Lead Grid Connection Engineer (Delivery)

Field has entered its next phase of growth. In June, the UK energy regulator, Ofgem, selected 16 long-duration energy storage projects to progress to delivery. Field were awarded 5 of these. Collectively, in MWh terms, our projects are approximately 3 times the capacity of all battery energy storage installed in the UK to date. We currently have 4 projects totalling over 1GWh of energy storage in construction in GB with lots more delivery to do.

Your Mission

As Lead Grid Connection Engineer (Delivery) you will be responsible for leading grid compliance deliverables on some of the world’s longest duration BESS projects from pre-construction right through to FON (Final Operational Notification)

The role requires hands-on, pro-active management of your projects and key stakeholders (e.g. BoP contractors, BESS Suppliers, Consultants, TO’s and NESO). You therefore need to be highly engaged, resilient, execution-focused and detail-oriented. You’ll need to be passionate about power systems engineering, well-versed in UK grid code, and work well as part of a multi-disciplinary project team.

You will report into our Head of Delivery (Michael) and work closely with in-house experts across Engineering, QHSE, Procurement, Legal and Development.

If you’ve managed the end-to-end compliance process on transmission-connected renewable projects then we’d love to hear from you, particularly if you have experience on projects in north Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing

This is a varied role with the opportunity to have massive impact. Key responsibilities including

Pre-construction engineering

• Support procurement by ensuring grid-related sections of contract and schedules are thoroughly reviewed in advance of tender launch.
• Develop and review technical outputs such as SLDs and fault level contributions.
• Commission early system studies where possible to validate or support pre-FID compliance assumptions.
• Support design development, review and interpret third-party power system studies to assess grid code compliance, and provide recommendations that inform project decisions
• Contribute to lender and investor technical due diligence and evaluate technical tender submissions.
• Coordinate with the grid development team and act as the key interface with TOs engineering team through pre-construction.
• Assist the Project Manager with inputs to schedules, risk registers and budgets.
• Manage Mod-App processes where required.
• Review any updated grid connection documentation provided by NESO, ensuring risks are raised and mitigation measures are recommended.
• Support the wider-project team during the lender due-diligence process on the lead up to FID.
• Ensure grid-related financial assumptions are accurate and justified (e.g. availability, curtailment)
• Track and manage the key commercial and programme milestones contained in the grid connection agreement.

Construction engineering and commissioning

• Lead the engagement with NESO for ONCP on behalf of Field.
• Review detailed design submissions from contractors and manage technical RFIs.
• Analyse network data provided by TO before sharing with contractors or consultants.
• Review systems studies provided by contractors and consultants to ensure compliance and technical accuracy.
• Coordinate between the BoP contractor and BESS supplier where necessary to progress the compliance process (e.g.
• Support testing and commissioning, coordinating teams and contractors to safely energise and hand over assets to Asset Operations.
• Attend Commissioning Panel meetings in support of the Project Manager in the lead-up to energisation.
• Support the Project Engineer in reviewing operations and maintenance documentation.
• Manage open compliance issues from ION through to FON, whilst the project is likely in Operations at this point.

Other Tasks

• Support electrical due diligence for projects Field is acquiring.
• Lead technical evaluation of sites through site visits and third-party investigations, including potential acquisition opportunities.
• Review transmission and distribution connection offers, assessing risks and delivery timelines.
• Liaise with developers, TOs and DNOs to understand connection status and delivery programmes.
• Proactively engage with industry updates or grid code changes to identify potential risks to your projects or Field.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The skills you’ll need

• Electrical Engineering (or similar) degree and/or over 8 years industry experience in a technical or grid orientated role
• Good commercial mind and a thorough understanding of transmission grid connection compliance process, as well as the wider connection and project delivery process
• Thorough understanding of the grid compliance process.
• Understanding of project health and safety requirements, including CDM
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

Package Details

We’re offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our employee share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business. You’ll be awarded shares when you join, which will vest over four years - and as the business grows in size and value, so will your shares!

We value our team’s wellbeing and belonging so we invest approx £5,000 a year on a range of perks, benefits and wellbeing activities, including regular team socials and events.

Other benefits include

• Up to 10% Company wide bonus based on company performance
• Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs)
• £2,000 per year to spend on your professional development
• Private medical cover with Bupa from day one with the option to add family members.
• Company Pension with 8% Contribution
• Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents:
  • 6 months fully paid primary carer leave
  • 3 months fully paid secondary carer leave
  • 10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment
• Fun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London
• 1 month work from anywhere, for those with a travel bug
• 1 day green leave to do something good for the environment
• free lunch once a week - a great way to get to know people in the wider team
• dog friendly office, feel free to bring your pooch along
• Spill: our mental health benefit allowing every Fielder access to equal and unrestricted therapy and resources
• Regular, optional team socials designed to be inclusive for everyone (not just the pub goers!)
• Birthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday

A bit about Field

Field is an international builder, owner, and operator of renewable infrastructure. Founded by a successful entrepreneur, we have robust BESS project pipelines across the UK, Italy, Spain, and Germany, backed by a recent £200 million investment from DIF Capital Partners. Our mission is to grow internationally and develop a strong global BESS portfolio.

We are an eclectic team with diverse backgrounds, from scaling billion-dollar tech startups to building energy companies and specializing in energy markets. You'll work with fun, curious, entrepreneurial people making a real impact. We're proving batteries are a viable energy solution now. Our ambitious plans include becoming Europe's leading clean energy player and expanding beyond batteries into new assets.

Our Values

• Work for the team - We are friendly and approachable. We make time for each other, value diverse perspectives, and learn and grow together.
• Do it right - We prioritise doing things right, never cutting corners. Safety comes first, and we consider our impact on communities and the environment. We act with integrity always.
• Move fast - We’re doers. We take responsibility, deliver on promises, and get things done. FAST.
• Know your stuff - We’re curious self-starters, always learning, adapting, and improving. No question is too small. We own our growth.

Read more about our values at www.field.energy

Love the sound of Field but not sure this role is right for you? Have a look at our careers page and register your CV. We are always interested in candidates who have exposure to BESS and work within the Renewable Energy space. We’d love to hear from you

Equality, Diversity & inclusion

Diverse teams make better teams. Field is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which is as representative as possible of our society. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender expression, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, race, nationality, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We published a blog discussing our findings and learnings from our first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion survey in March 2023 which you can read here.

Still not convinced? See what our current team think about working here to find out why you should join us!