Role: Grid Connections Manager
Salary: £65,000 - £85,000
Location: London
Benefits:
Private Healthcare via BUPA for employee and their partner/children paid fully by
Generous Annual leave- 25 days plus bank holidays
Group Life Insurance - 4 x base salary paid to a beneficiary
Contributory Pension Scheme - 5% by Employee and 5% pany
Generous Maternity and Paternity Pay
Access to Private GP 24/7 and Nurse via BUPA
Counselling for all family members via BUPA
Probate & Bereavement Counselling
Recruitment Referral Fee
Bike to Work Scheme
Are you up for a new challenge? MDE is on the hunt for a seasoned Grid Connection Manager to join a leading sustainable energy pany and support their ongoing success and growth in the renewable energy sector.
Key Responsibilities:
Negotiate with National Grid and Distribution Network (Service) Operators (DNOs) to secure and maintain the optimum connection agreements for our projects
To provide technical assistance throughout the development process to ensure sites are best selected and developed within the connection constraints of the proposed locations
To check the viability of grid connections for all existing and future projects
To manage projects' grid connection works at 11kV, 33kV, and above through missioning
To manage the process of grid applications ensuring they are submitted in a timely manner and progress through the connection procedure without delay
Review and analyse grid connection offers and identify connection risk and how to mitigate
mercial terms and technical requirements contained in the grid offers and connection agreements
Build strong relationships and proactively manage the DNOs and Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) involved missioning projects
Manage pliance with grid technical requirements including Grid Codes and Distribution Codes
Attend DNO workshops and events on a regular basis and keep up to date with the relevant connection policies
To develop a pany procedure for grid connections that reduce connection procedure and installation time and cost
Collect and finalise missioning documentation
Prepare and submit Management Information Reports to Senior Management
Ensure all Health and Safety regulatory obligations including CDM regulations and quality standards are met applicable to the grid connection process
Assist in other related duties as and when requested by the Executive Team
Adhere to pany policies, procedures, and business ethics codes including the anti-bribery policy and Environmental and Quality Management System (compliant with ISO 9001 and 14001)
Skills required:
Strong background in distribution grid connections, ideally in the renewable generation or EV charging industry Electrical understanding of distribution networks
Previous experience of working in a similar position with knowledge of the GB grid connection process
A degree or an equivalent level of qualification in Engineering is essential, Electrical bias is preferable
Experience in using project management tools is desirable - APMP/PRINCE2 or MS Project Abilities
Basic CAD skills (sufficient to draft Single Line Diagrams)
Strong project management, planning, and time management abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in managing relationships with key stakeholders
Proven knowledge of Health and Safety in Construction regulations, specifically CDM regulations
Self-driven, focused, results and quality-oriented
Strong sense of judgement and decision making
Self-motivated to achieve tight deadlines
Cordial and professional with excellent client-facing skills
munication both verbally and in written form
Computer literate
Flexible - the role will require managing a number of sites
UK Driving License
Travel to DNO offices as well as project site visits as needed