Senior Grid Connection Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Grid Connection Engineer to support the development and delivery of renewable energy and energy storage projects across the UK.

This opportunity would suit a grid specialist with experience working on utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, wind or wider power infrastructure projects. You will play a key role in assessing grid capacity, managing connection applications and working with network operators, consultants and internal project teams to progress projects from early-stage development through to construction.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage grid connection activities for renewable energy and battery storage projects.
• Prepare, submit and manage connection applications with transmission and distribution network operators.
• Review grid offers, connection agreements, technical requirements and project risks.
• Assess grid capacity, connection strategies, reinforcement requirements and programme implications.
• Coordinate technical studies, including power flow, fault level, voltage, reactive power and compliance assessments.
• Work closely with project development, engineering, commercial and construction teams.
• Manage relationships with network operators, technical consultants and other external stakeholders.
• Support project due diligence, acquisitions and the evaluation of new development opportunities.
• Monitor regulatory, market and grid-connection developments affecting UK projects.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and wider project teams.

Required experience:

• Professional experience in grid connections, power systems or electrical engineering.
• Experience supporting renewable energy, battery storage or major power infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of UK transmission or distribution connection processes.
• Experience working with organisations such as distribution network operators, the transmission system operator or specialist grid consultants.
• Understanding of connection applications, grid offers, technical studies and connection agreements.
• Strong stakeholder-management and technical communication skills.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in electrical engineering, power systems or a related discipline.

Desirable experience:

• Experience with transmission-connected projects.
• Knowledge of battery energy storage systems.
• Familiarity with UK Grid Code requirements and electricity network regulations.
• Experience using power-system modelling or grid-analysis software.
• Chartered Engineer status or progress towards professional registration.

The opportunity:

• Work on a growing portfolio of renewable energy and energy storage projects.
• Contribute to technically complex and strategically important grid connections.
• Collaborate with experienced development, engineering and commercial professionals.
• Hybrid working arrangements may be available.
• Competitive salary and benefits based on experience.

Candidates based in London or within a reasonable commuting distance are encouraged to apply. Applications are also welcomed from grid professionals who may be considering their next opportunity within the UK renewable energy and energy storage market.