Following our recent projects announcements and continued growth, Eku is seeking a Grid Manager. You will be responsible for managing new and existing grid connection requirements, managing external consultants to undertake grid studies, and working closely with DNOs, TSOs and internal teams to progress Eku's battery storage projects through development and into operations.

Responsibilities Of The Role

Manage the end-to-end grid connection process for battery storage projects
Review/design technical drawings for submission
Submit G99 applications to the DNO
Review, assesses and negotiate connection offers, assessing technical feasibility, cost, timing, and risk
Collaborate and liaise with ICPs, IDNOs and EPCs to secure, track, and amend connection offers
Maintain a clear understanding of project-specific connection milestones, obligations, and security payment schedules
Lead or support grid constraint analysis, curtailment assessments, and grid reinforcement scenarios
Organise and keep records of updates of ongoing and potential projects
Establish direct relationships with key external stakeholders as agreed as required by the role, attending conferences and/or working groups as required
Liaise closely with the construction and operations team to help ensure best practice is adopted on all technical work across all development projects
Providing commercially sound technical assistance and advice to Project teams
Appointment of expert 3rd party technical consultants where required to enhance the technical advice on prospects or projects
Ensure delivery of all necessary technical requirements, approvals and consents in line with agreed project schedules
Ensuring all technical risks are managed and successfully resolved in line with the project and business objectives
Ensure all technical matters are resolved sufficient to allow Financial Close
All external work to be instructed in line with company policies and best practice industry standards and relevant legislation
All relevant Health and Safety legislation and guidance (internal and external) to be adhered to on all external appointments, including adherence to the Health and Safety Plan

Requirements

Essential:

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Systems, or equivalent / experience
Minimum 5 years' experience working with grid connection processes in the UK (TS/DNO/ICP or developer side)
Proven track record of managing successful grid applications, grid studies, and connection offer negotiations
Strong knowledge of UK DNO/DSO and TSO connection regimes, including G99, CUSC, and Statement of Works (SoW) / project progression, Gate2 processes
Familiarity with distribution and transmission network planning principles
Ability to interpret technical documentation, electrical schematics, and commercial connection terms
Excellent organisation and communication skills, including stakeholder management

Desirable:

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward professional registration
Experience with battery storage systems, solar PV, wind, or other generation technologies
Understanding of National Grid ESO's operational frameworks (e.g. TNUoS, BSUoS, pathfinder programmes)
Knowledge of flexibility markets and ancillary services (e.g. Dynamic Containment, FFR, Capacity Market)
Familiarity with the development process

Competencies Required Of All Our People

Organisational: Entrepreneurial thinking and acting - problem solving capability - innovation capability - proactive ‘can do' attitude.

Social: Highly motivated with a versatile personality - excellent interpersonal skills - client orientation, communicative - collaborative - keenness to knowledge share.

Implementation: Self-management - result and solution orientated - quality awareness - Welfare, Health, Safety and Environmentally focused.

Culture: Helps to build a foundation of trust - creates stability - instils kindness - provides structure - is and fosters accountability - cultivates a spirit of reliability - fosters respect.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. An inclusive and equitable workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Eku Energy, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. We want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process or while you are working with us, please let us know.

As an inclusive employer, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.

Joining Eku Energy means you'll be able to work in a way that suits you best. With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive.

Benefits

25 Days of annual leave
Flexible working
Short Term Incentive bonus based on company and personal targets
Great working culture globally
Attractive remuneration package

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