Grid Construction Delivery Manager

The Green Recruitment Company.; South Yorkshire, West Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking a Grid Construction Delivery Manager to oversee the construction and energisation of HV grid connections for utility-scale solar and storage assets across the UK.

Flexible candidate location with travel to sites across Yorkshire, the Midlands, Scotland, and London as required; you’ll coordinate with DNOs, ICP/EPC contractors and project teams while ensuring CDM, HSE and regulatory compliance throughout delivery.

Qualifications

• HV grid connections experience (33kV–132kV).
• Background in electrical construction or HV project management.
• Experience with DNOs and ICP contractors.
• Knowledge of grid connection delivery and energisation.
• CDM regulations and site safety management.
• Renewable energy or HV contracting background preferred.
• Fluent English and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to travel nationwide (~75%).

Responsibilities

• Manage construction and delivery of HV grid connections up to 132kV.
• Coordinate ICP/EPC contractors and electrical construction activities.
• Interface between the project team and DNOs / network operators.
• Oversee grid connection works, including substations, HV cabling, and energisation.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with CDM regulations and HSE requirements.
• Support grid energisation, commissioning and handover processes.
• Monitor and report on project progress, programme, and contractor performance.

Skills

HV grid delivery

Electrical construction

DNO/ICP liaison

CDM & safety

Renewables background

English fluency

Travel willingness

Teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

The UK Grid Development team is looking to appoint a Grid Construction Delivery Manager to support the delivery of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across the UK.

This role focuses on the construction and delivery of grid connections, working closely with the Head of Construction to liaise with DNOs, ICP contractors, and project delivery teams to ensure the successful energisation of new assets.

Projects are currently located across Yorkshire, the Midlands, and Scotland, though candidate location is flexible, with travel to site as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the construction and delivery of HV grid connections up to 132kV

• Coordinate ICP/EPC contractors and electrical construction activities

• Act as the interface between the project team and DNOs / network operators

• Oversee grid connection works, including substations, HV cabling, and energisation

• Ensure projects are delivered in line with CDM regulations and HSE requirements

• Support grid energisation, commissioning, and handover processes

• Monitor and report on project progress, programme, and contractor performance

Requirements

• Experience delivering HV grid connections (33kV–132kV)

• Background in electrical construction, grid delivery, or HV project management

• Experience working with DNOs and ICP contractors

• Strong understanding of grid connection delivery and energisation processes

• Knowledge of CDM regulations and site safety management

• Renewable energy, grid infrastructure, or HV contractor background preferred

• Fluency in spoken and written English and excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Full UK driving licence

• Willingness to travel across the country regularly (~75% travel) — sites across Yorkshire, the Midlands, and Scotland, with some travel to London for team meetings also required