UK Grid Connection Engineering Lead

Metlen Energy & Metals; Whitehall; 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 renewables and energy storage portfolio. The role leads governance, design assurance, and compliance with UK grid standards to deliver complex infrastructure projects.

You will manage G99 applications, interface with DNOs and National Grid, and lead a team of engineers to ensure high performance across tendering, design, construction and commissioning

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience within a 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.
• Lead design assurance and 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

Leadership

Grid connection design

G81/G99/G100 knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

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 renewables and energy storage portfolio. The role leads governance, design assurance, and compliance with UK grid standards to deliver complex infrastructure projects.

You will manage G99 applications, interface with DNOs and National Grid, and lead a team of engineers to ensure high performance across tendering, design, construction and commissioning