Electrical Project Manager - Renewable

Who are we looking for and why work at Natural Power?

Our Team

The Natural Power Construction Team help clients to administer contracts and act as their project interface, supervising construction and managing specifications. We provide specific grid and electrical services as well as offering support in the form of civil and structural services, monitoring, witness testing and snagging inspections.

Safety is always our priority, and we are proud to include specialist safety consultants in our team. By providing a range of CDM and project safety services we are able to instil best practice to all our construction sites. Our engineering team comprises experts in civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and geotechnical engineering, they are able to make a project run more effectively and act as on-site representatives if required.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide grid consultancy services to clients regarding costs, timelines and technical aspects of grid connections including connection methods and ongoing grid cost factors (O&M, TNUoS, DUoS etc.).
• Preparation and submission of grid connection applications and modifications as part of new renewable project developments.
• Ensure technical aspects and electrical infrastructure associated with wind farms, solar PV plants and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects are designed, installed and commissioned in accordance with employer’s requirements and contractor’s specifications.
• Ensure contestable grid connection infrastructure is designed, installed and commissioned in accordance with system operator functional specifications.
• Act as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) in managing design review process with DNO’s, TSO’s and other grid authorities.
• Provide technical support to Project Manager / Owner’s Engineer to assist with project delivery.
• Assist with preparation of specifications and employer’s requirements for solar EPC contracts (solarand BESS), turbine supply agreements, electrical balance of plant and contestable grid connection work packages.
• Review technical aspects of electrical and grid connection infrastructure to ensure that any risks to operation, compliance and operational lifetime are identified and mitigated.
• Attend site meetings and undertake site visits to inspect electrical works and prepare snagging lists.
• Facilitate and manage grid code compliance testing processes.
• Provide technical due diligence advisory services to renewable energy developers, asset owners and investors.
• Keep abreast of grid connection and renewable energy policy and technology developments.
• Manage designers and specialist subconsultants as may be required.
• Provide guidance and support to direct reports in the fulfilment of their duties

We will offer an engaging, collaborative and fast-paced environment and an excellent benefits package, including

UK: Generous Annual Leave, Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Personal Insurances and a selection of elective benefits which include Health Plans, Discounts and Salary Sacrifice options

Our work and culture

We have been pioneers of positive renewable change at Natural Power for 25 years. If you’re looking for a job in the renewable energy industry, we could be just the place to advance your career.

Our values are at the very heart of what we do every day. By working with us, you’ll be joining a diverse international community of experts who are innovative, inclusive and supportive of your own personal development. We also provide the highest quality of expertise, innovation and client commitment globally. These are just some of the great things you can help to deliver as part of our team.

Diversity and Inclusion

Natural Power is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

Natural Power reserves the right to remove this vacancy at any time.

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