Grid Contracts Manager

Statkraft; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Work in renewable energy

Global network of experts

Job summary

Statkraft is seeking a Grid Contracts Manager in London, England, to lead the grid connections function from development through contracting. You will manage grid connection agreements, liaise with internal teams, NGESO and transmission owners, and oversee payments and governance for several renewable projects.

You will drive performance reporting, develop processes, and support wider business development with KPI modelling and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience managing stakeholders and multiple functions with competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills in English and with internal/external teams.
• Knowledge of grid connections reform is essential.
• Experience in developing and managing processes, systems, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the grid connections function and manage grid contract workflows.
• Oversee application and modification processes for grid connection agreements with internal teams, legal, NGESO and TOs.
• Manage grid security payments for biannual periods and ensure timely payments.
• Provide management information on contract deliverables, payments and obligations.
• Coordinate with development teams to meet contractual obligations and payment schedules.
• Develop grid-specific reporting, guidance, and governance for cost-effective development.
• Support business development, stakeholder relations, costs and KPI development, and governance.
• Apply analytical tools to grid/industry data to inform development objectives.
• Keep abreast of industry developments and contribute to statutory engagements.
• Mentor project developers and promote lessons learnt across projects.
• Occasional UK and international travel.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related subject

Tools

Power BI

Job description

• Manage the grid connection contracts from development through to contracting and management of the agreements
• Support the wind, solar and grid services development teams by providing grid expertise and support
• Manage the grid securities and liabilities for the wind, solar and grid services projects
• Develop best practice and governance across functions by providing processes and systems to support development services activities
• Develop analytical and reporting expertise and mechanisms to support development services activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading on the grid connections function and grid contract workflows
• Managing the application and modification process for the grid connection agreements, liaising with internal teams, technical support, legal, NGESO and TOs as required, ensuring that all prescribed deadlines are achieved and strategic connections objectives are met.
• Managing the grid security payments for the biannual security periods and on acceptance of contracts, liaising with procurement, accounts and external parties as required, ensuring required payments are assessed and challenged as appropriate, and made within prescribed timescales
• Managing the grid connection contracts and provide management information on key contract deliverables, payments and obligations
• Liaising with the development teams to ensure that all contractual obligations are achieved and all payments are made in line with contractual timescales
• Developing grid-specific reporting, systems and guidance at both a portfolio and granular project/issue level to disseminate learnings to empower teams to adopt cost-effective and efficient approaches to the development of grid connections
• Supporting wider business development activity including stakeholder relationship development, costs and connection modelling, benchmarking and development of KPIs, and application of good governance and internal assurance to provide robust and reliable services to development teams
• Applying analytical techniques and tools to grid and industry data to provide more informative outputs to empower the development teams to achieve their business development objectives.
• Maintaining industry knowledge on relevant wider issues and representations; actively contribute to Statkraft’s industry engagement including working groups and consultation responses.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Statkraft project development activities through lessons learnt processes, knowledge transfer and mentoring of Project Developers
• Undertaking occasional UK and international travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in related subject
• Experience of managing stakeholders and functions with competing priorities and timescales
• Full knowledge and understanding of Connections Reform is critical
• Experience developing and managing business processes, systems, documentation and reporting
• Experience in utilising and developing analytical tools including Power BI and other data analytical software is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Additional Information

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

• An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society
• Professional and personal development in an exciting global company
• A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture
• A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background
• Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
• Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and background

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.

Grid Contracts Manager London, England, United Kingdom