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Lead Grid Manager - Solar, BESS, Onshore Wind
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Lead Grid Manager - Solar, BESS, Onshore Wind
We are seeking an experienced Lead Grid Manager – Electrical Engineering & Power Systems to lead the grid connection strategy and technical delivery of a growing portfolio of utility scale Solar, BESS and Onshore Wind projects across England, Scotland and Wales.
This is a senior technical leadership position combining grid management, electrical engineering and power systems expertise. You will be responsible for taking projects through the full grid connection lifecycle, from early-stage feasibility and connection applications through to detailed design, construction, commissioning and energisation.
You will act as a technical authority on grid and power-system matters, working closely with DNOs, National Grid, Transmission Owners, ICPs, consultants, OEMs, EPC contractors and internal development, engineering and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the electrical and grid connection strategy for Solar PV, BESS, Onshore Wind renewable energy projects.
- Manage grid connection applications, offers and technical requirements with DNOs and transmission network operators.
- Provide technical leadership across power systems engineering, network studies and grid compliance.
- Review and challenge grid connection offers, including capacity, Point of Connection, reinforcement requirements, costs, liabilities and programme dates.
- Lead and review power system studies covering load flow, fault level, voltage, reactive power, thermal constraints, harmonics and dynamic/stability performance.
- Define and review electrical design requirements for renewable generation and energy storage projects.
- Ensure projects meet applicable UK Grid Code, Distribution Code and network operator requirements.
- Oversee the electrical interface between Solar PV modules, wind turbines, BESS, power conversion systems, transformers, substations and the wider transmission/distribution network.
- Review technical documentation including single-line diagrams, protection philosophies, grid studies, connection designs and compliance documentation.
- Manage external power systems consultants, specialist engineering advisers and technical contractors.
- Lead technical discussions and negotiations with DNOs, National Grid, TOs, ICPs and other industry stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to optimise grid capacity, connection costs, project design, system performance and delivery timescales.
- Provide technical input into project development, financial modelling, investment decisions and grid due diligence.
- Manage grid-related technical risks from early development through construction, commissioning and energisation.
- Support the successful commissioning and grid compliance testing of renewable energy and BESS projects.
- Keep the business informed of changes to the UK Grid Code, connection reform, network charging and evolving technical standards.
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The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in electrical engineering and power systems, with experience applying this knowledge to utility-scale renewable energy projects. Relevant expertise should include:
- Power system analysis and network studies.
- Load flow and fault-level analysis.
- Voltage control and reactive power management.
- Grid stability and dynamic performance.
- Protection and control systems.
- Harmonic analysis and power quality.
- Inverter-based resources and power electronics.
- Grid-forming and grid-following technologies.
- BESS power conversion systems.
- Solar PV generation systems.
- Wind turbine generator technology and grid interfaces.
- HV/MV substations and grid connection infrastructure.
- Transformers, switchgear and electrical protection.
- Grid compliance and performance requirements.
- Commissioning, testing and energisation.
If you are interested in this position, then please send your CV through to Rob Byrom.
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