Grid Connections Manager, Renewable Energy Projects

European Energy A/S is seeking a Grid Connections Manager for renewable energy projects, primarily solar PV, in the UK. The role involves managing grid connections from development to construction and requires collaboration with various teams and stakeholders. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with standards, supporting project management, and maintaining relationships with distribution network operators. The position is remote, allowing for flexibility while being part of a growing international team.
Do you aspire to be part of a green transition in an international growing company?

European Energy is a green energy company experiencing exponential growth. We develop, construct, and operate wind and solar PV projects globally and are at the forefront of the emerging green hydrogen/Power-to-X sectors. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do: In it together, Trust and Courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

Your New Team

You will be part of European Energy UK Limited, which consists of 15 colleagues working primarily from our office in Glasgow. You will also work closely with our wider team at our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, specifically the European Energy EPC Department.

We are a committed and motivated team where knowledge sharing, trust, and open dialogues describe the very core of our collaboration. Our project pipeline in the UK is in rapid growth, and you will be hands-on in many technical, organisational, and commercial aspects, with the opportunity to develop professionally and take on more responsibility over time.

Your New Role

As our new Grid Connections Manager, you will play an important role in the delivery of solar (PV) projects in the UK. Working closely with other Grid Connections Managers and the EPC Team, you will assist with the delivery of grid connections for renewable energy projects (primarily solar) from supporting development stages through to Final Investment Decision (FID), then through to engineering, procurement, and construction to commercial operations and handover to asset management.

You will work with internal departments (primarily EPC), contractors, consultants, partners, and stakeholders to maintain the highest quality standards, to deliver connections projects safely, on time, and on budget.

Areas of Responsibilities
• Delivery of new grid connections for renewable energy projects (primarily solar PV) in the UK with key responsibilities for the management of ICP’s, DNO’s, consultants, and other contractors.
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, consultants, contractors, project managers, and the risk team, to maintain the highest standards of H&S, Quality, and grid code compliance on the project.
• Support the Project Manager in preparing and populating project tools, including programmes, risk registers, requests for information, assumptions & issues registers, design decisions logs, and design risk registers.
• Act as an authority within the project team and provide advice on all matters related to grid connections, including standards, best practices, timescales, and trusted contractors.
• Support the development team in reviewing new grid sites and supporting grid offers to develop the future pipeline. To align with CMP 434 submissions and ensure the project meets NESO CP30 targets.
• Undertake design reviews and review commissioning documentation to ensure compliance with grid codes, standards, legislation, and best practice. To review grid compliance studies, including P28 & G5/5, and feed into EE internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate, coordinate, and maintain strong relationships with relevant distribution network operators & transmission system operators, utilities, and regulatory authorities to secure grid connection agreements, permits, and outages.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to grid connections and provide recommendations for solutions.
• Conduct site visits prior to and during construction to monitor progress, identify risks, and meet contractors / other project stakeholders.
• To stay up to date with current regulatory changes and input into Grid Connection Manager team discussions on supporting documentation for the wider EE group.

Your Profile
• You have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, power systems engineering, or an equivalent level of qualification obtained through a vocational route.
• You have experience across the project lifecycle, including design phases, working in cross-functional teams, delivering to timescales, and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• You have experience in the UK construction industry and possess knowledge of engineering standards and UK Health and Safety legislation.
• You have experience managing grid connection projects during the design, tendering, and construction phases, typically involving connections between 33 kV and 132 kV.
• You have a solid understanding of the UK electricity industry, its structure, and the stakeholders involved.
• You are fluent in English, both verbally and in writing.
• You are willing to travel throughout the UK (primarily) and to Denmark (occasionally).
• You hold a valid driving licence.
• You can work remotely and independently and are self‑motivated within a supportive and collaborative company.
• A valid right to work in the United Kingdom is required.

We Offer
• An entrepreneurial approach to our work. In daily life, it means it is not far from thought to action.
• Trusted responsibilities with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally.
• An opportunity to work with friendly, supportive, and collaborative colleagues who are actively contributing to a profitable, growing, and successful global group.
• Competitive packages and benefits will follow capabilities.

About European Energy UK Limited

European Energy UK Limited is on track to deliver continued growth in the coming years and is currently developing a pipeline of over 1,000MW of solar, onshore wind, and energy storage projects across the UK, with projects under construction through 2026 and a continued focus on delivering further projects beyond.

Emergent - structured for the modern workplace and for the market and society in which it operates.

Independent and Autonomous - offers a working environment with high levels of trust and respect, a collaborative and consultative approach, and a sense of both shared and individual responsibility.

Well‑resourced - backed by its parent company, European Energy A/S, which holds total net equity of over EUR 1.028 billion (2024) and reported an EBITDA of over EUR 170 million for 2025. European Energy A/S provides various services to European Energy UK Limited through its specialist departments based in Copenhagen.

Flexibility - this role will be attached to the office in Glasgow; however, the company operates a flexible working policy.

About European Energy Group

European Energy is an international company founded in 2004 with its headquarters in Copenhagen. We operate across the entire value chain, including the development, design, financing, construction, operation, and sale of wind and solar projects worldwide. We are also active in M&A and develop future energy solutions such as Power‑to‑X, CO₂ reduction, and battery storage.

We employ more than 900 people representing 47 nationalities across 22 countries. We are rapidly growing in Denmark and globally. Our shared goal is to be the most innovative partner in the green transition and to create The Power of Tomorrow, Today.

More information about the European Energy Group, including its mission statement, can be found here.

Location: Glasgow, UK, or Hybrid, UK.

Application: We kindly ask you to submit your CV via the link to the right. Please note that we are unable to accept applications sent by email.

Deadline: We evaluate applications continuously and will close the job posting when we have found the right candidate, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Position type

EPC

Location

Glasgow, UK