Operations & Delivery Manager (Grid)

Global Search+Select; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Large-scale renewables projects

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Global Search+Select seeks an experienced Operations & Delivery Manager to lead grid connection projects across utility-scale renewables, primarily Solar PV and BESS. You will own projects from design coordination through construction, commissioning, energisation and handover, collaborating with DNOs, TSOs, NESO, ICPs, contractors and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have HV experience 11kV–132kV, and a track record in ICP/utility delivery, EPC collaborations and multi-site leadership, with

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong experience in ICP, utility or electrical infrastructure delivery.
• Strong HV experience across 11kV–132kV.
• Experience leading multi-site construction and project teams.
• Experience with Solar PV, BESS, wind or hybrid renewable projects.
• Experience working with EPC contractors or renewable energy developers.
• HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead grid connection projects from 11kV–132kV, with exposure to 400kV desirable.
• Manage private, contestable and non-contestable works.
• Oversee design submissions to DNOs, TSOs and NESO.
• Lead civil and electrical construction, including substations, cabling, switchgear, transformers and protection systems.
• Manage commissioning, testing, DNO witness testing, energisation and handover.
• Lead Construction Managers, Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors across multiple sites.
• Coordinate civil and electrical works to ensure programme, budget, quality and safety targets are achieved.
• Oversee PGMD/ONCC submissions and ensure compliance with DNO standards, NERS and CDM.
• Develop and manage subcontractor networks.
• Work closely with Commercial, Procurement, HSE, Legal and Tender teams.
• Drive operational improvements and support the growth of grid delivery capabilities.

Skills

Project management

Multi-site delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

CDM Regulations

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Operations & Delivery Manager to lead grid connection projects across utility-scale renewable energy developments, primarily Solar PV and BESS.

You will take ownership of projects from design coordination through construction, commissioning, energisation and handover, working closely with DNOs, TSOs, NESO, ICPs, contractors and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead grid connection projects from 11kV–132kV, with exposure to 400kV desirable.
• Manage private, contestable and non-contestable works.
• Oversee design submissions to DNOs, TSOs and NESO.
• Lead civil and electrical construction, including substations, cabling, switchgear, transformers and protection systems.
• Manage commissioning, testing, DNO witness testing, energisation and handover.
• Lead Construction Managers, Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors across multiple sites.
• Coordinate civil and electrical works to ensure programme, budget, quality and safety targets are achieved.
• Oversee PGMD/ONCC submissions and ensure compliance with DNO standards, NERS and CDM.
• Develop and manage subcontractor networks.
• Work closely with Commercial, Procurement, HSE, Legal and Tender teams.
• Drive operational improvements and support the growth of grid delivery capabilities.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong experience in ICP, utility or electrical infrastructure delivery.
• Strong HV experience across 11kV–132kV.
• Experience managing both civil and electrical construction.
• Strong knowledge of NERS, CDM, DNO standards and adoption processes.
• Experience leading multi-site construction and project teams.
• Proven experience managing Project Managers, Site Engineers and delivery teams.
• Strong understanding of LV/MV/HV connection projects.
• Experience with Solar PV, BESS, wind or hybrid renewable projects.
• Experience working with EPC contractors or renewable energy developers.
• HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Package:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to work on large-scale renewable energy and grid infrastructure projects
• Career development and progression opportunities