Grid Manager

Eku Energy; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Eku Energy is seeking a Grid Manager to oversee grid connection processes and manage external consultants for battery storage projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in the UK's grid systems, ensuring compliance with all technical and safety standards. This position offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for flexible working.

Benefits

25 Days of annual leave

Flexible working

Short Term Incentive bonus based on company and personal targets

Great working culture globally

Attractive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with grid connection processes in the UK.
• Proven track record of managing successful grid applications.
• Strong knowledge of UK DNO/DSO and TSO connection regimes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end grid connection process for battery storage projects.
• Collaborate with external consultants and stakeholders.
• Ensure delivery of all technical requirements and consents.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Systems or equivalent

Job description

Following our recent projects announcements and continued growth, Eku is seeking a Grid Manager. You will be responsible for managing new and existing grid connection requirements, managing external consultants to undertake grid studies, and working closely with DNOs, TSOs and internal teams to progress Eku’s battery storage projects through development and into operations.

Responsibilities of the role

• Manage the end-to-end grid connection process for battery storage projects
• Review/design technical drawings for submission.
• Submit G99 applications to the DNO.
• Review, assesses and negotiate connection offers, assessing technical feasibility, cost, timing, and risk.
• Collaborate and liaise with ICPs, IDNOs and EPCs to secure, track, and amend connection offers
• Maintain a clear understanding of project-specific connection milestones, obligations, and security payment schedules.
• Lead or support grid constraint analysis, curtailment assessments, and grid reinforcement scenarios.
• Organise and keep records of updates of ongoing and potential projects.
• Establish direct relationships with key external stakeholders as agreed as required by the role, attending conferences and/or working groups as required.
• Liaise closely with the construction and operations team to help ensure best practice is adopted on all technical work across all development projects.
• Providing commercially sound technical assistance and advice to Project teams.
• Appointment of expert 3rd party technical consultants where required to enhance the technical advice on prospects or projects
• Ensure delivery of all necessary technical requirements, approvals and consents in line with agreed project schedules
• Ensuring all technical risks are managed and successfully resolved in line with the project and business objectives
• Ensure all technical matters are resolved sufficient to allow Financial Close
• All external work to be instructed in line with company policies and best practice industry standards and relevant legislation.
• All relevant Health and Safety legislation and guidance (internal and external) to be adhered to on all external appointments, including adherence to the Health and Safety Plan.

Essential:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Systems, or equivalent / experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with grid connection processes in the UK (TS/DNO/ICP or developer side).
• Proven track record of managing successful grid applications, grid studies, and connection offer negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of UK DNO/DSO and TSO connection regimes, including G99, CUSC, and Statement of Works (SoW) / project progression, Gate2 processes.
• Familiarity with distribution and transmission network planning principles.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, electrical schematics, and commercial connection terms.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills, including stakeholder management.

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward professional registration.
• Experience with battery storage systems, solar PV, wind, or other generation technologies.
• Understanding of National Grid ESO’s operational frameworks (e.g. TNUoS, BSUoS, pathfinder programmes).
• Knowledge of flexibility markets and ancillary services (e.g. Dynamic Containment, FFR, Capacity Market).
• Familiarity with the development process

Competencies required of all our people

Organisational: Entrepreneurial thinking and acting - problem solving capability - innovation capability – proactive ‘can do’ attitude.

Social: Highly motivated with a versatile personality - excellent interpersonal skills - client orientation, communicative - collaborative - keenness to knowledge share.

Implementation: Self-management - result and solution orientated - quality awareness - Welfare, Health, Safety and Environmentally focused.

Culture: Helps to build a foundation of trust – creates stability – instils kindness – provides structure – is and fosters accountability – cultivates a spirit of reliability – fosters respect.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. An inclusive and equitable workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Eku Energy, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. We want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process or while you are working with us, please let us know.

As an inclusive employer, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.

Joining Eku Energy means you’ll be able to work in a way that suits you best. With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive.

• 25 Days of annual leave
• Flexible working
• Short Term Incentive bonus based on company and personal targets
• Great working culture globally
• Attractive remuneration package