Senior Grid Connection Manager

Role: Senior Grid Connection Manager

Location: Hamburg, Germany (Remote Working within Germany)

Client:
My client is a market leading Solar & BESS developer with a project pipeline of over 15GW across Europe. They have successfully developed and executed over 3GW of projects in the last 10 years.

Due to continued growth within the company, they are now looking for a Grid Connection Manager to join their team and drive forward their success and support the business in achieving their short term and long-term goals.

The role of the Grid connection manager will manage all aspects of the assigned projects throughout its life cycle and ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Taking a central role in the supervision of the electrical and civil connection design ensuring all permits are in for construction.
• Prepare PGMD application and submissions for approval process with the DNOs
• Reviewing planning documentation and ICP designs ensuring compliance with relevant standards
• Reviewing project design and contractual documentation ensuring project delivery is on time and in budget.
• Preparing ICP tender documentation and assist with negotiation
• Liaising with DNOs and ICPs to obtain the most cost-effective connection
• Prepare submissions for power systems studies for our battery and solar projects
• On-site supervision during the construction and commissioning phase
• Review grid power studies for various solar and battery projects
• Help to identify issues and proactively take preventive measures to mitigate any project risks
• The candidate must be able to identify the source of likely problems and proactively take preventative measures to avoid any delays. There will be project specific operational issues were you have to be on site to confirm on solutions.

Requirements

• Qualification electrical engineering MSc / MEng / BSc / BEng or equivalent
• PM with experience (3+ years) in the ICP and/or DNO/IDNO industry
• Experience in solar PV and BESS desireable 
• Good commercial knowledge and understanding.