Grid Design Lead: UK Connection & Compliance

Toms Group A/S; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Grid Engineering Manager to act as the technical authority for UK grid connection engineering across our renewable and energy storage portfolio. You will lead governance, design assurance and ensure compliance with UK grid standards to support complex infrastructure projects.

The role requires extensive experience delivering LV/MV/HV grid connection projects and leading engineering teams in a UK ICP/ DNO/ IDNO or consultancy setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience with UK ICP, DNO/IDNO or consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of UK grid standards and connection processes.
• Proven delivery of LV/MV/HV grid connection projects (11kV–400kV).
• Experience leading engineering or design teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority for UK grid connection engineering.
• Ensure compliance with ENA G81, G99/G100, DNO/IDNO and NGESO requirements.
• Lead design approval of LV/MV/HV grid connection solutions.
• Oversee engineering outputs including SLDs, protection schemes, earthing and cable design.
• Manage G99 applications and interface with DNOs, IDNOs and National Grid.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers, ensuring capability growth and high performance.
• Support project delivery across tendering, design, construction and commissioning.
• Maintain strong stakeholder engagement with clients, network operators, and delivery partners.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Grid connection

Leadership

Project management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Grid Engineering Manager to act as the technical authority for UK grid connection engineering across our renewable and energy storage portfolio. You will lead governance, design assurance and ensure compliance with UK grid standards to support complex infrastructure projects.

The role requires extensive experience delivering LV/MV/HV grid connection projects and leading engineering teams in a UK ICP/ DNO/ IDNO or consultancy setting.