Grid Manager

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Our client is looking for a Grid Manager to play a key role in the development and delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects. This position will focus on managing the electrical infrastructure required to connect Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to the electricity network, ensuring projects progress efficiently from early-stage development through to construction.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the assessment and development of grid connection solutions for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
- Evaluate high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) connection options, including substations, overhead transmission lines and underground cable routes.
- Recommend the most appropriate technical and commercial connection strategy based on project objectives, programme and network constraints.
- Coordinate the engineering activities required to progress projects through development, design and grid connection stages.
- Manage technical studies, feasibility assessments and engineering deliverables produced by external consultants and design partners.
- Ensure technical documentation is accurate, compliant and delivered in line with project milestones.
- Act as a key point of contact with Transmission System Operators (TSOs), Distribution System Operators (DSOs), engineering consultants and other third-party stakeholders.
- Support negotiations relating to grid connection agreements and technical requirements.
- Build strong working relationships to facilitate successful project delivery
- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring schedules, budgets and technical deliverables remain on track.
- Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimise delays and technical challenges.
- Provide regular progress updates and technical reporting to senior management.
- Prepare cost estimates and support budget management for electrical infrastructure and connection works.




- Review engineering proposals and technical solutions to ensure value for money while maintaining quality and compliance.
- Support commercial evaluations by providing technical input throughout the project lifecycle.
- Work closely with Development, Engineering, Construction, Legal, Commercial and Operations teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Support project handover into the construction phase and provide ongoing technical guidance during delivery of grid connection works.

Experience:

- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of three years' experience within the renewable energy or electrical infrastructure sector.
- Experience delivering grid connection solutions for utility-scale renewable energy projects is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) or other grid-connected technologies would be advantageous.
- Strong understanding of high-voltage and medium-voltage electrical infrastructure, including substations and transmission networks.
- Experience with grid connection processes and electrical network requirements.
- Familiarity with national grid regulations, connection standards and utility requirements.
- Ability to critically review engineering drawings, technical reports and design documentation.
- Strong project coordination and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communicator with experience working across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
- Ability to identify project risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
- Proactive, self-motivated and capable of working independently within a fast-paced environment.

If you have experience in the Renewable Energy industry and are looking for a new role in Europe or UK, reach out to me at (email hidden)

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