Team Lead - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Tempest Jones

Tempest Jones
Tempest Jones
Verified Company
Glasgow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Team Lead - Grid Connection Studies
Glasgow - Other Offices Available
Competitive salary + package
Hybrid working
Do you have technical expertise in Power Systems and a knowledge of GB Power Systems?

If so, we want to talk to you about joining our client to become part of their exciting future in the net zero energy revolution.

Our client is a specialist, vibrant consulting company that has been at the forefront of providing expert technical advice to electricity network companies, renewable energy developers, regulators and funding institutions all over the world for more than 20years.

By nurturing the top talent in the energy industry they've built a solid reputation of developing innovative solutions and solving complex problems associated with achieving net zero.

They offer a fast-paced learning environment with excellent careerdevelopment opportunities.

Changes in the energy system - including decarbonisation of heating and transport and decentralisation of energy resources - are presenting a range of exciting challenges for the industry, and our client.

Our client is seeing a vast array of new opportunitiesto study these challenges and work with their clients to solve issues, enable change and stay at the forefront of innovation in the power sector.

The Role
We are currently seeking a highly capable and motivated Team Leader to lead the Grid Connection team. The individual will have experience in the technical, regulatory, and commercial aspects of the electricity network.

The wider Connections Team performs specialist power system studies for connecting different generator technologies and energy storage systems to the electrical grid.

Duties and responsibilities include;

  • Lead and manage the Grid Connections team
  • Perform and manage connection projects for a range of clients
  • Line manage team members, including conducting appraisals and preparing training plans.
  • Work with the Team Manager to:
  • Facilitate effective management and growth of the team and workload.
  • Manage resources and coordination of the team to ensure efficient delivery of projects and use of consultant time.
  • Identify skills gaps, training needs, and recruitment needs to meet business plan targets, client needs, and overall company strategy.
  • Work with the Connections Team Director to carry out focused BD and sales tasks for industrial clients.
  • Ensure quality assurance of all team deliverables, including proposals and project reports.
  • Develop and maintain client relationships and manage partnerships with other consultancies and industry bodies.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and other legislative and company requirements.
  • Supporting clients throughout the connections process; beginning from early site finding/grid feasibility stages to the management of the compliance process on behalf of the client.
  • Carrying out high level network connection assessments and feasibility studies including identifying project risks and providing cost estimates.
  • Carrying out high level constraint analysis.
  • Supporting clients through the post Connection Offer acceptance period through to commissioning and testing.
  • Leading and/or contribute to other types of projects.
Essential requirements;

  • Extensive experience delivering some or all of the tasks outlined above.
  • Strong quantitative degree in electrical engineering (preferably), other relevant engineering degree, maths, or physics.
  • Motivated and selfdriven individuals with an ambition to work within the electricity industry.
  • Demonstrable experience / knowledge of the UK electricity regulatory framework.
  • Wellrounded individual with the ability to work as part of a team and independently.
  • The ability to manage multiple projects, communicating with clients as required.
  • Project management, project engineering and project development experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of GB standards and codes.
  • Commercial awareness.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both technical and nontechnical personnel.
  • The ability to manage their own time and deliver multiple projects on time/budget, managing client expectations and scope changes as required.
Desirable requirements;

  • The ability to appreciate a developer's perspective and identify their priorities.
  • Knowledge and experience of generator compliance/commissioning process, including Operational Notification compliance Process.
  • Postgraduate degree in electrical engineering.
  • Capability in IPSA, Python, or other modelling languages.
  • Cost/benefit analysis experience.
  • Computer modelling/ programming skills.
  • Experience of network modelling and power systems analysis.
What's On Offer

  • Excellent professional and personal development opportunities
  • Joining a growing vibrate team of professionals committed to enabling the energy transition
  • Discretionary annual performancebased bonus
  • Company contributory pension scheme
  • Support towards achieving professional qualifications such as chartership
  • CPD and training opportunities and support
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Paid professional subscriptions
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