Astute's Renewable Team is partnering with a leading international renewable energy EPC and O&M provider with a focus on innovation and long-term sustainability, to recruit a Senior Grid & ICP Procurement Manager for its UK wide operations.
The Senior Grid & ICP Procurement Manager role comes with a starting salary up to £86,000 depending on experience, as well as remote working with occasional site travel, and other benefits.
If you're an experience Procurement Manager with DNO and/or ICP experience and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Grid & ICP Procurement Manager role
Reporting to the Head of Procurement you will:
Lead the preparation of RfQ packages in collaboration with Grid & ICP Engineering teams and manage the full tendering process for grid and ICP connection works.
Engage with Grid & ICP subcontractors to obtain accurate quotations based on project-specific grid connection offers.
Monitor and assess bid performance, analyse market positioning and pricing trends, and recommend improvements to policies and processes.
Review subcontractor proposals to identify scope gaps, deviations, and opportunities for cost optimisation.
Develop detailed cost estimates, ensuring all inputs are validated and appropriate risk allowances are included. Establish realistic target costs early in the tender stage and challenge discrepancies to avoid over- or under-estimation.
Expand and strengthen the network of Grid connection and ICP subcontractors for solar PV and battery storage projects.
Build and maintain a supplier database for key equipment.
Collaborate with global procurement teams to share supplier insights and market intelligence, ensuring a consistent procurement strategy across the group.
Support the growth of the Grid & ICP subcontractor and supplier portfolio.
Participate in sales discussions with customers, subcontractors, and OEMs.
Prepare cost estimates for grid connections of power plants.
Support engineering and project delivery teams in refining strategies for interconnection works and battery storage project execution.
Develop and implement standardised processes for tendering Grid & ICP works.
Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and ethical standards, including anti-bribery and QHSE policies.
Lead negotiations and finalisation of contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.
Act as the escalation point for issues arising in ongoing projects involving Grid/ICP suppliers and subcontractors.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related discipline - preferred.
Alternatively, degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Commercial Management with strong power sector experience.
CIPS qualification (MCIPS or working towards) is highly desirable.
Professional membership with relevant institutions (e.g., IET).
Extensive experience with Grid / ICP contractors and ICP-related works
Experience with solar PV and/or battery storage projects
Strong knowledge of UK grid connection processes and ICP frameworks (IDNOs, DNOs, and National Grid ESO interactions).
Experience developing and managing RFPs, RFQs, and tender clarifications.
Strong cost control and budget management skills for multi-million-pound infrastructure packages.
Personal Skills
The Senior Grid & ICP Procurement Manager role would suit someone who is:
Enthusiasm towards decarbonisation and renewable energy
Ability to work autonomously as well as with the team.
Ability to deal with ambiguity and problem solving.
Proactive attitude who thrives in a busy environment
Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders across different levels in and out of the organisation.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Structured and well-organised method of work
Salary and benefits of the Senior Grid & ICP Procurement Manager role
Details
Starting salary up to £86,000
Eligible to participate in company bonus scheme
Private company pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 6%
Full private health cover for you - family members can be included for an additional fee
Life insurance cover x 4 annual salary
33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
Training opportunities
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