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Commissioning and Grid Connections Manager
Job Posted: 12 hours ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Grid Connections and Energisation Manager
Location
UK wide hybrid with regular site visits (office in Leicester)
Salary
£70,000 to £90,000 depending on experience
Car allowance or vehicle plus travel and accommodation expenses
Pension and standard benefits
Overview
Own commissioning and the end to end grid connection for utility scale Solar PV and BESS projects. Plan and lead commissioning, manage DNO interface, deliver G99 compliance and drive energisation to handover. Work across design, construction and operations to remove risk and keep programmes on track.
Key outcomes
Sites energised on time and within budget
Zero lost time incidents during commissioning
G99 and grid code compliance first time
Clean handover to operations with full documentation
Core responsibilities
Plan and lead all commissioning phases for Solar PV and BESS
Create and own commissioning plans ITPs test packs and RAMS
Coordinate FAT and SAT functional tests and performance validation
Manage the grid connection process from offer acceptance to energisation
Liaise with DNOs and National Grid on studies protection settings and witness tests
Own G99 submissions compliance testing and evidence packs
Identify and manage risks on grid capacity timeline and cost
Provide technical input to design and balance of plant to optimise grid strategy
Oversee SCADA integration communications and data acceptance
Lead on site troubleshooting and punch list close out
Maintain HSE compliance and CDM duties during commissioning
Produce handover dossiers O and M inputs and training for site teams
Requirements
Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
Proven delivery of utility scale Solar PV and or BESS commissioning in the UK
Hands on experience with DNO processes and grid code compliance including G99
Strong knowledge of HV and MV systems up to 132 kV including protection and settings
Experience with SCADA and PLC interfaces and site acceptance testing
Clear stakeholder management with EPCs DNOs OEMs and client teams
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Desirable
IET membership or working toward
SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely
Experience with GPM or Inaccess or similar SCADA
Knowledge of ENA documents and DNO protection philosophies
Grid Connections and Energisation Manager
Location
UK wide hybrid with regular site visits (office in Leicester)
Salary
£70,000 to £90,000 depending on experience
Car allowance or vehicle plus travel and accommodation expenses
Pension and standard benefits
Overview
Own commissioning and the end to end grid connection for utility scale Solar PV and BESS projects. Plan and lead commissioning, manage DNO interface, deliver G99 compliance and drive energisation to handover. Work across design, construction and operations to remove risk and keep programmes on track.
Key outcomes
Sites energised on time and within budget
Zero lost time incidents during commissioning
G99 and grid code compliance first time
Clean handover to operations with full documentation
Core responsibilities
Plan and lead all commissioning phases for Solar PV and BESS
Create and own commissioning plans ITPs test packs and RAMS
Coordinate FAT and SAT functional tests and performance validation
Manage the grid connection process from offer acceptance to energisation
Liaise with DNOs and National Grid on studies protection settings and witness tests
Own G99 submissions compliance testing and evidence packs
Identify and manage risks on grid capacity timeline and cost
Provide technical input to design and balance of plant to optimise grid strategy
Oversee SCADA integration communications and data acceptance
Lead on site troubleshooting and punch list close out
Maintain HSE compliance and CDM duties during commissioning
Produce handover dossiers O and M inputs and training for site teams
Requirements
Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
Proven delivery of utility scale Solar PV and or BESS commissioning in the UK
Hands on experience with DNO processes and grid code compliance including G99
Strong knowledge of HV and MV systems up to 132 kV including protection and settings
Experience with SCADA and PLC interfaces and site acceptance testing
Clear stakeholder management with EPCs DNOs OEMs and client teams
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Desirable
IET membership or working toward
SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely
Experience with GPM or Inaccess or similar SCADA
Knowledge of ENA documents and DNO protection philosophiesBefore You Apply
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