Senior Grid Manager - Execution (m/f/d)

We are supporting a leading international renewable energy company in the appointment of a Senior Grid Manager - Execution to strengthen its German engineering and project delivery team.

The position will take responsibility for the delivery of grid connections across utility-scale renewable energy projects, with a particular focus on projects moving from development into construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of grid connection activities during the execution and construction phase
• Manage the delivery of electrical infrastructure including substations, transformers, switchgear, cabling and associated balance-of-plant systems
• Coordinate detailed electrical engineering and review technical designs and specifications
• Manage external engineering partners, EPC contractors, OEMs and electrical suppliers
• Act as the key technical interface with DSOs and TSOs throughout project execution
• Coordinate grid compliance, testing, commissioning and energisation activities
• Manage technical interfaces between generation/storage assets and grid infrastructure
• Identify and resolve technical, programme and interface risks
• Support procurement and technical evaluation of electrical packages
• Ensure projects meet German grid codes, technical standards and contractual requirements

Your Background

• Strong experience within grid connection/ electrical infrastructure for utility-scale energy projects
• Track record delivering projects through construction, commissioning and energisation
• Strong understanding of HV electrical infrastructure and substations
• Experience with onshore wind, solar PV and/or BESS projects
• Knowledge of German grid connection requirements and DSO/TSO processes
• Electrical Engineering or comparable technical background
• Comfortable managing contractors, consultants and multiple technical interfaces
• Fluent German and English