Grid Connections Specialist – Grid Consultancy
Our client delivers innovative, forward‑thinking energy solutions across the full lifecycle of electricity connections — from design to ongoing network support. The group includes a licensed network operator, a specialist grid consultancy, and a growing private‑networks business focused on microgrids and unlicensed network solutions.
They design, own, operate and maintain extra‑high, high and low‑voltage electricity distribution assets, providing power connections to residential, industrial, renewable and commercial customers across the UK.
The environment is collaborative, innovative and supportive — with a genuine focus on enjoying the work and contributing to meaningful energy‑sector progress.
The chosen candidate has the option of working remotely, with regular in-person team meets through the month. Alternatively, staff can work out of their offices in the midlands and London.
Please note that the client is unable to provide sponsorship, so if you need a skilled worker visa, or need sponsorship to work in the UK, you will be unsuitable for this position.
Job Purpose
Due to continued growth, the company is seeking a Grid Connections Specialist to join its consultancy team. This is a customer‑facing role providing expert advice on the commercial, technical and regulatory aspects of distribution and transmission grid connections.
The role supports external clients as well as internal teams across the wider group. It suits someone with experience in grid‑connection management from a developer, ICP, network operator or consultancy background. The position also contributes to the commercial, technical and project‑management activities of the group’s private‑networks business.
Key Responsibilities
Core Consultancy & Grid Management
- Provide expert technical, commercial and regulatory grid‑connection advice
- Manage grid‑connection activities for portfolio clients
- Lead pre‑construction project management
- Assess grid‑connection feasibility
- Prepare grid‑connection applications and supporting documentation
- Review, challenge and optimise grid‑connection offers
- Undertake due‑diligence reviews and RAG assessments
- Represent clients in discussions with DNOs, TOs and the system operator
- Navigate grid‑connection challenges and develop innovative solutions
- Monitor regulatory developments (e.g., Connections Reform, Clean Power 2030)
- Support business development and maintain strong customer relationships
- Manage workload, pipelines and communication with clients and network operators
- Represent the organisation at industry events and working groups
Additional Responsibilities
- Ownership and management of projects through the development stage‑gate process
- Grid‑connection management for private‑network and microgrid projects
- Identify critical‑path items and manage milestones with clients
- Support policy development with industry bodies to streamline network‑adoption processes
- Assess feasibility of network‑adoption options
Knowledge & Skills Requirements
Essential
- Strong technical and regulatory understanding of the GB electricity grid
- Solid knowledge of distribution and transmission connection processes and contracts
- Understanding of complexities such as Transmission Evaluation Assessments and Connections Reform
- Experience in project development and management relating to grid connections
- Proven track record in securing viable grid connections or delivering grid‑advisory services
- Ability to use network‑operator tools and resources to assess connection viability
- Experience conducting technical due diligence
- Confidence to challenge network‑operator assumptions to drive efficiencies
- Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and adapt quickly
- Innovative mindset with a desire to improve processes and services
- Strong communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to non‑technical audiences
Desirable
- Consultancy experience, including scoping and proposal development
- Engagement with industry initiatives and working groups
- Established network of industry contacts
- Full UK driving licence
Remuneration & Benefits
- Salary: competitive - starting from £45,000 and above, depending on experience
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Pension: 5% employer contribution
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Salary‑sacrifice EV scheme available after 12 months
If your experience is a good match, then please apply directly using the links, or send your CV to lukemankee@clearwavesearch.com