UK Grid Engineering Lead: Design, Compliance & Delivery

Metlen Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; 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 renewable and energy storage portfolio. You will provide leadership on governance, design assurance and compliance with UK grid standards to support complex infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include leading a team of engineers, managing G99 and interface with DNOs, ensuring design/technical outputs meet ENA standards and delivering LV/MV/HV grid

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in a UK ICP, DNO, IDNO or consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of UK grid standards and connection processes.
• 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
• Ensure compliance with ENA G81, G99/G100, DNO/IDNO and NGESO requirements
• 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

Electrical Eng

Grid standards

Project leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Grid Engineering Manager to act as the technical authority for UK grid connection engineering across our renewable and energy storage portfolio. You will provide leadership on governance, design assurance and compliance with UK grid standards to support complex infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include leading a team of engineers, managing G99 and interface with DNOs, ensuring design/technical outputs meet ENA standards and delivering LV/MV/HV grid