Grid Engineer (Contract – 12 Months, Possible Extension)
£550–£650/day (Umbrella) | Remote | UK Travel (North East & Scotland)
We're looking for an experienced Grid Engineer to support a growing portfolio of renewable energy projects across the UK. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and being at the centre of technical delivery. You'll play a key part in steering projects through the grid connection process and ensuring engineering excellence from early development through to operation.
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead and manage the grid connection process across multiple renewable energy projects.
* Oversee liabilities, securities, contractors and consultants, ensuring delivery is aligned with project timelines.
* Produce and coordinate technical documentation, scopes of work, specifications, and commercial inputs.
* Review and respond to technical, legal and commercial queries linked to grid offers and project delivery.
* Represent the business in discussions with NGESO, DNOs, and industry stakeholders, staying on top of evolving grid requirements.
* Ensure all grid-related activities meet strict Health & Safety and quality standards.
* Support root-cause analysis, technical decision-making and urgent engineering challenges.
* Drive continuous improvement across internal standards, procedures and engineering governance.
* Collaborate closely with internal engineering, project delivery, and commercial teams to keep projects moving forward.
What You'll Bring
* Proven experience managing UK grid connections from concept to delivery.
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
* Strong knowledge of both distribution and transmission network requirements.
* Background in the renewable energy sector, ideally across multiple technologies.
* Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
* Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
* Comfortable travelling for site visits and occasional team meetings (North East & Scotland).
* Full UK driving licence.
Bonus skills: Power systems modelling experience.
Contract Details
* Length: 12 months, with strong potential for extension
* Rate: £550–£650/day (Umbrella), DOE
* Location: Remote, with UK travel
* Start: ASAP
If you're a motivated Grid Engineer looking for your next long-term contract and the chance to influence high-impact renewable projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or message me for more details.