Grid manager

Location(s):

Perth, PKN, GB, PH1 1RA London, City of London, GB, EC2R 8HP Swindon, Wiltshire, GB, SN5 6PB Coventry, COV, GB, CV4 8PB

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Engineering
Role ideally based on a hybrid basis in Perth (Scotland) but other locations considered.

The Role
Exciting opportunity for an experienced Grid Manager to join RWE, a leading energy company. Specialising in the development and construction of large-scale, grid-connected renewable projects, including solar, storage and wind, you would be instrumental in their growth within the UK market. Your primary responsibility will be to assist with the management of the grid connection aspects of the projects from initial conception to full planning submission status, through to FID and construction stage.

Responsibilities

Identifying and assessing new leads and following the journey with the DNO, and the Land team, until the lead progresses to an active project.
Completing formal grid connection applications and review grid connection offers.
Designing/specifying and budgetary pricing substation and relevant grid infrastructure equipment for the connection of RWE’s projects.
Carrying out due diligence and assess any grid opportunities that are presented to RWE
Mentoring and passing the knowledge torch on to less experienced team members.
Engaging with Network Operators and trade bodies at Stakeholder events and ensuring that policies are helping, not hindering, renewable deployment and the route to #netzero.
Engaging with ICPs, TAs and any other relevant technical parties.
Technically reviewing new standards and policy documents and, where warranted, use the latest
information to roll out process and design improvements.
Being the go-to technical and grid design expertise person for any support required in the development and construction phases of projects.
Engaging with the DNO/TO post-acceptance to ensure the project is moving along, all the procedural or technical boxes are ticked off and assist in managing the interface between DNO/TO and appointed ICPs/third party contractors.

Requirements

Team player with great communication skills and a structured way of working.
Proven project experience in utility-scale solar and/or wind farm development and grid infrastructure design.
Proficient with MS Office and comfortable at creating models on Excel to assist with your designs/assessment.
Experience with protection communication requirements.
Commercial awareness of how design decisions and equipment specifications can affect the profitability of a project. Financial modelling experience would be advantageous.
Power modelling experience using DIgSILENT or an equivalent software tool would be highly advantageous.
Experience in the design of multi-megawatt Solar PV installations using AutoCAD and PVSyst would be highly advantageous.
Knowledge and experience in working with distribution and transmission network operators (DNO/TO)
Bachelor’s Degree in Renewable Energy, Engineering, or related discipline.

An exciting and positive work environment, where you will be joining a dynamic and forward-thinking team. You will enjoy a fulfilling career in a sector that will continue to grow as the UK looks to drive a Green Economic Recovery.

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Any questions? Contact HR: Lee Harbin, lee.harbin@rwe.com

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In the segments of onshore wind and solar, RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is among the largest electricity producers in Europe and has become a key player in the field of renewables. With its comprehensive „Growing Green“ investment and growth strategy, RWE is expanding green generation capacity – to more than 65 gigawatts by 2030.

To this end, RWE is investing €55 billion between 2024 and 2030. RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is focusing on its core markets in Europe and Australia. The team with 1,800 colleagues across 11 countries has come a long way already. With the project pipeline well filled in all technologies, battery storage, onshore wind power and solar energy, you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.