Senior Grid Connections Manager, UK Renewables

Nadara; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nadara is seeking a UK Grid Connections Manager based in London or Edinburgh to lead grid connection strategy and delivery across its UK renewable energy portfolio. You will own the end-to-end process, liaise with NESO, DNOs and Transmission Owners, and provide strategic and commercial guidance to project teams.

The role focuses on optimising connection scope, cost and programme, ensuring readiness and timely energisation across Nadara’s UK projects. London or Edinburgh-based, full-time.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ relevant experience in grid connections, power systems or electricity infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of GB grid compliance requirements and codes.
• Excellent English written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end UK grid connection process from feasibility to energisation.
• Define and optimise connection strategies including costs and programme.
• Engage with NESO, DNOs, Transmission Owners and regulators to steer projects.
• Review grid connection offers, agreements and amendments with a commercial lens.
• Coordinate with internal teams to translate grid developments into CAPEX and programme impacts.
• Provide clear technical and commercial recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Grid connections

Stakeholder management

Power systems

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSS/E

ETAP

Job description

Nadara is seeking a UK Grid Connections Manager based in London or Edinburgh to lead grid connection strategy and delivery across its UK renewable energy portfolio. You will own the end-to-end process, liaise with NESO, DNOs and Transmission Owners, and provide strategic and commercial guidance to project teams.

The role focuses on optimising connection scope, cost and programme, ensuring readiness and timely energisation across Nadara’s UK projects. London or Edinburgh-based, full-time.