Grid Connection Manager
Grid Connection Manager
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About us
BayWa r.e. UK Limited is part of the international BayWa r.e. group of renewable energy businesses with our main office based in Edinburgh and with other locations in Cork and Glasgow. The BayWa r.e. UK team focuses on wind project development acquisition and construction both in the UK and Ireland. We are excellent listeners and offer a wide range of solutions perfectly tailored to your specific requirements.
About the role
Working with a team of grid connections experts and engineers this role will take responsibility for shaping and delivering successful grid connection outcomes for a GBwide portfolio of renewable energy assets from early site identification through to construction and delivery. The role holder will become an integral part of multidisciplinary project delivery teams; and will therefore be best located close to our main GB offices in Edinburgh or Glasgow where both hybrid and fully officebased working is supported.
This role will suit an enthusiastic and organised individual someone driven to make a difference in tackling decarbonisation as part of a team. The role holder will be expected to have an eye for detail to be professional and tenacious in followingup outstanding tasks with a willingness to work flexibly and to prioritise in accordance with the needs of our renewable energy projects. Deep subject matter expertise is not assumed but a willingness to learn from our experienced team is essential.
What you will do
Reporting to the UK Grid Connections Manager manage the successful delivery of grid connection outcomes for utilityscale wind solar and storage projects in GB with scope for involvement in other technologies and international projects as the need arises.
Liaise with relevant network companies (DNOs TOs NESO) to optimise grid connection solutions maximise project value and mitigate connection risks.
Manage the grid application process and queue management process for assigned projects.
Manage gridrelated contracts ensuring key milestones and obligations are understood and tackled by the relevant project team and support the UK Grid Connections Manager in accurately capturing project grid liabilities.
Provide technical assistance during project development and construction. Ensure the factors influencing and influenced by the grid connection are considered.
Support the optimisation of project connection design and cost; including connection feasibility design optioneering and delivery model assessment.
Ensure that project designs meet all the technical grid code compliance requirements liaising with the relevant specialists.
Review any network restrictions or curtailment analysis to assess the export constraints over the life span of a specific scheme.
Project responsibilities will be matched to experience with opportunities to learn and develop alongside our team of highly experienced grid specialists.
What youll need to succeed (Mandatory)
The ideal candidate demonstrates:
Commercial awareness and contract management acuity.
High degree of organisation and crisp communication skills.
Project management experience.
Familiarity with electrical power systems and regulated procedures are sought specifically:
GB grid connection process and related electricity regulation.
Grid charging and transmission cancellation charges.
Highlevel power system design.
Technical features of transmission and distribution networks.
Experience of working with regulated network companies or other utility businesses.
Degreelevel education in a suitable technical subject.
Whats in it for you
Being part of a highly motivated evergrowing and multicultural team that drives forward the energy revolution
Innovative and fastchanging market and working environment
Hybrid Working
Private Health Insurance
Life Assurance Cover
Company Pension Scheme
Flexible Working Environment
Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme
Mental Health First Aid support
Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling
Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts healthy living advice& a financial wellbeing resource bank
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Benefits can vary depending on the location and are not legally binding.
About BayWa r.e.
BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy how it is produced stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries we have over 4000 people already working across the world collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.
You matter to us
At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace diversity of all our people both present and those yet to join us! We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of gender gender identity national origin religion social cultural or ethnicbackground sex sexual orientation age nondisqualifying physical or mental disability pregnancy veteran status or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment.
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Tracy LincolnRequired Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
