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Senior Grid Engineer
£70000 - £85000 per annum
Solar
UK
London
Permanent
Hybrid
Senior Grid Engineer

Solar and battery energy storage developer
London based office- hybrid model
Up to £85,000

We're on the hunt for senior grid engineers around the London area! This opportunity is with a really exciting developer in the large scale solar and energy storage market. They're also beginning their transition into an independent power provider in the market, so it's a really exciting time to join the group.

They were founded over a decade ago, and have since gone from strength to strength. They now have full project capabilities in house, providing development, planning & consents, grid and project engineering for every project. Although they are able to support through the full project, the team still remains lean and efficient, creating the perfect balance of dynamic decision making band support.

Being a developer in the renewable market currently can be tricky, but this group are well placed to maintain their portfolio. They have a developed pipeline that's diverse and interesting. They have recently secured multiple planning consents, increasing their pipeline even further. Their project portfolio is healthy with multiple NSIPs progressing through.

Their long-term vision is also impressive as the begin their journey to becoming an independent power provider in the market. They have strong plans to manage through construction phases, own and operate these assets to create a multi-revenue streams. This is already in motion, with several projects soon to enter this stage.

This role is crucial to this growth plan also, you'd be supporting the development and construction phases. You'd be working closely with their Head of Grid, learning from their experience and supporting across the existing and new pipeline.

The main responsibilities include:
- Managing grid connection applications, ensuring they are compliant through milestones and optimal for the agreements.
- Working closley with the TSO and DNOs for applications from preparation through to submission.
- Ensuring applications are compliant, working with technical advisors for this.
- Supporting through EPC phases.
- Pre-construction designs.

As they're moving into an IPP model, full project lifecycle experience would be highly regarded.

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