Grid Connections Manager

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy developer in the UK seeks a Grid Connections Manager to oversee grid connections for a nationwide pipeline of Battery Energy Storage Systems. The role is crucial for advancing clean energy deployment, combining technical knowledge with project management skills to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in grid connections (DNO, developer, ICP or similar).
• Passionate about enabling clean energy deployment.

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

Commercial understanding of UK grid infrastructure

Project delivery coordination

Tools

DIgSILENT

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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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