Specialist Grid Connections Engineer Location: Oxford, Hybrid/ Flexible options 4 Day week Salary: £105,00 Plus Benefits Bonus Climate 17 is working with a market-leading gridSpecialist Grid Connections Engineer Location: Oxford, Hybrid/ Flexible options 4 Day week Salary: £105,00 Plus Benefits Bonus Climate 17 is working with a market-leading grid connections consultancy, who are looking to add a Connections Engineer to their specialist team. The team is made up of grid connections specialists who use their combined expertise and influence to tackle the most stubborn connections barriers, both to enable their clients’ mission-critical projects, and to clear a path for those that follow. They provide game-changing, independent advice to the best clients across industry, government and energy – and leadership to the connections community as a whole. The key purpose of the role is to support the business in enabling their clients to find and acquire the best network solutions and the right development projects. Working in a specialist team, you will deliver outcomes to their clients that they can value in the tens and hundreds of £millions. Key Responsibilities and DutiesFeasibility studies for clients.Connection offer reviews.Grid connection due diligence.Grid connection optimisation.Project progression risk reviews.Grid Connections strategy development.Working with the CEO on grid strategy for both distribution and transmission generation demand clients, public sector client and the commercial/industrial sector.Supporting fee scoping work and proposals.Influencing/lobbying BEIS, Ofgem and network operators NOs.Supporting the marketing department and other team members in producing connections content podcasts, webinars, videos, explainers and insight pieces.Ambassador for the business to help showcase the brand and services.Key Skills and RequirementsMaster’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering subject.Consultancy experience and background with good commercial skills.Expert knowledge of GB Distribution and Transmission networks, and the challenges faced by NOs and their customers.Significant experience providing guidance on connection processes and regulations for both generation and demand.An authoritative source of technical, commercial and regulatory grid expertise.Experience of delivering technical due diligence on projects at acquisition stage.Confidence steering projects through the connections process, as a technical advisor or owner’s engineer.Experience in scoping consultancy services and preparing fee proposals.The motivation to help find brilliant engineering solutions for our clients.The commercial experience and time management skills required in a fast-paced consulting environment.About Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.