UK Grid Connections Lead: Strategy & Delivery

Nadara Italy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nadara seeks an experienced UK Grid Connections Manager, based in London or Edinburgh, to lead grid connection strategy and delivery across Nadara's UK renewable energy portfolio. You will own grid connections from feasibility through energisation, optimising scope, cost and programme.

As a senior grid specialist, you will engage with NESO, DNOs and Transmission Owners, and provide clear technical and commercial recommendations to project teams and senior management.

Qualifications

• Experience in grid connection strategy and delivery for UK renewable energy projects.
• Strong engagement with NESO, DNOs, Transmission Owners and advisers.
• Ability to interpret grid studies, CAPEX implications and project economics.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end grid connection process from feasibility to energisation.
• Define and optimise connection strategies considering capacity, voltage level and costs.
• Engage with NESO, DNOs and Transmission Owners; manage applications and variations.
• Oversee Connections Reform, Gate 1/2 readiness and project progression.
• Develop technical/commercial positions; challenge network scope and costs.
• Translate grid developments into CAPEX, programme and risk impacts for teams.

Skills

Grid connections

Stakeholder mgmt

Technical review

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Nadara seeks an experienced UK Grid Connections Manager, based in London or Edinburgh, to lead grid connection strategy and delivery across Nadara's UK renewable energy portfolio. You will own grid connections from feasibility through energisation, optimising scope, cost and programme.

As a senior grid specialist, you will engage with NESO, DNOs and Transmission Owners, and provide clear technical and commercial recommendations to project teams and senior management.