Grid Connections Manager

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector seeks a Grid Connections Manager to oversee critical grid connections for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The role requires strong technical and commercial insights into the UK grid infrastructure, as well as a proactive approach to project delivery and industry engagement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in grid connections (DNO, developer, ICP or similar)
• Familiarity with NESO Grid Code Compliance and DIgSILENT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing grid connections from feasibility to energisation
• Liaising with DNOs, TOs, and ICPs
• Supporting technical design and delivery coordination

Skills

Technical understanding of UK grid infrastructure

Project delivery coordination

Strong commercial understanding

Job description

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Grid Connections Manager – Battery Storage

Have you got experience in navigating the UK grid connection process? Want to play a pivotal role in delivering utility-scale energy storage projects and make a big impact on net-zero?

One of the UK’s most exciting renewable energy developers is looking for a Grid Connections Manager to take ownership of grid connections across a 2GW nationwide pipeline of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), with individual sites ranging from 10MW to 100MW.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing grid connections from feasibility to energisation
• Liaising with DNOs, TOs, and ICPs
• Supporting technical design, cashflow planning, and delivery coordination
• Staying on top of industry reforms and representing the business at key events

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years’ experience in grid connections (DNO, developer, ICP or similar)
• Strong technical and commercial understanding of UK grid infrastructure
• Experience with NESO Grid Code Compliance and DIgSILENT (a plus)

Even if you don’t tick every box, if you're passionate about enabling clean energy deployment through smart grid integration, we would love to hear from you.

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