Grid Engineer

Grid Engineer/Grid ManagerLeading IPP working across the UKReading office, offering hybrid working (3 days in office)Up to £70,000 DOE + Benefits
We're partnering with a leading IPP working across the full project lifecycle for a brand new role with the group. If you're ready to move into a leading company, excelling in the market, then this could be the right role for you!
With over 17 years of market presence, this company has been on a journey to where they are now. Beginning life as an international player before evolving into a UK focused entity, they now boast one of the largest and most secure pipelines in the industry following conenction reforms. They've developed a brilliant track record with over 400MW under O&M and asset management, as well as 3GW in construction and development stages. They now cover the entire lifecycle, ensuring they offer an integrated approach for solar & BESS projects.
It's not only their history that is impressive, but their future pipeline and plans. From their experience in the space, they have performed outstandingly through connection reforms. This has meant their targets for the next 5 years are focused, and set to be achieved. This includes 200/300MW of build every year, 10 project builds next year alone as well as 1GW of generation by 2030, all looking set to be achieved. Alongside these targets, they have the backing to achieve this. They have recently achieved excellent funding from various banks to support on these targets.
It's a really exciting time to join this group as they go from strength to strength. You'll have exposure to full project lifecycle projects, working alongside the best in the industry, and have a progression path mapped out for you from day one. They're also open to various experience levels!
All we need is: - Experience with grid connections. Ideally full project lifecycle through delivery, but if you have only worked on development and early stage conenctions, we'd also consider this. As long as you're interested in developing this knowledge. - Knowledge of the grid network and connection agreements at utility scale. - Be a team player, ready to support in fast paced environments. Also able to challenge and push back when required.
The main responsibilities in this role are: - Supporting across all grid related activities including early developments, delivery and operational stages. - Working on grid applications to DNOS. - Liaising with various stakehodlers including DNOS, network operators, ICPS and EPCs. - Monitoring industry reforms and changes and communicating these to the wider group. - Assisting on grid compliance requirements.
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