This role leads engineering governance, ensures compliance with UK grid standards, and manages the delivery of technically robust LV, MV and HV grid connection designs. The position plays a critical role in supporting the successful development and delivery of renewable and storage projects across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Authority & Governance
* Act as the company’s technical authority for UK grid projects.
* Own and maintain compliance with:
* ENA G81
* ENA G99 / G100
* DNO / IDNO specifications
* NGESO requirements
* Establish and maintain engineering standards, procedures and best practice.
* Lead technical assurance and sign-off of all designs prior to submission.
* Support achievement and maintenance of NERS ICP accreditation.
Engineering & Design Leadership
Lead and oversee the design of:
* Adoptable and private LV networks
* MV/HV grid connections (11kV–132kV and up to 400kV where applicable)
* Substations, switching stations and contestable/non-contestable works
Ensure delivery of high-quality engineering outputs including:
* Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
* Protection and control schemes (G99 compliant)
* Earthing design (ENA EREC S34, BS EN 50522)
* Cable calculations and routing
Additional responsibilities:
* Review and approve internal and external designs.
* Prepare technical specifications for procurement aligned with DNO/TSO standards.
* Collaborate with Procurement, Delivery and suppliers on equipment selection.
* Support tender teams with BOQs/BOMs.
Grid Connections & Power System Studies
* Lead G99 applications (Stages 1–3) and associated studies.
* Interface directly with DNOs, IDNOs and NGESO on submissions and approvals.
* Ensure compliance with connection agreements and Grid Code requirements.
* Support power system studies including load flow, fault level and protection coordination.
Team Leadership & Capability Development
* Lead, manage and mentor a team of design engineers and CAD specialists.
* Allocate resources across projects to meet programme requirements.
* Develop team capability in UK standards, protection systems and grid compliance.
* Conduct technical reviews, competency development and performance management.
Project Delivery Support
Provide technical leadership during:
* Tendering and bid development
* Value engineering and optioneering
* Construction and commissioning
Work closely with Project Managers to ensure designs are:
* Buildable
* Cost-effective
* Delivered on schedule
Resolve complex technical issues and site queries.
Health, Safety & Compliance
* Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and Safety by Design principles.
* Act as Design Authority where required.
* Lead hazard identification and design risk assessments.
* Ensure adherence to QA systems and audit requirements.
Stakeholder & Client Engagement
Act as the primary technical interface for:
* Clients, developers and investors
* DNOs and IDNOs
* EPC contractors and consultants
* Lead technical meetings, design reviews and approval discussions.
* Provide clear and authoritative technical guidance internally and externally.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
* Extensive experience within a UK ICP, DNO or power engineering consultancy.
* Strong knowledge of:
* ENA G81
* ENA G99 / G100
* UK DNO/IDNO/TSO design and adoption processes
* Proven experience delivering LV/MV/HV grid connection designs (11kV–400kV).
* Experience leading and managing engineering or design teams.
Desirable
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.
* Experience in BESS, Solar PV, Wind or hybrid renewable projects.
* Familiarity with power system modelling tools (DIgSILENT, ETAP, IPSA).
Knowledge of NGESO Grid Code and transmission connections.