Job Title
Technical Director - Renewable Energy
Location: Hybrid / Oxfordshire, UK
The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Expert with significant grid connection experience to join our dynamic project development team.
This role focuses on late-stage development, construction, and operations of solar PV, onshore wind, and BESS projects. As Technical Lead, you will play a pivotal role in the organization, responsible for ensuring late-stage development is optimized, including site design and grid connections.
You will work closely with senior executives to provide engineering expertise and commercial rigor, ensuring all contracts and projects are technically and commercially best in class.
Key Responsibilities:
* Grid Integration: Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement grid integration strategies for solar PV projects, ensuring compliance with grid codes, regulations, and industry standards.
* System Design: Work with external consultants to manage the design and engineering of solar PV, BESS, and wind systems, including grid interconnection requirements.
* Grid Connection Studies: Manage grid connection studies to assess the impact of solar PV projects on the electrical grid, analyzing system performance, voltage stability, power quality, and fault ride-through capability.
* Grid Applications: Prepare and submit grid applications to relevant distribution and transmission companies.
* Grid Connection Agreements: Review distribution and transmission grid connection offers, liaising with relevant companies on clarifications required and seeking opportunities to advance grid connection dates.
* Contract Negotiation: Participate in negotiations with external partners, including grid connection, land leases, and project-related contracts.
* Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments for proposed contracts and agreements, identifying potential legal and financial risks in compliance with UK regulations.
* Grid Compliance: Stay up-to-date with relevant grid regulations in the UK renewable energy sector, ensuring all contracts and agreements are in full compliance.
* Financial Analysis & Reporting: Collaborate with the finance team to assess the financial implications of contracts, analyzing cost structures, revenue streams, and potential impacts on project economics.
* Contract Documentation: Prepare, review, and maintain comprehensive contract documentation, ensuring all parties involved are aware of their obligations and responsibilities within the UK legal framework.
Requirements:
* Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
* Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in a technical role, in the renewable energy industry with a focus on renewable energy projects within the UK.
* Skills: Strong understanding of UK solar PV and BESS project development and financing, with experience of securing and managing grid connections for renewable energy projects.
* Personal Qualities: Ability to adapt to evolving grid requirements, stay updated on industry trends, and possess strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.