable delivery, turning complex ESO/DNO constraints into clear execution plans that protect programme and yield.

What you’ll do

• Lead grid strategy: feasibility, AFEs, offer negotiation, Mod Apps, SoW, curtailment and route to energisation.


• Own relationships with ESO/DNO/IDNOs; steer approvals and contestable works to schedule.


• Oversee HV design interfaces (substations/cables) and unlock site access/logistics.


• Translate technical constraints into commercial decisions and portfolio risk dashboards.


• Create a repeatable playbook to scale connections across concurrent schemes.

You’ll bring

• Deep UK grid connections experience (G99, ICP delivery, 33kV to 132kV substation/cable packages).


• Strong negotiation and stakeholder skills, from network operators to exec teams.


• Ability to read SLDs, challenge designs, and simplify complexity for decision-makers.

High impact on value and timelines; genuine ownership of critical path outcomes.

How to apply

Message us with your most complex connection to date and how you got it over the line.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Services for Renewable Energy