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Grid Engineer
£30k - 35k per year
Energy Storage
UK
London, Greater London, England
Permanent
Hybrid

Grid Development Engineer

Unique BESS provider, working across heat decarbonisation, grid flexibility and energy services.

London office- 3 days a week in office, hybrid model

Up to £35,000 DOE + benefits

A leading UK energy developer is expanding its battery storage team with a new Connections Development Manager, responsible for leading grid connection activities across a growing national portfolio of projects. This is a crucial role for the team, playing a vital part in securing and managing grid connections while supporting wider development activities from site identification through to delivery.

The company

This organisation is at the forefront of the UK’s transition to smarter, cleaner energy systems. They develop, build, and operate flexible energy assets that help balance the grid and enable a lower-carbon future. You’ll be joining a supportive environment where new ideas are encouraged, and where career development is actively supported. The team has actually seen a lot of success from graduates reaching senior management level in the team. They hope the same for this role!

The role

You'd have the support of the Grid Manager, working as a part of the wider battery team, taking full ownership of grid connection applications and manage relationships with DNOs, IDNOs, and National Grid ESO. You’ll also contribute to early-stage project development activities such as site feasibility, planning support, and commercial negotiations.

Key responsibilities:

  • Prepare and submit grid connection applications to DNOs, IDNO and NESO.
  • Review connection offers, assessing technical and commercial terms and identifying cost optimisation opportunities.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for external grid stakeholders
  • Support the development team with site assessments, landowner negotiations, and project identification

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