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Grid Connection Manager, PV Construction

Our client is one of the European and global leaders in renewables, with a turnover of more than €5 billion and huge investments in their continued growth. Taylor Hopkinson has been retained to recruit a Senior Project Manager for the UK.

We have been retained to recruit a Grid Connections Manager who will join an established team in London, and manage the grid connection process for utility-scale solar and storage projects in the UK.

Responsibilities:

  • Management of connection process with TSO/DNO.
  • Preparation of Technical Specifications for Tenders
  • Develop effective relationships with potential contractors, suppliers, consultants
  • Qualification of contractors, suppliers, consultants
  • Evaluation of offers and follow-up in the tendering process
  • Support for the preparation of contracts to ensure that works will be executed in accordance with company requirements.
  • Supervision of PQ studies
  • Design review of the Engineering from EPC/subcontractors
  • Functional coordination with internal departments (Engineering, PM, HSE, etc.)
  • Critical analysis of the construction schedule
  • Review of Quality Control Plan and Inspection Points Program of EPC/subcontractors
  • Preliminary site surveys and Audits during construction
  • General supervision of Grid Connection Works and Coordination with Project Managers and Site Engineers
  • Participation of the relevant phases of Commissioning

Requirements:

  • 3+ years’ experience in the grid connection of renewable projects.
  • Experience working with a TSO, DNO, renewable developer or technical consultancy.
  • BSc/MEng in Electrical Engineering.
  • Knowledge in Mechanical & Civil Engineering is considered an advantage.
  • Track record in the design of HV substations.
  • Track record in the construction of HV substation is considered an advantage.
  • Experience in the construction of HV substation for the connection of renewables (solar, wind & batteries) is considered an advantage.
  • Knowledge of AUTOCAD.
  • Knowledge of power system simulation software (PowerFactory, PSS®E, PSS®SINCAL, Etap.).