UK Head of Grid
Job Description
Job Location
Hybrid working with regular visits to our Aukera office in London or Edinburgh.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled electrical engineer to join our team in the field of energy evacuation infrastructure from 20kV up to 400kV across the UK. This role goes beyond basic grid design and project management for renewable energy projects. The most important part of the role will be the seamless execution and advancement of substation, transmission, and distribution line projects for utility-scale PV or WIND power plants and BESS projects. It also includes supervision, follow-up, quality control, technical coordination, and documentation of our consultants and subcontractors while engaging with stakeholders and third-party advisors.
As part of your role, you will have the opportunity to build and lead a small team of junior and intermediate Grid Managers, aligning with the company's growth strategy.
You will report to our Head of Grid at AUKERA and be an essential part of the AUKERA Energy Grid team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to build on their skills by taking the lead on Grid for our UK development strategy. There will be plenty of opportunities to develop your skills as the company grows.
This role will be based in the London or Edinburgh office or in a hybrid constellation with regular visits to our AUKERA office.
Travelling across Europe and meeting our consultants and subcontractors or visiting construction sites approximately once per month.
Experience & Qualifications
- Academic degree in electrical engineering, renewable energies or similar with a focus on energy technology.
- Professional experience with the UK ICPs and the National Grid ESO and/or Distribution Network Operators (DNOs and IDNOs) for at least 5 years.
- Project management experience in grid connection of power plants from medium up to extra-high voltage levels.
- Secure understanding of all topics relating to energy technology and its components, including the associated civil engineering, concrete, steel and prefabricated construction, and electromechanical works.
- A deep understanding of the European NC RfG (Network Code Requirements for Generators) and the implementation of UK grid compliance codes is essential.
- CAD design knowledge in projects up to 400kV in the field of civil, steel construction, and switchgear design would be beneficial.
- Some experience managing people or teams would be beneficial
Business Skills
- Confident in building relationships internally across the team and externally with consultants and subcontractors.
- Adept at working to challenging deadlines, prioritising effectively and managing own workload.
- Enjoys working with a dynamic and highly engaged team and working independently.
- A flexible and proactive attitude, keen to take responsibility and use initiative.
- Proficiency in English, as it is our day-to-day language in a multicultural work environment.
Employee Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Private Healthcare for you and your family
- Company pension: 12% of qualifying earnings
- Life Insurance 4x Salary
- Department
- Engineering, Procurement & Construction
- Locations
- London Office, Edinburgh Office
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
UK Head of Grid
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