Job Description

Connections Manager - Renewable Energy

Our client is an independent power producer primarily focused on building and operating highly flexible small-mid scale embedded peaking generation and renewable energy projects in the UK.

They are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Connections Manager to join their rapidly growing development department in a growing business. This position will involve general support in managing a large and growing portfolio of grid and gas connections for flexible generation, battery storage and solar projects as part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial team.

This position requires a positive flexible person with a keen eye to accuracy and detail, has a broad understanding of the end-to-end grid and connections process, work well in a team and contribute to the overall success of the business.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, submission and management of electrical grid connection documentation including connection applications, quotations and connection agreements.

• Support the longer-term goal of managing project connection applications and UIP contract tendering in-house.

• Maintain efficient tracking tools for all connections to ensure deadlines are not missed and can be efficiently managed ahead of time where there is risk of delay.

• Input into project designs and overall project plan - ensure essential detail such as financial obligations, time constraints and utility routing is relayed to the appropriate development, wayleave, commercial and finance teams within the business.

• Liaise with commercial and technical teams to ensure MPAN\'s, MPRN\'s and energy supply contracts are established ahead of time, preventing risk to project operational dates.

• Assist with the timely response to funder due diligence queries.

• Assist in determining the likely available grid capacity at potential development sites via a combination of early engagement with DNO\'s, reviewing capacity heat map tools and basic LTDS data, or the use of external consultants.

• Support the stage gate transition and smooth handover of development projects through pre-construction and construction phases.

• Ad hoc support to the construction team (liaise with utility network operators and contractors to address general queries, cost variations etc.).

• Broad understanding and experience managing the end-to-end grid and connections process of renewable energy projects (highly desirable)

• 3 years\' experience working in the utility industry

• Knowledge of the project development lifecycle, from concept and planning permission to construction, final energisation and commissioning (desirable)

• Knowledge of utility network operator GIS mapping systems

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office packages is essential

• A-level or degree in project management and/or engineering discipline (desirable)

• Highly organised
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• High level of numeracy
• Project management

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