Senior Grid & ICP Procurement Manager – Renewable Energy (Solar Power)
Location: home-based
Travel: up to 30% of time - to Head Office in Chippenham & sites
Salary: up to £86,000, DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time, permanent
Help shape the future of clean energy! Belectric UK is seeking an experienced professional with deep expertise in grid and procurement to join our growing team.
What’s in it for you?
At Belectric UK, you’ll be part of a passionate team committed to building a sustainable future. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a real impact in the renewable energy sector.
Competitive salary
Bonus
Full health cover & 4x Life Cover
Up to 6% employer pension contribution
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Top-tier IT equipment (laptop, mobile, etc.)
Perkbox employee benefits account
Access to an Employee Assistance Program
What You’ll Be Doing
* Take the lead on preparing RFQ packages (in cooperation with Grid & ICP Engineering) and management of the subsequent tender process for grid and ICP connection works
* Interact with Grid & ICP subcontractors to obtain relevant quotes based on the grid connection offers for projects under tender.
* Monitor and evaluate bid performance metrics and understand market position and pricing, make suggestions for policy and process improvements.
* Interrogate subcontractor offers for missing scope, deviations and cost improvements.
* Build up the cost estimate, ensure all costs are properly validated and adequate risks provisions are considered for projects. Establish a realistic target cost at early stage of the tender and challenge any costs which does not compare with target cost to avoid both over and under estimation.
* Expand the base of Grid connection & ICP subcontractors for solar PV and battery storage projects.
* Develop a supplier database for key equipment.
* Collaborate with global procurement team and colleagues to ensure sharing of key supplier and market information whilst ensuring consistency of approach in procurement strategies across the Belectric Group.
* Expanding the portfolio of Grid & ICP subcontractors and suppliers.
* Participate in sales calls with customers, subcontractors and OEMs.
* Estimate Costs for Grid Connection of Belectric Power Plants
* Support the engineering and project delivery teams to improve the strategy for the delivery of interconnection works and battery storage project delivery.
* Responsibility for creation and adoption of processes for tendering of Grid & ICP works
What We’re Looking For
* Extensive experience with Grid / ICP contractors and ICP-related works – including:
* HV substations
* Grid connections infrastructure
* Export cables
* Protection and control systems
* At least 5 years experience in a procurement, commercial management or supply chain role within the utility-scale solar/PV EPC, Battery Storage Energy Systems, Power Infrastructure or utilities/grid connection project sectors.
* Strong knowledge of UK grid connection processes and ICP frameworks (IDNOs, DNOs, and National Grid ESO interactions).
* Degree in electrical engineering, power engineering, supply chain management or degree in procurement, commercial management with strong power sector experience.
* Expertise in procurement and commercial negotiation for electrical infrastructure (11kV–132kV)
* Ability to manage supplier relationships with ICP contractors, cable suppliers, switchgear manufacturers, including civil subcontracting scope of works.
* Strong understanding of contestable vs non-contestable works in UK grid connections.
* Excellent contract negotiation and tender evaluation skills (technical + commercial) for HV electrical works
* Experience developing and managing RFPs, RFQs, and tender clarifications.
* Strong cost control and budget management skills for multi-million-pound infrastructure packages.
* Capability to assess technical compliance of supplier proposals alongside engineering teams.
* Skilled in risk identification and mitigation in supply chains and grid connection works.
Join a company that’s shaping the future of clean energy across the UK and Europe. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow in a dynamic, future-focused industry, apply today!
📩 Apply today and help power the future with Belectric UK!