Grid Connection Manager

SUNOTEC is a leading European company in the development and construction of large-scale solar power plants, specialising in the end-to-end delivery of future-ready energy infrastructure. Through vertically integrated services, spanning engineering, manufacturing, construction, and operations, SUNOTEC offers complete solar solutions designed for performance, reliability, and long-term impact. Founded in 2012, the company has completed over 650 ground-mounted PV installations, with a total capacity exceeding 11 gigawatts. Headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria and Munich, Germany, with additional offices in Spain, United Kingdom and Denmark, SUNOTEC combines international expertise with local execution.

Expanding our UK operations, we are looking for a Grid Connection Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Manage utility scale solar PV and/or BESS projects;


• Providing technical assistance during project development for all factors influencing and influenced by the grid connection;


• Performing technical due diligence/ Risk assessment on grid connection scheme/ grid offers received from DNO/TNO;


• Providing cost estimates and grid connection delivery time, schedules to business development;


• Managing and being responsible for the process for grid applications, ensuring they are submitted in a timely manner and progress through the DNO/TNO processes;


• Maintaining relation the DNO/TNO to support grid application;


• Reviewing technical designs for MV/HV and establishing preliminary designs;


• Managing contractors and suppliers of different elements required for grid connection;


• Negotiating and developing grid connection designs;


• Providing general grid expertise and grid intelligence;


• Managing certification process of grid connection;


• Commissioning of MV stations and management of contractors to commissioning HV stations;


• Ensuring Protection testing is done as required and managing contractors and service providers for protection testing.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in Electrical Engineering;


• Experience in grid connection;


• Knowledge of MV and HV and Protection concepts;


• Experience in MV and HV construction management;


• Knowledge of Grid connection standards like the VDE-AR-N 41xx series;


• TABs and other relevant standards;


• Simulation knowledge is a plus;


• Switching permit is a plus.


• Driving license;


• Good communication skills,


• Negotiation skills;


• Very good skills in English, spoken and written.

What we offer:

• Full-time employment contract;


• Competitive salary package;


• Car allowance;


• Medical insurance;


• Pension plan with company matching upon completion of probation;


• Work in a professional, friendly and dynamic environment;


• Hybrid working opportunities.

In case your professional qualification corresponds to the above requirements, and you wish to join our growing team, please send us your CV in English.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Your documents and personal data will be treated as confidential and will be protected according to Bulgarian Data Protection Legislation and the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR).