​TGRC has partnered with a UK-based company focused on developing, building, and managing large-scale renewable energy projects, such as solar farms and battery storage systems. Their mission is to provide cleaner, sustainable, and community-driven energy solutions to help tackle climate change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head of Grid in shaping our internal grid targeting strategy and negotiating grid offers, covering pricing, milestones, and payment terms.

• Support the tendering and selection of Independent Connection Providers (ICPs), including defining the scope of work and evaluating responses.

• Collaborate with the Development team to assess grid suitability for early-stage projects, acquisitions, and disposals.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with leading ICPs in the industry.

• Provide technical grid and connection support throughout asset construction.

• Develop and oversee in-house grid technical standards and tools.

• Assist in project development, ensuring grid-related factors are properly considered and addressed.

• Conduct grid capacity assessments across UK distribution and transmission networks, evaluating connection costs and timelines.

• Manage and update grid-related project data within the management system and records.

• Prepare and submit grid applications (DNO and NESO), ensuring timely processing and engagement with connection procedures.

• Handle project progression and modification applications to facilitate the grid connection process and secure variation offers.

• Drive efforts to accelerate grid connection timelines in line with UK connection reform processes.

• Foster and maintain strong working relationships with DNOs and NESO throughout the grid connection, design, and delivery stages.

• Assist in preparing and submitting Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for engaging grid consultants and ICPs.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience within DNOs, NGET/NESO, renewable developers/IPPs, grid consultancies, or ICPs.

• Proven expertise in identifying grid capacity, resolving grid-related challenges, and mitigating connection issues or delays.

• Strong understanding of grid connection policies and regulations, including grid acceleration and queue management processes.

• Familiarity with ICP design and construction, with hands-on experience in contract negotiation.

• Solid commercial acumen with a successful track record in managing grid offers and connection agreements.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, complemented by relevant industry experience.

• Knowledge of standard construction practices and equipment costs related to grid connections.

• Strong grasp of technical best practices for connection work in the UK, along with an understanding of GB DNO/NESO generator connection application processes and regulations.

• Prior experience conducting due diligence for potential project acquisitions, assessing grid connection risks, costs, and timelines.

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills, capable of addressing challenges and developing innovative solutions.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Collaborative team player who works well with others.

• Hands-on approach with a proactive attitude, able to tackle various tasks and projects while handling pressure and tight deadlines.

• Self-motivated and capable of managing workload independently while providing clear progress updates.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial awareness.

• Highly organized, process-driven, and detail-oriented.