Elgin Values
Our Core Behaviours for Success
Agility
We operate with agility, adapting quickly to changing circumstances.
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of integrity in everything we do.
Excellence
We strive for excellence in all our endeavours, delivering high-quality results.
Care
We care about each other, our customers and the environment.
Incorporating our core values into our work processes enables us to appreciate and respect individual contributions, both within our organisation and across the renewable energy sector. We believe sustainability is everyone's responsibility, so weaving sustainable practices into our values is essential to our culture.
Job Description
You will be part of a highly skilled team responsible for constructing grid connection assets for Elgin's solar + storage project pipeline in the UK & Ireland, ensuring safe and high-quality construction.
This role has been created to support Elgin's growth in designing and constructing high voltage grid connection assets. You will assist in delivering Elgin's project pipeline to energisation by managing project delivery workstreams throughout the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
To excel in this role, you will need knowledge of relevant Construction and Health & Safety standards and regulations in Ireland and/or the UK, along with strong technical expertise in electricity networks and grid connection methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Foster collaborative relationships with subcontractors, design teams, suppliers, network operators, and owner's engineers, ensuring effective communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
- Implement rigorous quality assurance and control processes to ensure all construction work meets or exceeds 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 report 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.
- 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 to manage the design and delivery process, focusing on providing technical grid connection designs and installation.
- Conduct site visits and support project delivery teams to mitigate challenges from installation through to commissioning and compliance testing.
Your Profile
What we are looking for:
- 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.
- Full and valid driver's license
About Us
Elgin is a leading international solar & storage company, bringing projects from origination through development to energisation. Our portfolio includes projects in late-stage development totalling 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. We have expanded internationally over the last 15 years with over 115 professionals located in our London, Dublin, Munich, Madrid and Sydney offices. We have a 98% success rate through planning across all our markets. Please visit our website to learn more; www.elgin.com or check out our LinkedIn page.