Head of Electrical Design & Grid Connections

Net Zero People are working with a leading BESS Renewable Power developer who are looking for a Head of Electrical Design & Grid Connections.

Main Duties

• Establishing and leading the Electrical Design Functionality.
• Formulating and evolving our in-house grid targeting strategy.
• Modelling & Assessing our current grid connections in terms of future curtailments and constraints along with our Optimisation Team.
• Overseeing all grid development processes.
• Serving as the primary contact for all network utilities, both distribution and transmission.
• Managing ICP tender and selection processes, defining scopes of work, and reviewing responses.
• Collaborating with the team to assess grid suitability for early-stage projects.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with leading ICPs.
• Providing grid/connection technical support during asset construction.
• Developing and managing in-house grid technical standards and tools.
• Conducting technical due diligence on grid and connection aspects for project acquisitions and disposals.

Minimum Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in working with Utilities or Network Operators.
• Profound understanding of grid connection policies and regulations, including grid acceleration and queue management processes.
• Well-established in the electrical network sector, actively engaged with organisations like the ENA.
• Strong connections to key industry players, iDNOs, and DNOs.
• Familiarity with ICP design and construction, including contract negotiation.
• Electrical Engineering or similar university degree supplemented by industry experience.
• Background in technical consulting, a network utility, or project development.
• Previous experience conducting due diligence for potential project acquisitions, particularly focusing on grid connection risks.
• Self-starter comfortable working within a small and agile team.
• High technical competence, specifically as a power engineer.
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with external parties.
• Ability to represent the business at external grid-related events and meetings.