Elgin Values

Core behavioural responsibilities for all employees

Integration of our three core values into our employment processes and frameworks allows Elgin to recognise and respect individual employees for their personal contributions to their roles, their colleagues, stakeholders, and ultimately to the renewable energy sector. We see sustainability as every employee’s responsibility and weaving sustainable practices into our values is paramount to the culture we seek to create.

Job Description

In this role, you will join a high-performing Grid Delivery team, responsible for the safe and high-quality construction of grid connection assets for Elgin’s solar + storage project pipeline in the UK & Ireland.

This is a newly created opportunity within Elgin as the organization continues to grow its capability in the design and construction of high voltage grid connection assets. You will support the delivery of Elgin’s project pipeline to energisation by working as part of a team of experts in managing project delivery workstreams throughout the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.

To excel in this role, knowledge of relevant Construction and Health & Safety standards and regulations in Ireland and/or the UK is required, along with strong technical expertise in electricity networks and grid connection methodologies.

What you will do:

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with subcontractors, design teams, suppliers, network operators, and owner’s engineers, ensuring effective communication and coordination throughout the project delivery lifecycle.
• Implement rigorous quality assurance and control processes to ensure all construction work meets or exceeds the technical specifications, industry standards and best practice safety processes.
• Coordinate and evaluate compliance with grid code requirements and technical standards for high voltage equipment standards.
• Analyse and reporting test results related to grid primary and secondary equipment.
• Review design documents to effectively support projects and mitigate technical risks at all stages of project delivery.
• Proactively identify and address technical issues, taking preventive measures, and managing deviations from project schedule, budget, or scope.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal and external stakeholders including system operators, design teams, construction management teams and construction contractors to manage the design and delivery process, with a focus on providing technical grid connection designs and installation.
• Conducting site visits and supporting project delivery teams to mitigate challenges from installation through to commissioning and compliance testing.

Your profile

What you will need:

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CCM) is a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding in power systems, grid code compliance, substation and underground cable design. Knowledge of Solar PV and BESS systems is a plus.
• Basic understanding of ROI/UK distribution and transmission systems and key stakeholders.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery of high voltage grid connection assets, with a focus on safety, timelines, quality, and cost.
• Experience working successfully on multiple projects with demanding deadlines.
• Effective commercial acumen, with experience in budget management and contract management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Share Point, Outlook, Auto CAD, and MS Project.
• A full and valid driver’s license

About us

Elgin is a leading international solar & storage company, bringing projects from origination through development to energisation. The company has a portfolio of projects in late-stage development totaling 15GW+ across four key markets: the UK, Australia, Ireland and Germany.
Elgin Energy is an entrepreneurial business with a strong culture, pipeline, and future growth trajectory. The company has expanded internationally over the last 15 years with over 115 professionals located in its London, Dublin, Munich, Madrid and Sydney offices. Elgin has a 98% success rate through planning across all its markets. Please visit our website to learn more; www.elgin.com or check out our Linked In; https://www.linkedin.com/company/elgin-energy-limited/

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