Grid Connection Manager

Our client is one of the European and global leaders in renewables, with a turnover of more than €5 billion and huge investments in their continued growth. Taylor Hopkinson has been retained to recruit a Senior Project Manager for the UK. We have been retained to recruit a Grid Connections Manager who will join an established team in London, and manage the grid connection process for utility-scale solar and storage projects in the UK. Responsibilities: Management of connection process with TSO/DNO. Preparation of Technical Specifications for Tenders Develop effective relationships with potential contractors, suppliers, consultants Qualification of contractors, suppliers, consultants Evaluation of offers and follow-up in the tendering process Support for the preparation of contracts to ensure that works will be executed in accordance with company requirements. Supervision of PQ studies Design review of the Engineering from EPC/subcontractors Functional coordination with internal departments (Engineering, PM, HSE, etc.) Critical analysis of the construction schedule Review of Quality Control Plan and Inspection Points Program of EPC/subcontractors Preliminary site surveys and Audits during construction General supervision of Grid Connection Works and Coordination with Project Managers and Site Engineers Participation of the relevant phases of Commissioning Requirements: 3+ years' experience in the grid connection of renewable projects. Experience working with a TSO, DNO, renewable developer or technical consultancy. BSc/MEng in Electrical Engineering. Knowledge in Mechanical & Civil Engineering is considered an advantage. Track record in the design of HV substations. Track record in the construction of HV substation is considered an advantage. Experience in the construction of HV substation for the connection of renewables (solar, wind & batteries) is considered an advantage. Knowledge of AUTOCAD. Knowledge of power system simulation software (PowerFactory, PSS®E, PSS®SINCAL, Etap.)