Head of Grid Development

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom ib vogt Full time
Company Statement

The new sustainability: want to join a renewable energy pioneer? Our mission is to advance large-scale photovoltaics to meet the growing global demand for clean electricity. Come be a part of our success story

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The role has three key priorities. Firstly be the technical expert on all things grid related for the UK team, from origination, all the way to project energisation. Secondly to lead the grid delivery process for the UK team, including the work carried out with grid connection companies such as ICPs and IDNOs. Thirdly to manage the grid development team, provide guidance and upskill team members where required.
The role will require “out of the box” thinking, stakeholder engagement, and staying up to date with industry and grid developments

Your Job

  • Aid the Director of Development in formulating and executing the grid development and origination strategy
  • Lead the grid delivery process for the UK team, including the work carried out with grid connection companies such as ICPs and IDNOs.
  • Lead the grid development team
  • Act as the grid connections technical expert throughout the development process for projects
  • Provide expert guidance to the grid origination team 
  • Optimize grid connection costs throughout the development process
  • Provide expert guidance during the connection process to the grid team
Your profile

•    7+ years’ of experience in a grid related role
•    Knowledge of the UK development process, key milestones, and risks
•    Experience of UK regulations and government policy (primarily grid related regulations)
•    Experience with both distribution and transmission connected projects will be considered a plus
•    Proactive, working on one’s own initiative
•    Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.

We offer you

  • An opportunity for professional and personal growth, in a leading economic sector, renewable energy
  • Competitive compensation
  • Open-minded and highly motivated team
  • A varied range of tasks in a very dynamic business
  • An environment that encourages both, teamwork and individual responsibility
  • A highly independent job and flexible working environment encouraging self-control and motivation to balance personal and professional life
About us

ib vogt is firmly committed to supporting the decarbonisation of the global electricity sector. The company focuses on the global development of turnkey PV plants and battery storage projects as well as the expansion of its IPP portfolio. In these areas, the company performs all integral services of the value chain from development, financing, and EPC, to O&M and asset management.

Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, ib vogt has established various offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Africa as part of its presence in over 40 countries. The company works together with numerous partners globally, augmenting its in-house team of over 900 staff. ib vogt has built or has in construction more than 4 GW of PV power plants globally with a project pipeline of more than 60 GWp.



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