Grid Connections Manager - Bristol, Bristol
- Renewables
Grid Connections Manager
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000
Location: Bristol (Hybrid – 3 days a week)
About Us
MDE Group UK is seeking an experienced Grid Connections Manager to oversee all grid-related aspects of our expanding pipeline in the UK. We are in search of an individual who is passionate about engineering, renewable energy, and project development. If you possess a background in electrical engineering and have experience collaborating with DNOs/National Grid and/or ICPs throughout the project lifecycle, this role could be the perfect fit for you.
Responsibilities
- Conducting network analysis at both distribution and transmission levels to identify potential locations with available capacity.
- Engaging with DNOs/National Grid for pre-application meetings and preparing grid applications.
- Providing technical due diligence to grid offers, including optimization of connection solutions, cost assessments, and curtailment evaluations.
- Offering grid inputs such as substation design, cost assessments, and securities for financial modeling and planning purposes.
- Managing ICPs and consultants to progress projects to RTB/energization, including reviewing design submissions and overseeing construction works.
- Providing timely support to the sales processes and preparing grid reports/strategic advice for the Management team.
Qualifications
- Experience working for a DNO/National Grid or similar role as a renewable’s developer, preferably in planning/design/connections.
- A degree in Electrical Power Systems and/or Electrical Engineering with power system analysis skills and EHV network design knowledge.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, private medical insurance
- 28 days + Bank Holidays (Added day given for each 2 years of service.)
- Competitive, Equalised Parental Leave
- Death in Service benefit
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Flexible working options.
- Pension Scheme.