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The Technical Manager will lead the technical delivery and coordination of renewable energy projects across the full lifecycle – from RTB acquisition, due diligence and tendering, through construction, commissioning, grid compliance, to operational handover. The focus is on utility‑scale onshore wind, solar PV, BESS and behind‑the‑meter projects.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Project Delivery
* Lead technical oversight of renewable energy projects from acquisition through construction and into operations.
* Manage technical due diligence for RTB and late‑stage development acquisitions, identifying key technical, grid, programme and delivery risks.
* Coordinate project technical workstreams across onshore wind, solar PV, BESS, substations and associated electrical infrastructure.
* Support project execution strategies, construction methodologies and delivery programmes.
* Review and manage technical documentation, including specifications, drawings, design packages and engineering deliverables.
* Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with applicable standards, grid requirements and contractual obligations.
* Support commissioning, energisation, performance testing and project handover to operations and asset management teams.
Grid & Electrical Infrastructure Management
* Lead coordination of grid connection activities with DNOs, National Grid, ICPs, OEMs and Owner’s Engineers.
* Manage grid connection processes from offer acceptance through design approval, construction, energisation and compliance testing.
* Oversee delivery of substations, HV infrastructure, protection systems, SCADA and grid compliance requirements.
* Coordinate grid studies, compliance testing and technical assessments related to grid code and network requirements.
* Support optimisation of grid performance, export capacity and operational flexibility across wind, solar and BESS assets.
* Monitor grid‑related risks, constraints, outages and programme impacts.
Construction & Commissioning Support
* Provide technical support during construction and commissioning phases.
* Coordinate resolution of technical issues arising during construction, testing and energisation.
* Support site teams in managing interfaces between civil, electrical and mechanical workstreams.
* Participate in progress meetings, technical reviews, FATs, SATs and commissioning activities.
Miscellaneous
* Tendering & Contractor Management – support preparation, evaluation and appointment of EPC, BoP, OEM and key supplier tenders; monitor contractor performance, programme delivery, technical compliance and quality standards.
* HSEQ – promote a culture of health, safety, environmental and quality excellence across all project activities.
* Stakeholder Management – support technical reporting to senior management, investment committees and project partners; build and maintain strong working relationships across internal and external project teams.
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power Systems or a related discipline.
* Minimum 5–10 years’ experience delivering utility‑scale renewable energy or infrastructure projects.
* Strong experience in onshore wind, solar PV, BESS and grid connection infrastructure.
* Experience working within an IPP, developer, EPC, utility, consultancy or Owner’s Engineer environment.
* Strong understanding of HV electrical systems, substations, grid compliance and energisation processes.
* Experience managing technical interfaces across development, engineering, construction and operations.
* Familiarity with UK grid connection processes, DNO requirements and renewable energy regulations.
* Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project contracts and risk management.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management and coordination skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management/reporting tools.
Desirable
* Experience supporting renewable energy project acquisitions and technical due diligence.
* Knowledge of Grid Code compliance and ancillary/grid support services.
* Experience with SCADA, EMS, PPC and BESS integration.
* Professional membership or chartership status (IET, ICE or equivalent).
* IOSH, SMSTS or equivalent safety qualification beneficial.
Other Requirements
* Willingness to travel regularly to project sites and stakeholder meetings across the UK.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and technical workstreams simultaneously.
* Proactive and solutions‑oriented approach with strong attention to detail.
* Comfortable working within a fast‑paced, startup‑phase and growing IPP environment.
Benefits
* Competitive salary plus bonus where applicable.
* 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 additional days.
* Wellbeing and mental health benefits including the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance.
* Matched pension contribution up to 10%.
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