Grid Project Manager – Renewables
South-West
Client
Our client is a renewable energy developer: working with landowners and local communities to increase energy generation in the UK.
Our client has a development pipeline of renewable energy projects, including ground mounted Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems and Wind Energy totaling almost 11GW, which continues to grow.
The role
We're looking for a motivated and experienced Grid Project Manager to lead the development, management and efficient operation of our client’s energy grid. You will be responsible for coordinating grid activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and developing strategies to optimize grid performance.
Responsibilities:
• Lead grid origination internally and take proactive steps to find new ways of identifying grid.
• Be the first point of contact with distribution and transmission network operators.
• Lead grid regulatory updates to the team.
• Co-ordinate grid origination opportunities from partners
• Act as the grid connections technical expert throughout the development process for projects.
• Optimise the grid connection and its cost throughout the development process.
Professional skills:
• Experience in a grid related role. Experience in a role around grid origination, will be considered a plus.
• Knowledge of the UK development process, key milestones, and risks
• Experience of UK regulations and government policy (primarily grid related regulations)
• Experience with both distribution and transmission connected projects will be considered a plus.
• Proactive, working on one’s own initiative.
• Self-motivated with excellent organisational skills