Grid Delivery Manager

Roc Search; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Roc Search are recruiting an experienced Grid Delivery Manager to join our UK renewable energy development team, supporting the delivery of utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects across the UK.

This role focuses on HV grid connections up to 132kV, working with construction, project delivery teams, DNOs and ICP/EPC contractors to ensure energisation and successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in HV construction or grid delivery projects.
• Experience coordinating DNOs, ICPs and EPCs.
• Knowledge of grid connection and energisation processes.
• Understanding CDM and HSE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of HV grid connections up to 132kV.
• Coordinating ICP/EPC contractors and electrical construction activities.
• Acting as the key interface between project teams, DNOs and network operators.
• Overseeing substation, HV cabling and grid connection works.
• Supporting projects through energisation, commissioning and handover.
• Monitoring project programmes, progress and contractor performance.
• Ensuring delivery complies with CDM, HSE and site safety requirements.
• Working closely with construction and project delivery teams to resolve issues and maintain programme.

Skills

HV construction

Grid project management

Stakeholder management

DNO/ICP/EPC coordination

CDM/HSE knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Roc Search are currently recruiting for an experienced Grid Delivery Manager to join a growing UK renewable energy development team, supporting the delivery of utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects across the UK.

Overview

This is a key delivery position focused on HV grid connections up to 132kV, working closely with construction, project delivery teams, DNOs and ICP/EPC contractors to ensure projects are delivered successfully through to energisation.

Role and Responsibilities:

As Grid Delivery Manager, you will take responsibility for the construction and delivery of HV grid connection works, including substations, HV cabling and energisation activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the delivery of HV grid connections up to 132kV.
• Coordinating ICP/EPC contractors and electrical construction activities.
• Acting as the key interface between project teams, DNOs and network operators.
• Overseeing substation, HV cabling and grid connection works.
• Supporting projects through energisation, commissioning and handover.
• Monitoring project programmes, progress and contractor performance.
• Ensuring delivery complies with CDM, HSE and site safety requirements.
• Working closely with construction and project delivery teams to resolve issues and maintain programme.

Skills and Experience:

• A background in HV construction, electrical construction, grid delivery or HV project management.
• Experience working with DNOs, ICPs and EPC contractors.
• Strong understanding of grid connection, energisation and commissioning processes.
• Knowledge of CDM and HSE requirements.
• Renewable energy, grid infrastructure or HV contractor experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.