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!