Grid Delivery Lead for UK Renewable Projects

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals invites an experienced Senior Grid Operations & Delivery Manager to lead UK grid connection projects across Solar PV and BESS. Reporting to the Head of Grid, you will own end-to-end delivery from design through energisation and handover, coordinating with DNOs, TSOs, clients and subcontractors.

The role demands strong leadership across HV/MV/LV installations, civil and electrical construction, and a proven track record in multi-site delivery within renewable energy

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in ICP or utility construction delivery, preferably in renewable energy connections.
• Proven delivery of civil and electrical construction on infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience delivering HV installations across 11kV–132kV.
• Experience delivering LV/MV/HV connection designs across 11kV–132kV.
• Deep understanding of NERS accreditation, CDM Regulations, DNO standards and adoption processes.
• Experience leading multi-site construction teams and complex infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing and developing Project Managers and Site Teams.
• Strong technical, construction and operational leadership capability.
• Strong understanding of grid infrastructure constraints.
• Commercial and contractual awareness for high-value projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, accountable and solutions-focused approach to project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of grid connections across 11kV–132kV, with exposure to 400kV where applicable.
• Manage private, contestable and non-contestable works where applicable.
• Coordinate design teams and design subcontractors, including submissions to DNOs, TSOs and NESO.
• Work with Procurement to ensure timely ordering and delivery of project equipment.
• Take overall responsibility for construction delivery, including civil works, substations, HV/LV cabling, switchgear, transformers and protection systems.
• Lead project commissioning, testing, protection validation, DNO witness testing, energisation and handover.
• Manage PGMD/ONCC submissions to DNOs/NESO.
• Lead multidisciplinary site teams including Construction Managers, Site Managers, Supervisors, Site Engineers and subcontractors.
• Drive coordination and sequencing between civil and electrical works.
• Provide operational leadership across Grid PM, Technical & Design and Site Delivery teams.
• Ensure effective resource allocation across multiple renewable energy projects.
• Build and manage a strong subcontractor network; work with Tender & Contracts Manager on subcontractor selection and approvals.
• Collaborate with HSE, Legal and central functions to ensure effective project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with DNO standards, NERS accreditation and CDM regulations.
• Act as primary operational interface with clients, DNOs/TSOs, subcontractors and local authorities.
• Deliver projects in line with programme, budget, design and quality requirements.
• Support Tender & Commercial teams with tender submissions and project mobilisation.
• Drive operational improvements and implement processes to support efficient delivery.
• Support growth and scaling of METLEN's Grid delivery capabilities.
• Contribute to strategic planning for transmission connections and wider grid infrastructure.

Skills

Operations management

Grid connections

Stakeholder management

Construction leadership

Multi-site leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals invites an experienced Senior Grid Operations & Delivery Manager to lead UK grid connection projects across Solar PV and BESS. Reporting to the Head of Grid, you will own end-to-end delivery from design through energisation and handover, coordinating with DNOs, TSOs, clients and subcontractors.

The role demands strong leadership across HV/MV/LV installations, civil and electrical construction, and a proven track record in multi-site delivery within renewable energy