Grid Connections Manager Location: Midlands or North UK (Hybrid with Site Travel) Employment Type: PermanentAbout the Company A leading EPC contractor specialising in renewable energy infrastructure across the UK. With several large-scale solar and BESS projects underway, the business is rapidly expanding and seeking an experienced Grid Connections professional to strengthen their in-house electrical and design team.The Role The Grid Connections Manager will take ownership of all activities relating to grid connection delivery across multiple renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance, coordination, and technical accuracy from design through to energisation. You will act as the key interface between the business, DNOs, IDNOs, and National Grid, managing all aspects of the connection process and supporting the design and commissioning teams.Key Responsibilities Manage the full grid connection process for solar PV and BESS projects from application to energisation. Liaise with DNOs, IDNOs, TSOs, and ICPs to ensure all technical, regulatory, and commercial requirements are met. Review, interpret, and negotiate connection offers, G99 submissions, and contestable/non-contestable scopes. Coordinate with design engineers to ensure electrical designs meet grid and system specifications (kV). Oversee technical documentation including SLDs, protection settings, and SCADA integration. Support the wider project delivery team with grid-related risk assessments, scheduling, and techn