Grid Connections Manager

Grid Connection Manager

Our client is one of the European and global leaders in renewables, with a turnover of more than €5 billion and huge investments in their continued growth.

We have been retained to recruit a Grid Connections Manager who will join an established team in London, and manage the grid connection process for utility-scale solar and storage projects in the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Management of connection process with TSO/DNO.
• Preparation of Technical Specifications for Tenders
• Develop effective relationships with potential contractors, suppliers, consultants
• Qualification of contractors, suppliers, consultants
• Evaluation of offers and follow-up in the tendering process
• Support for the preparation of contracts to ensure that works will be executed in accordance with company requirements.
• Supervision of PQ studies
• Design review of the Engineering from EPC/subcontractors
• Functional coordination with internal departments (Engineering, PM, HSE, etc.)
• Critical analysis of the construction schedule
• Review of Quality Control Plan and Inspection Points Program of EPC/subcontractors
• Preliminary site surveys and Audits during construction
• General supervision of Grid Connection Works and Coordination with Project Managers and Site Engineers
• Participation of the relevant phases of Commissioning

Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in the grid connection of renewable projects.
• Experience working with a TSO, DNO, renewable developer or technical consultancy.
• BSc/MEng in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge in Mechanical & Civil Engineering is considered an advantage.
• Track record in the design of HV substations.
• Track record in the construction of HV substation is considered an advantage.
• Experience in the construction of HV substation for the connection of renewables (solar, wind & batteries) is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of AUTOCAD.
• Knowledge of power system simulation software (PowerFactory, PSS®E, PSS®SINCAL, Etap.).