Grid Connections Manager

NetZero; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy developer is seeking a Grid Connections Manager to oversee grid connections for a nationwide pipeline of Battery Energy Storage Systems. This pivotal role demands expertise in navigating the UK grid connection process and excellent stakeholder management skills, with a focus on delivering utility-scale projects. The position is hybrid, requiring one day a week in the office, and is aimed at passionate individuals dedicated to advancing clean energy deployment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in grid connections (DNO, developer, ICP or similar).
• Strong technical and commercial understanding of UK grid infrastructure.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage grid connections from feasibility to energisation.
• Liaise with DNOs, TOs, and ICPs.
• Support technical design, cashflow planning, and delivery coordination.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Technical Understanding of UK Grid Infrastructure

Tools

DIgSILENT

Job description

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 Excellent stakeholder management skills Experience with NESO Grid Code Compliance and DIgSILENT (a plus)

Location: Hybrid – 1 day/week in office

Start Date: ASAP

Interested? Apply here, DM me or email for details.

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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