Grid Manager

3 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Fourblue Full time
Job Description

Grid Connections Manager

Bristol – Hybrid

Circa £80,000 + 20% bonus


Would you like to work for a Global Developer of renewable energy projects?


Fourblue has teamed up with a company who are leading the way in the development of solar and battery storage projects worldwide. Working closely with landowners and local stakeholders to develop these sites to the highest standard. They are committed to cutting carbon emissions and supporting the UK to a NetZero future.


What will you receive in return?

  • Private medical insurance through Vitality
  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Competitive/Equalised Parental Leave
  • Death in Service benefit
  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Flexible working options
  • Pension contributions


As the Grid Connections Manager, you will be managing a fast-growing pipeline of works across the UK. The role will be a vital part of the Global Grid team, allowing you to shape the internal grid process and participate in external industry working groups to influence the ever-changing grid connection policies.


Responsibilities of the Grid Connections Manager:

  • Carry out network analysis at both distribution and transmission levels to identify potential locations with available capacity
  • Engage with DNOs/National Grid for pre-app meetings and prepare grid applications
  • Provide technical due diligence to grid offers including optimisation of connection solutions, costs, programme of works and curtailment assessment
  • Provide grid inputs e.g. substation design, non-contestable/contestable costs, DUOS/TNOUS charges, capital contributions, and securities for financial modelling, tendering and planning purposes
  • Manage ICPs and consultants to progress projects to RTB/energisation including reviewing design submissions and overseeing construction works
  • Provide support to the sales processes
  • Prepare grid reports and strategic advice to the Management team


Criteria for the Grid Connections Manager:

  • A background in electrical engineering
  • Experience working with or for a DNO, National Grid or ICP’s throughout the whole project lifecycle
  • Extra High Voltage (132kV and above) design network knowledge


If you want to join a passionate team, please send us your full C.V so we can get in contact with you.



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