Grid Connection Manager

Grid Connections Manager - Solar PV & BESS

We are working with a rapidly growing renewable energy developer that is expanding its UK portfolio of utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage projects .

As part of this growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Grid Connections Manager to take ownership of grid strategy and connection activities across a significant pipeline of renewable energy projects.

This is an opportunity to join a business where Grid sits at the heart of project development.

You will have genuine ownership of projects, working from early-stage grid feasibility and connection applications through connection agreements, detailed development and ultimately energisation .

As Grid Connections Manager, you will:

• Lead grid connection activities across a portfolio of Solar PV and BESS projects throughout the UK.
• Manage projects through the full grid connection lifecycle, from initial feasibility and applications through to energisation .
• Identify potential connection points, available capacity, network constraints, reinforcement requirements and associated project risks.
• Prepare, submit and manage connection applications with DNOs, NESO and National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) .
• Review, negotiate and manage grid connection offers and agreements, including costs, milestones, securities, liabilities and delivery programmes .
• Act as a key point of contact with DNOs, NESO, NGET, ICPs, IDNOs, consultants and other grid stakeholders .
• Manage contestable and non-contestable connection works and coordinate with ICPs, EPC contractors and engineering consultants .
• Support technical development relating to HV/EHV substations, cable routes, protection, metering and connection infrastructure .
• Ensure projects comply with relevant UK requirements including Grid Code, Distribution Code, G99/G100 and applicable ENA standards .
• Work closely with Development, Engineering, Construction, Land, Legal and Commercial teams to ensure grid milestones align with the wider project programme.
• Manage grid connection budgets, connection charges and project expenditure.
• Identify connection risks early and develop mitigation strategies to protect project timelines.
• Monitor developments in the UK grid market, including NESO Connections Reform, Gate 2 and queue management , and assess the impact on the project portfolio.
• Support new project origination by providing early-stage grid assessments and identifying attractive connection opportunities.

We are interested in speaking with Grid professionals who have experience within renewable energy, utilities, network operators, ICPs or power systems engineering .

Ideally, you will have:

• 5+ years' experience within UK grid connections, power systems or electrical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of the UK electricity transmission and/or distribution network .
• Experience managing grid connections for Solar PV, BESS or other large-scale generation projects .
• Experience dealing directly with DNOs, NESO and/or NGET .
• Knowledge of UK connection applications, offers and connection agreements.
• Understanding of G99, G100, Grid Code and Distribution Code requirements .
• Knowledge of HV and EHV electrical infrastructure , substations and grid connection design.
• Strong commercial awareness around connection costs, securities, programmes and project risk.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• An Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or similar technical background would be advantageous.

This isn't a role where you'll simply manage grid applications.

You'll join a growing renewable energy business offering:

• £80,000 - £100,000 basic salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Strong benefits package
• Exposure to major UK Solar PV & BESS projects
• Significant autonomy over grid strategy
• Direct interaction with senior leadership
• Long-term career progression as the UK portfolio and Grid team expand

Apply directly or get in touch with Greg Blake for a confidential conversation.