Grid Connection Expert Job at EDP (Edinburgh)

Grid Connection Expert

EDP

Location:
United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Category:
Energy

Contract Type:
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Job Description:

The Grid Connection Expert leads all grid connection activities for large-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects across the UK, serving as the primary technical and commercial interface with key counterparties including the National Electricity System Operator (NESO), Transmission Owners (TOs), and Distribution Network Operators (DNOs). Covering the full project lifecycle from origination through development to delivery, the role secures robust, compliant connection solutions that optimise grid costs, connection timing, and long-term operability while ensuring full adherence to the latest grid policies, Grid Code requirements, and technical standards.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the grid screening process for greenfield origination across the GB
Develop and continuously refine the grid search strategy to align with EDPR’s business development and growth objectives, leveraging publicly available datasets from NESO, DNOs, Ofgem, DESNZ and other regulatory sources
Collaborate closely with the GIS team to standardise, automate and integrate public datasets into interactive tools, capacity heatmaps and dashboards that accelerate and streamline the origination screening workflow
Own the end-to-end grid connection offer process from initial engagement through to acceptance and beyond, including chairing grid surgeries and pre-application meetings, and leading the preparation, coordination and submission of budget estimates, formal applications and modification applications
Perform rigorous technical and commercial due diligence on all connection offers
robustly challenge constraints, assumptions and costs proposed by NGESO and DNOs
negotiate the most advantageous connection scope, programme, liabilities, securities and commercial terms
and manage post-acceptance queue management milestones and DNO milestone payments
Serve as EDPR’s primary point of contact and relationship owner for all grid counterparties (NESO, DNOs, TOs and ENA), building and maintaining proactive, high-trust relationships at all levels
Own Grid Code and Distribution Code compliance processes
provide technical guidance to Engineering, Construction and Procurement teams on applicable standards and interface requirements
and critically review and sign off third-party reports on grid compliance simulations, test procedures and evidence packages (e.g. DRC and PGMD) for NGESO and DNO submissions
Coordinate grid-related integration scopes across BESS optimisers, PPA off takers, BOP contractors and EPC suppliers to ensure seamless technical and commercial alignment at the grid interface
Lead the Connections Reform process for the existing portfolio and provide strategic guidance and continuously updated intelligence on the enduring Gate 2 / allocation-window process for newly originated projects
Organise and lead regular grid update meetings, technical working groups and coordination calls for internal stakeholders (Origination & M&A, Development, Engineering and Construction, Regulatory)
Represent EDPR in relevant industry forums, ENA working groups, NGESO stakeholder events and regulatory consultations as required

Requirements:

Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Renewable Energy Systems or a closely related discipline
Chartered Engineer status (CEng) is highly advantageous
6 to 10 years of proven experience in GB grid connections for utility-scale renewable energy or BESS projects (solar, onshore wind, offshore wind, or battery storage), gained either on the developer/IPP side or within NESO/DNO/TO organisations
Strong understanding of the critical path for developing, financing, and delivering renewable energy projects in the GB market
In-depth knowledge of the GB energy regulatory framework and key energy transition policies
deep, current expertise in the GB Connections Reform (TMO4+) process, including Gate 2 transition rules, "first-ready, first-needed / first-connected" criteria, queue management milestones and the enduring Gate 2 / allocation-window regime
Comprehensive understanding of the Grid Code, Distribution Code, EREC G99, G100, P28/2, G5/5, the G81 series and related engineering recommendations
Experience in managing external grid consultants and critically reviewing engineering and compliance studies (load flow, dynamic stability, fault-level, harmonics, rapid voltage change, flicker, curtailment assessments, etc.)
Proficiency in working with public grid datasets (NESO TEC Register, DNO LTDS, capacity heatmaps, Embedded Capacity Register (ECR), TO/DNO RIIO business plans)
Python programming skills for data manipulation and automation are highly advantageous
Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence and credibility to present to senior internal and external audiences

What we offer:

Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making
Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits
Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Expiration:
January 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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