Senior Grid Operations & Delivery Manager, UK

Overview

As Operations & Delivery Manager – Grid, you will lead end-to-end grid connection projects for Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems, spanning design to handover. You’ll direct multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with DNOs/TSOs/NESO, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery of HV/MV/LV infrastructure. This senior role drives Grid Project Management excellence across our UK Grid unit and supports METLEN’s energy-transition ambitions. You’ll shape how we scale grid capabilities and deliver high-value renewable projects.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits package
• professional development
• long-term career progression
• collaborative, high-performing team

Responsibilities

• Lead grid connections delivery for 11kV–132kV (up to 400kV where applicable) for Solar PV and BESS projects
• Coordinate design teams and submissions to DNOs, TSOs, and NESO
• Oversee procurement alignment for timely equipment ordering and delivery
• Manage construction delivery including civil works, substations, cabling, switchgear, transformers and protection systems
• Lead commissioning, testing, protection validation, energisation and handover
• Oversee PGMD/ONCC submissions to DNOs/NESO
• Lead multidisciplinary site teams and coordinate between civil and electrical works
• Provide operational leadership across Grid PM, Technical & Design, and Site Delivery
• Ensure resource allocation across multiple renewable projects
• Build and manage subcontractor network; support tendering and contract approvals
• Collaborate with HSE, Legal and central functions to ensure delivery and compliance
• Ensure compliance with DNO standards, NERS accreditation, and CDM regulations
• Interface with clients, DNOs/TSOs, subcontractors and local authorities
• Ensure projects meet programme, budget, design and quality requirements
• Support tender submissions and project mobilisation
• Drive process improvements and support growth of Grid delivery capabilities
• Contribute to strategic planning for transmission and wider grid projects

Key requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in ICP or utility construction delivery, preferably renewables
• Proven civil and electrical construction delivery on infrastructure projects
• Experience delivering HV installations 11kV–132kV
• Experience delivering LV/MV/HV connection designs 11kV–132kV
• Understanding of NERS accreditation, CDM Regulations, DNO standards
• Experience leading multi-site construction teams and complex projects
• Ability to manage and develop Project Managers and Site Teams
• Strong technical, construction and operational leadership
• Understanding of grid constraints and high-value project commercial awareness
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills
• Proactive, accountable, solutions-focused project delivery

• Stakeholder management
• Communication
• Negotiation
• HV/MV/LV electrical infrastructure delivery
• Grid connection design 11kV–132kV
• DNO/TSO/NESO coordination

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