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Grid Connections Manager (Solar)

Employer
Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Location
Brighton
Salary
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per annum + Annual bonus + Pension + Holidays
Closing date
29 Aug 2021

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Sector
Business
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Grid Connections Manager (Solar)


Remote working (occasional travel to London office)


£50'000 - £60'000 DOE + Annual Bonus + Pension + Holidays


Are you a Grid Specialist or Manager with experience in the utility-scale solar PV sector?


Do you want the opportunity to become a part of an ambitious and dynamic renewable energy developer where you can develop your skills and progress your career?


This industry leading company specialise in the development of large scale solar PV projects across the UK. They have an impressive and continually growing pipeline of projects, and as a result they now wish to expand their passionate and highly skilled team to facilitate future growth and success.


In this role, the Grid Specialist will be responsible for managing the grid connection application process of utility-scale solar PV projects across the UK. You will work alongside the land team to identify new site opportunities and carry out yield assessments, engage with trade associations and DNOs, formulate and submit grid connection applications and be a point of technical support to the team.


The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and experience of managing the grid connection application process for ground mount solar PV projects.


This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within the renewable energy sector with a well-established company where you can challenge yourself and be a valued member of the team.


The Role:
*Responsible for completing grid connection applications from initial conception to planning submission status
*Work alongside land team to identify new site opportunities
*Carry out yield assessment to determine feasibility of potential sites
*Engage with DNO and trade associations to solve queries and ensure project is on track
*Provide technical support for development and grid design
*Remote and office based working (1 day a week in London office, but can be flexible for right candidate)


The Person:
*Degree qualified in related engineering discipline
*Must have worked on development or construction of ground mount solar projects
*Commercial awareness of projects to ensure maximum profitability
*Experience working with DNO
*Full UK Driving License


The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom.
Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply


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