Grid Connections Director

4 weeks ago

London, UK, United Kingdom Berkshire Talent Partnership Full time

Berkshire Talent Partnership is proud to be working with a dynamic and forward-thinking renewable power producer dedicated to delivering sustainable energy solutions. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, our client is at the forefront of shaping the future of the energy industry. With a truly exciting project portfolio, with a value of over £2bn, our customer are uniquely placed in the market and offer a career with great development opportunities.


The role of the Grid Connections Director is to lead the development and internalisation of the grid connection process. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the timely and efficient connection of renewable energy projects to the grid, facilitating the smooth transition from development to operation. This new role offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and excellence in grid connection management within a dynamic and rapidly growing organisation.


Responsibilities

  • Strategy Development: Develop and implement strategic initiatives to streamline and optimise the grid connection process for The client Energy’s renewable projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
  • Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including grid operators, regulatory authorities, and third-party consultants to facilitate effective collaboration and smooth execution of grid connection activities.
  • Project Planning and Execution; Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of grid connection activities across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgetary constraints, and regulatory requirements.
  • External interface: Lead meetings with DNOs and ICPs to develop grid connection offers and progress grid works during construction and commissioning.
  • Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and challenges associated with grid connection processes, proactively implementing contingency plans to minimize project delays and disruptions.
  • Internal Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance internal processes and procedures related to grid connection management, leveraging technology and automation where possible to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Knowledge Sharing and Training: Provide guidance, support, and training to internal teams on grid connection best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging trends in the energy industry.
  • Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Develop and implement robust monitoring and reporting mechanisms to track the progress and performance of grid connection activities, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Commercial: Advise the Investment team on key inputs to financial model, including grid connection costs and timeframes, energy yield, construction costs, O&M costs, construction programme and operational lifetime.

Required Experience

  • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power Engineering or similar
  • Proven experience (5+ years) in grid connection management for energy projects, with a strong understanding of grid codes, regulations, and standards.
  • Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering grid connection projects on time and within budget.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail and the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization.
  • Proficiency in relevant software tools and platforms for project management, data analysis, and reporting.

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