Grid Connections Manager - London

Role: Grid Connections Manager

Salary: £65,000 - £85,000

Location: London

Benefits:

• Private Healthcare via BUPA for employee and their partner/children paid fully by
• Generous Annual leave- 25 days plus bank holidays
• Group Life Insurance - 4 x base salary paid to a beneficiary
• Contributory Pension Scheme - 5% by Employee and 5% by company
• Generous Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Access to Private GP 24/7 and Nurse via BUPA
• Counselling for all family members via BUPA
• Probate & Bereavement Counselling
• Recruitment Referral Fee
• Bike to Work Scheme

Are you up for a new challenge? MDE is on the hunt for a seasoned Grid Connection Manager to join a leading sustainable energy generation company and support their ongoing success and growth in the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate with National Grid and Distribution Network (Service) Operators (DNOs) to secure and maintain the optimum connection agreements for our projects
• To provide technical assistance throughout the development process to ensure sites are best selected and developed within the connection constraints of the proposed locations
• To check the viability of grid connections for all existing and future projects
• To manage projects grid connection works at 11kV, 33kV, and above through to commissioning
• To manage the process of grid applications ensuring they are submitted in a timely manner and progress through the connection procedure without delay
• Review and analyse grid connection offers and identify connection risk and how to mitigate
• Negotiate commercial terms and technical requirements contained in the grid offers and connection agreements
• Build strong relationships and proactively manage the DNOs and Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) involved in commissioning projects
• Manage the compliance with grid technical requirements including Grid Codes and Distribution Codes
• Attend DNO workshops and events on a regular basis and keep up to date with the relevant connection policies
• To develop a standardised company procedure for grid connections that reduce connection procedure and installation time and cost
• Collect and finalise all commissioning documentation
• Prepare and submit Management Information Reports to Senior Management
• Ensure all Health and Safety regulatory obligations including CDM regulations and quality standards are met applicable to the grid connection process
• Assist in other related duties as and when requested by the Executive Team
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes including the anti-bribery policy and Environmental and Quality Management System (compliant with ISO 9001 and 14001)

Skills required:

• Strong background in distribution grid connections, ideally in the renewable generation or EV charging industry Electrical understanding of distribution networks
• Previous experience of working in a similar position with knowledge of the GB grid connection process
• A degree or an equivalent level of qualification in Engineering is essential, Electrical bias is preferable
• Experience in using project management tools is desirable - APMP/PRINCE2 or MS Project Abilities
• Basic CAD skills (sufficient to draft Single Line Diagrams)
• Strong project management, planning, and time management abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in managing relationships with key stakeholders
• Proven knowledge of Health and Safety in Construction regulations, specifically CDM regulations
• Self-driven, focused, results and quality-oriented
• Strong sense of judgement and decision making
• Self-motivated to achieve tight deadlines
• Cordial and professional with excellent client-facing skills
• Effective communication both verbally and in written form
• Computer literate
• Flexible - the role will require managing a number of sites
• UK Driving License
• Travel to DNO offices as well as project site visits as needed.