Grid Manager – Onshore Renewables

Job Description

Job Title: Grid Manager – Onshore Renewables
Location: Aberdeen/Edinburgh
Reporting to: Onshore Development Director
Number of Roles Available: 1
Company Overview:
Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK’s Clean Energy Future.
At GBE, we’re not just building an energy company – we’re shaping the future of the UK’s energy landscape.
Our mission is clear:
Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects
Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership
We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter – from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives
About the Role:
Great British Energy is looking for a Grid Manager – Onshore Renewables to join our GBE Onshore Energy Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals.
The Grid Manager is responsible for developing and executing grid connection strategies across a portfolio of onshore renewable energy projects. The role leads all aspects of grid connection activity from initial site screening through to energisation readiness, ensuring projects secure technically compliant, commercially viable and deliverable grid connections.
The postholder will manage relationships with the National Energy System Operator (NESO), Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), Transmission Owners (TOs), Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) and specialist consultants. The role will provide expert advice to project teams on grid opportunities, risks, costs and programme implications. Grid connection capability is recognised as a critical success factor for renewable energy development.
Key Responsibilities
Grid Strategy & Portfolio Management
Develop portfolio-wide grid connection strategy.
Identify grid connection opportunities to support project origination activities.
Assess network capacity constraints and connection opportunities.
Maintain pipeline-wide connection register and connection risk assessments.
Advise development teams on optimal project locations from a grid perspective.
Support strategic decisions on connection technologies, network access and capacity allocation.
Connection Applications & Management
Lead preparation and submission of grid connection applications.
Manage connection offers through review, negotiation and acceptance.
Coordinate responses to technical queries from network operators.
Manage interactions with:
NESO
DNOs
Transmission Owners
Independent Connection Providers
Monitor milestones associated with connection agreements and securities.
Technical Assessment
Oversee electrical feasibility and network studies.
Manage consultants undertaking:
Power system studies
Load flow analysis
Fault level assessments
Grid compliance studies
Review technical designs relating to grid connections and substations.
Support project design optimisation to improve connection viability.
Ensure compliance with applicable Grid Code and G99 requirements.
Development Team Support
Work closely with:
Project Development Managers
Development Engineering
Land Managers
Environmental teams
Energy Yield Analysts
Provide grid input into site selection and screening exercises.
Support planning applications with electrical and connection information.
Provide connection cost estimates and programme assumptions for business cases.
Support investment committee submissions and governance approvals.
Commercial Management
Manage grid-related development budgets.
Review connection charging methodologies and associated costs.
Support commercial negotiations associated with:
Contestable works
ICP appointments
Connection contracts
Assess opportunities for shared infrastructure and network optimisation.
Support project valuation and financial modelling activities through provision of grid assumptions.
Report on Grid Liability and Security Values.
Construction & Delivery Interface
Support transition of projects from development into delivery.
Coordinate grid-related activities with:
Project Delivery Management teams
Construction Management teams
Electrical package suppliers
ICP contractors
DNO/TO delivery teams
Manage energisation strategy and programme.
Support commissioning and network compliance activities.
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
Experience
Significant experience managing grid connections for renewable energy projects.
Proven experience working with UK DNO and transmission connection processes.

Experience supporting onshore wind, solar PV and/or BESS developments. Experience reviewing and negotiating grid connection offers.
Experience managing external electrical consultants.
Strong understanding of project development and governance processes.
Knowledge
UK electricity transmission and distribution systems.
NESO connections process.
Grid Code and G99 requirements.
HV substations and electrical infrastructure.
Power system analysis principles.
Renewable project development lifecycle.
Electrical safety and compliance requirements.
Qualifications
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or related discipline.
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working towards chartership preferred.
Membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) desirable.
Relevant power systems or grid studies qualifications advantageous.
Personal Qualities:
Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively
Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact
Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships
Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working
Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer:
Competitive base salary
Performance-related bonus scheme
Excellent pension scheme
4x salary life assurance
Group income protection
38 days annual leave
Flexible working arrangements
Ongoing professional development and training
Supportive, inclusive working environment
How to Apply:
For further information please contact:
Robbie Nelson
Lead Sourcing Specialist

Application Close Date: 19th August

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