Grid Engineer

Rullion Managed Services; North East; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy consultancy is seeking an experienced Grid Engineer for a 12-month contract with possible extension. You will manage grid connections, ensuring engineering excellence and compliance with quality standards across renewable projects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and strong problem-solving skills. The role is remote with travel across the North East and Scotland, offering a daily rate of £550-£650 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing UK grid connections from concept to delivery.
• Strong knowledge of distribution and transmission network requirements.
• Background in renewable energy sector across multiple technologies.
• Comfortable travelling for site visits and team meetings.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the grid connection process.
• Oversee delivery milestones and project timelines.
• Produce and coordinate technical documentation.
• Review technical, legal, and commercial queries.
• Represent business with stakeholders and DNOs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering governance.

Skills

Management of UK grid connections

Strong stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Confident communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Power systems modelling

Job description

Grid Engineer (Contract - 12 Months, Possible Extension)

£550-£650/day (Umbrella) | Remote | UK Travel (North East & Scotland)

We're looking for an experienced Grid Engineer to support a growing portfolio of renewable energy projects across the UK. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and being at the centre of technical delivery. You'll play a key part in steering projects through the grid connection process and ensuring engineering excellence from early development through to operation.

🔧 What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage the grid connection process across multiple renewable energy projects.
• Oversee liabilities, securities, contractors and consultants, ensuring delivery is aligned with project timelines.
• Produce and coordinate technical documentation, scopes of work, specifications, and commercial inputs.
• Review and respond to technical, legal and commercial queries linked to grid offers and project delivery.
• Represent the business in discussions with NGESO, DNOs, and industry stakeholders, staying on top of evolving grid requirements.
• Ensure all grid-related activities meet strict Health & Safety and quality standards.
• Support root-cause analysis, technical decision-making and urgent engineering challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement across internal standards, procedures and engineering governance.
• Collaborate closely with internal engineering, project delivery, and commercial teams to keep projects moving forward.

📌 What You'll Bring

• Proven experience managing UK grid connections from concept to delivery.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of both distribution and transmission network requirements.
• Background in the renewable energy sector, ideally across multiple technologies.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable travelling for site visits and occasional team meetings (North East & Scotland).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Bonus skills: Power systems modelling experience.

💼 Contract Details

• Length: 12 months, with strong potential for extension
• Rate: £550-£650/day (Umbrella), DOE
• Location: Remote, with UK travel
• Start: ASAP

If you're a motivated Grid Engineer looking for your next long-term contract and the chance to influence high-impact renewable projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or message me for more details.

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