Grid Connections Manager - Solar & Bess

Leap29 are partnered with a top-tier IPP who are active across the UK and Europe, seeking an experienced Grid Connections Manager to develop and deliver a portfolio of onshore renewables projects across England and Scotland.
Key Responsibilities: Critical review of Grid offers for connections identifying risks and opportunities.
Lead in detailed technical discussions with DNOs, ICPs, IDNOs, Designers, Development Project Manager, EPC, and Legal Counsel.
Ensuring that health and safety is at the forefront of all decision making.
Line Management of Grid team and mentoring of Junior Grid Project Managers.
Liaise with the development Project Managers to ensure all connection surveys are completed.
Identify grid cable route requirements.
Review and agree a commercially and technically viable communications system with the DNO Identify possible cost savings and opportunities within the Grid Offer.
Arrange electricity meters for new connections.
Facilitate the Joint Operating Agreement for new connections.
Secure MPANs and import agreements for new connections.
Maintain the grid status information records for each site with progress and the grid connection specification.
Ensure project milestones comply with the grid offer milestones.
Co-ordinate regular update meetings for the DNO PM and relevant development PM.
Record, issue and obtain approval of minutes and action plans from all DNO meetings.
Identify and facilitate any Low Voltage (LV) and telephone connection requirements for the connection.
Work collaboratively with ICPs to ensure DNO's meet requirements.
Represent the company on industry grid policy committees, industrial events.
Next Steps: Send your application by clicking 'Apply' with your CV attached.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial screening call.
We look forward to receiving your application!