Role: Grid Connections Manager – Renewable Energy Projects (UK)
Location: UK (Hybrid / Flexible)
Sector: Renewable Energy | Grid Connections | Solar | BESS | Wind
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent
About the Company
Our client is a fast-growing renewable energy company delivering utility-scale renewable energy projects, sustainable industrial facilities, and supporting infrastructure that drive industrial decarbonisation across the UK.
Working closely with a leading global infrastructure investment group, this business was established to strengthen capabilities in project origination, development, asset management, and revenue optimisation. Their projects are technologically advanced, commercially successful, and developed with a strong focus on responsible, sustainable growth.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and driven Grid Connections Manager to join a growing and ambitious team.
This is a key leadership role responsible for identifying, assessing, and securing grid capacity, as well as managing connection milestones in line with project and regulatory requirements. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s grid strategy, enabling the successful delivery of a diverse UK renewable energy pipeline.
You’ll bring a deep technical understanding of the UK electricity grid, strong analytical capability, a network within the grid and connections sector, and a passion for enabling the clean energy transition.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, analyse, and secure grid connection opportunities across transmission and distribution networks.
- Work with project developers to integrate grid strategy within site selection, feasibility, and project origination.
- Lead ENA applications, review and negotiate connection offers, and manage agreements with DNOs, iDNOs, and National Grid ESO.
- Oversee grid studies including capacity analysis, constraint evaluation, and network reinforcement assessments.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with network operators, NGET, DNOs, iDNOs, consultants, and other key industry stakeholders.
- Track policy developments (Ofgem, National Grid ESO) and advise the team on emerging opportunities and risks.
- Support projects across Solar PV, Onshore Wind, Battery Energy Storage (BESS), and Grid Stability assets.
- Use GIS, grid analytics tools, and network data to identify and prioritise new opportunities.
- Apply supply chain knowledge and innovation to optimise costs and connection timescales.
- Ensure compliance with grid codes and connection agreement obligations.
About You
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems or a related discipline.
- 5-8+ years’ experience in grid connections within the UK electricity sector.
- Proven track record in securing and managing grid connections for renewable or energy storage projects.
- Strong understanding of grid planning, capacity assessments, and network connection processes.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and communication skills.
- Commercial awareness with a clear understanding of how grid costs and timelines impact project viability.
- Collaborative and proactive approach, able to work across development, construction, and asset management teams.
- Passionate about renewables, technology, and driving innovation within the energy transition.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Work on large-scale, cutting-edge renewable energy and grid infrastructure projects.
- Join a dynamic, forward-thinking team with deep industry expertise.
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact on the UK’s decarbonisation journey.
- Supportive, collaborative, and innovative working environment.
