Grid Connections Manager

Location: Midlands or North UK (Hybrid with Site Travel)
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Company

A leading EPC contractor specialising in renewable energy infrastructure across the UK. With several large-scale solar and BESS projects underway, the business is rapidly expanding and seeking an experienced Grid Connections professional to strengthen their in-house electrical and design team.

The Role

The Grid Connections Manager will take ownership of all activities relating to grid connection delivery across multiple renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance, coordination, and technical accuracy from design through to energisation. You will act as the key interface between the business, DNOs, IDNOs, and National Grid, managing all aspects of the connection process and supporting the design and commissioning teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full grid connection process for solar PV and BESS projects from application to energisation.

• Liaise with DNOs, IDNOs, TSOs, and ICPs to ensure all technical, regulatory, and commercial requirements are met.

• Review, interpret, and negotiate connection offers, G99 submissions, and contestable/non-contestable scopes.

• Coordinate with design engineers to ensure electrical designs meet grid and system specifications (11–132kV).

• Oversee technical documentation including SLDs, protection settings, and SCADA integration.

• Support the wider project delivery team with grid-related risk assessments, scheduling, and technical support.

• Manage stakeholder relationships, including clients, consultants, and statutory bodies.

• Ensure compliance with CDM, UK Power Networks, and National Grid standards.

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering background (Degree or HNC/HND level preferred).

• Proven experience managing grid connection activities within the renewable energy or power generation sector.

• Strong understanding of DNO/IDNO processes, regulations, and connection standards (G99, G5/5, ENA standards).

• Experience working directly with generation assets (solar, BESS, wind, or similar).

• Competent with electrical design fundamentals, including HV/MV systems.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple connection projects simultaneously.

• UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites when required.

Desirable

• Experience working for or alongside a DNO, ICP, or EPC.

• Working knowledge of grid connection modelling and software tools.

• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards).

Package

• Competitive salary depending on experience.

• Company vehicle or allowance.

• Private healthcare, pension, and discretionary bonus.

• Clear progression pathway as the team expands.