Our client is a rapidly growing company who invest in, develop, construct and operate a portfolio of UK renewable energy assets, predominantly Solar Farms, with a Head Office in London.

They are currently seeking an experienced Grid Connections Manager to lead key aspects of the grid connection process for their rapidly growing portfolio of renewable energy projects.

This person will play an essential role in managing and leading the grid intel and connections process.

Throughout the project lifecycle, you will be managing the engagement and relationship with Distribution and Transmission Network Operators and the System Operator, while resolving complex engineering challenges to obtain the optimal connection strategy for projects.

Requirements

• Experience with DNOs and DNO processes.
• Experience submitting G99 applications, completing grid studies, and grid feasibility studies.
• Ability to analyse grid offers and work with DNO to achieve a cost-effective connection.
• Provide engineering input to support the development of a portfolio of projects.
• Create and present technical reports on projects to the wider team.
• Support on technical design, layout, site optimisation, and other site considerations.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure successful development and management of projects.
• Represent the company at industry-relevant events.

• BEng in a relevant degree (Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy and Electrical Engineering)
• Organised, with an ability to autonomously manage multiple highly technical projects at once and meet individual targets.
• Self-starter willing to work within a small and agile team.
• Demonstrable knowledge & understanding of DNO connection applications and offers.
• Knowledge of the distribution and transmission networks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Desire to help develop and grow a core function within the company.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Transmission connections experience preferred but not required.
• Renewable energy experience preferred.

• Experience with DNOs and DNO processes.
• Experience submitting G99 applications, completing grid studies, and grid feasibility studies.
• Ability to analyse grid offers and work with DNO to achieve a cost-effective connection.
• Provide engineering input to support the development of a portfolio of projects.
• Create and present technical reports on projects to the wider team.
• Support on technical design, layout, site optimisation, and other site considerations.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure successful development and management of projects.
• Represent the company at industry-relevant events.

• BEng in a relevant degree (Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy and Electrical Engineering)
• Organised, with an ability to autonomously manage multiple highly technical projects at once and meet individual targets.
• Self-starter willing to work within a small and agile team.
• Demonstrable knowledge & understanding of DNO connection applications and offers.
• Knowledge of the distribution and transmission networks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Desire to help develop and grow a core function within the company.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Transmission connections experience preferred but not required.
• Renewable energy experience preferred.