Senior Grid Connection Manager, Netherlands

An exciting new opportunity has just come available with a market-leading solar developer for a Senior Grid Connection Manager, based in the Netherlands.

The successful candidate will work closely with the development, construction, and asset management team to ensure the successful completion of projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities:

• Build and Develop Grid team in the Netherlands, helping during project development by identifying factors influencing and influenced by the grid connections.
• To manage and be responsible for the submission of grid applications in the Netherlands
• To manage the review process for grid connection offers to ensure they meet requirements and represent the minimum scheme required.
• To be responsible for the ICPs benchmarking
• To be responsible for the Long-lead Equipment benchmarking
• To contract the engineering/studies/surveys/drawings as necessary to start the design process of the Contestable Works with the DNO/DSO, ICPs to secure/advance grid connections work (COD dates).
• To play a strategic role in the development of standardised arrangements for grid connections that reduce installation time and cost whilst maintaining or improving the plant.
• In a proactive manner, advise development and project managers with technical assistance through the life of the project.
• Working closely with the Business Development team to progress and develop strategies to grow the pipeline in the country.
• Represent Grid Department at relevant Development Meetings and Delivery Meetings as required

Requirements:

• Proven track record & experienced in a similar role for minimum of 8 years (desirable 10+).
• HV TL & MV DL and Substation permit, construction, design experience for PV projects.
• Experience in electrical integration of renewable power generation and grid codes.
• Strong technical knowledge of Netherlands DNO & TNSP (Transmission Network Service Provider) levels.
• Strong knowledge and capability of dealing with Energy Market Operators across Netherlands.
• Understanding of future transmission plans from key jurisdictions across Netherlands.
• Understanding of the grid connection process, grid application process and grid offer negotiations across key jurisdictions in Netherlands.
• Direct contacts with key transmission and governmental agencies in the Netherlands jurisdictions.
• Understanding of market operations and behaviour in Netherlands from a commercial and trading perspective.