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Grid Connection Manager

Job description

TGRC is partnered with a rapidly growing renewable energy platform with a substantial pipeline of utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects across Central and Eastern Europe.

Supported by long-term investment and ambitious growth plans, the business already operates more than 500 MW of renewable generation capacity, producing well over 750 GWh of clean electricity each year, while continuing to expand its development pipeline. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing international team and play a key role in delivering the next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate all grid connection activities across the full project lifecycle, from early-stage development through construction and commissioning.

  • Act as the technical lead for grid connection matters, providing support to development, engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

  • Manage relationships with TSOs, DSOs, regulatory authorities, consultants, contractors, and other key stakeholders to secure timely grid connections.

  • Monitor changes to Polish grid codes, regulations, permitting requirements, and market practices, ensuring projects remain compliant.

  • Oversee technical due diligence, identifying and mitigating grid-related technical, commercial, and delivery risks.

  • Review and optimise grid connection strategies, electrical designs, plant layouts, and connection concepts across solar PV, wind, BESS, and hybrid energy projects.

  • Validate grid connection CAPEX, technical solutions, project schedules, milestones, and associated risks to support investment decisions and project planning.

  • Provide technical input into grid connection agreements, electrical works contracts, equipment procurement, and consultant scopes of work.

  • Review technical proposals from Owner's Engineers and other external advisers, ensuring quality, value, and alignment with project requirements.

  • Track the delivery of grid connection activities against programme, budget, contractual obligations, and network operator requirements, proactively resolving issues where required.

  • Support project financing, acquisitions, and technical due diligence by preparing technical documentation and responding to lender, investor, and adviser queries.

  • Drive continuous improvement of grid connection processes, standards, reporting, and best practices across the organisation.

Key Requirements
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related discipline.

  • 5+ years' experience in grid connection, utilities, or renewable energy.

  • Strong knowledge of the Polish power system, grid codes, and regulatory framework.

  • Experience working with PSE, DSOs, and managing grid connection applications and agreements.

  • Ability to interpret technical documentation, electrical designs, and power system studies.

  • Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Fluent Polish and English.

  • Valid Category B driving license and willingness to travel within Poland.