Grid connection manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Connecting Expets is currently looking for a Grid Connection Manager based in the UK who, in coordination with the business development and construction teams, will lead the interconnection of renewable energy projects, considering the technical requirements of the Utilities and Applicable Law.

Responsibilities:

• Interaction with Electricity Distributors and Transmission System Operator to ensure grid connection of generation facilities.
• Negotiation with parties involved in connection nodes for the coordination of the necessary work and agreements to enable the timely execution of shared evacuation infrastructures.
• Presentation of technical connection solutions and analysis of alternatives.
• Supervision of the planning and implementation of the evacuation infrastructure necessary for the adaptation of the existing distribution/transport network defined at the Access and Connection Point of the generation facilities.
• Procurement and supervision of the basic/detailed engineering and applicable regulations of the evacuation infrastructure.
• Supervision of the construction and commissioning of the shared evacuation infrastructures.
• Budget monitoring of the evacuation infrastructures.
• Development, identification and monitoring of the critical path and project risks.
• Carrying out Technical Due Diligence of projects.
• Negotiation and supervision of EPC contracts for Electrical Infrastructures.
• Supervision of compliance with health and safety, quality and service standards.
• Management of compliance with the grid codes applicable to each generation facility.
• Delivery of project progress/status reports to management and sponsors.
• Preparation of connection schedules.

Requirements:

• Graduated Engineer in Electric, Electronic, Management or similar.
• Skilled in Energy, Power Systems, Power Transmission, Project Portfolio Management, Account Management, Substation, Contract Management, Renewable Energy and Smart Grid.
• Good understanding of regulation, Grid Codes and electrical standards.
• 10 years of previous experience with other IPPs, TSO, DSO or Electrical Infrastructure EPC companies.
• Previous experience in team management.
• High level of English (C1).
• Advanced computer software skills, including Excel, PowerPoint and financial systems.