- Simply – you'll be responsible for identifying and securing grid connections for solar and energy storage projects across the UK.
- You'll need to be a good communicator with both the internal team, and external consultants working on behalf of the developer.
- Ideally you will have experience working for a Developer – that said we know there are some brilliant people out there within DNO's, ICPs and NGs aswell. We'd love to hear from you
- Identify new grid connection opportunities, working in collaboration with the land and planning teams.
- Apply technical and commercial expertise to the management of the connections pipeline.
- Coordinate with and build relationships directly with National Grid, DNOs and IDNOs.
- Manage and be responsible for the delivery of work undertaken by external contractors and consultants.
- Apply for new grid connections and assess the viability of offers received.
- Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant qualification
- Demonstrable history in planning new connections, preparing and submitting grid applications, reviewing offers for solar and/or storage.
- Extensive Knowledge of UK distribution (and preferably transmission) networks, the grid connection processes, relevant codes/legislation and role s of the various key parties involved.
- Knowledge of the electrical design of solar PV and battery storage plants.
- Ability to identify and manage technical and commercial risk in new grid connections.
- Experience in a system planning, connection design or similar role would be advantageous.
Grid Connection Manager - England, United Kingdom - Circular Resourcing
Description
Job Title: Grid Connection Manager (Renewable Energy)
Salary: DOE
Location: London hybrid, or remote with regular trips to London.
Circular Resourcing are recruiting for a Grid Connection Manager to join a UK Based Developer of Solar and Battery Storage projects currently going through a fantastic period of growth.
You will join a small, dynamic team currently managing a pipeline of roughly 5GW.
Role will be based in London, but remote/hybrid options considered for the right candidate.
This is a key hire for the business as they move to the next stage in their growth, and they are open to discussing salary / bonus structure on a case-by-case basis for the right candidate.
About the role:
Position:
In this role the successful candidate will identify and secure new grid connections and apply their technical and commercial expertise to the management of existing projects.
Job Responsibilities:
Experience: