Senior DNO Interface Manager

Join to apply for the Senior DNO Interface Manager role at ElginJob OverviewThe Senior DNO Interface Manager plays a crucial role in fostering and maintaining robust relationships with network operators in the UK, ensuring seamless collaboration and optimised project delivery. The role leads a team that manages the connection application process and provides commercial and programme support to grid connection activities for Elgin’s project pipeline through origination, feasibility, development, delivery and operational phases.ResponsibilitiesLead the commercial and programme engagement with network operators across Elgin's pipeline, ensuring effective communication to optimise grid connection strategies and project delivery.Facilitate collaborative working relationships with Network Operators Project Managers and Design Engineers to ensure pro-active communication throughout the grid connection process.Manage and coordinate the connection process for Elgin’s portfolio of solar PV and energy storage projects from preliminary feasibility studies through the grid connection process and into construction, including programme alignment with DNO outage windows and ensuring favourable outage scheduling.Leverage industry experience to advance/improve connection solutions to be technically and economically advantageous.Assess grid connection options for both distribution and transmission connected Solar PV and energy storage projects to ensure optimal connection strategies for contestable and non-contestable works in line with project requirements.Input to a database of grid connection costs for primary, secondary and auxiliary electrical equipment to assist in financial evaluation of projects.Support the delivery of Elgin’s project pipeline to energisation by coordinating with the DNO on the commercial and programme aspects of non-contestable works and ensuring this is incorporated into the project throughout design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases.Review documentation and provide input at concept design, detailed design and construction phases to ensure alignment between non-contestable costs, programme and other project requirements.Support the procurement and engineering teams with ICP screening and shortlisting, scope definition, contractor division of responsibility and relationship management to align with project requirements and programme.Maintain productive relationships with network operators; monitor policy and connection process changes; shape consultation responses where relevant.Act as the primary interface between network operators and internal development, engineering, construction and commercial teams.Your profileSkillsAbility to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders effectively.Excellent inter-disciplinary communication and presentation skills.Strong understanding of project management principles relating to renewable energy projects.Good decision-making ability, negotiating skills and engineering judgement.Ability to understand the complex techno-economic impacts of grid connections on renewable project financial models and delivery programmes.Experience RequiredAppropriate degree in Electrical/Energy Engineering or related discipline.Ideally 7+ years’ experience working in a connections-focused environment within a DNO, TNO, power system engineering consultancy or other IPP.Experience interpreting and negotiating connection offers, managing cost allocations and de-risking connection-related commercial and programme matters as they relate to project investment and delivery.Knowledge of the technical fundamentals relating to grid connections.Knowledge of the DNO/ICP process for embedded generator connections in the UK.Evidence of working successfully on multiple projects to demanding deadlines.About UsElgin is a leading international solar & storage company, bringing projects from origination through development to energisation. The company has a portfolio of projects in late-stage development totaling 15GW+ across four key markets: the UK, Australia, Ireland and Germany.Elgin Energy is an entrepreneurial business with a strong culture, pipeline, and future growth trajectory. The company has expanded internationally over the last 15 years with over 115 professionals located in its London, Dublin, Munich, Madrid and Sydney offices. Elgin has a 98% success rate through planning across all its markets. Please visit our website to learn more; www.elgin.com or check out our LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/company/elgin-energy-limited/ #J-18808-Ljbffr