Technical Development / Grid Manager – Renewable Energy Developer & IPP
Would you like to join a fast-growing, dynamic developer with big plans “To be among the leading corporations in energy and related businesses globally” and one of the world’s top 10 global utilities by 2025?
Do you have experience across the Grid Connection lifecycle from feasibility through to construction?
If this could be you, please continue to read…
This renewable developer is backed by a power giant, developing its renewable energy presence in the UK and Europe. The business owns & operates over 900MW of assets across Solar, Wind & BESS projects.
Over the next five years, they plan to grow to 2-2.5 GW of assets by the end of 2025, and seeks highly motivated and capable individuals to join its UK team based in central London.
Key responsibilities:
Lead on technical design and engineering activities for development-stage renewable energy and energy storage projects, including grid connection feasibility studies and energy yield analysis.
Work alongside technical advisors to assess technical characteristics of development-stage renewable energy projects during due diligence.
Strong emphasis on leading meetings with DNOs and ICPs, challenging where necessary to develop grid connection offers and progress grid works during construction and commissioning.
Advise the Investment team on key inputs to financial model, including grid connection costs and timeframes, energy yield, construction costs, O&M costs, construction programme and operational lifetime.
Optimise wind, solar and battery projects through use of analysis tools (e.g. PVsyst, PVcase, Windographer, WAsP, etc.) – support will be provided to the successful candidate to develop these skills.
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or similar
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a technical role related to grid connections and/or electrical design of renewable energy projects in the UK
Good knowledge of the connection process for new generation projects (ideally renewables) to the distribution network in the UK (transmission network knowledge is a bonus)
Experience operating CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD) to produce technical drawings and SLDs
Interest in renewable energy and energy storage, good understanding of renewable energy technologies (wind and solar)
The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, generous bonus structure between 15%-30%, strong 10% match pension contribution & a flexible working model!
Would you appreciate further information regarding this senior appointment? Click apply if you have an up-to-date CV that you’re able to share. If not, please send me an email at o.hunt@mintselection.comto arrange a confidential chat. I look forward to hearing from you!
Technical Development / Grid Manager – Renewable Energy Developer & IPP
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