Senior Grid & ICP Procurement Manager (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

• Take the lead on preparing RFQ packages (in cooperation with Grid & ICP Engineering) and management of the subsequent tender process for grid and ICP connection works
• Interact with Grid & ICP subcontractors to obtain relevant quotes based on the grid connection offers for projects under tender.
• Monitor and evaluate bid performance metrics and understand market position and pricing, make suggestions for policy and process improvements.
• Interrogate subcontractor offers for missing scope, deviations and cost improvements.
• Build up the cost estimate, ensure all costs are properly validated and adequate risks provisions are considered for projects. Establish a realistic target cost at early stage of the tender and challenge any costs which does not compare with target cost to avoid both over and under estimation.
• Expand the base of Grid connection & ICP subcontractors for solar PV and battery storage projects.
• Develop a supplier database for key equipment.
• Collaborate with global procurement team and colleagues to ensure sharing of key supplier and market information whilst ensuring consistency of approach in procurement strategies across the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group.
• Expanding the portfolio of Grid & ICP subcontractors and suppliers.
• Participate in sales calls with customers, subcontractors and OEMs.
• Estimate Costs for Grid Connection of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Power Plants
• Support the engineering and project delivery teams to improve the strategy for the delivery of interconnection works and battery storage project delivery.
• Responsibility for creation and adoption of processes for tendering of Grid & ICP works

Your profile

• Extensive experience with Grid / ICP contractors and ICP-related works – including: HV substations, Grid connections infrastructure, Export cables, Protection and control systems
• At least 5 years experience in a procurement, commercial management or supply chain role within the utility-scale solar/PV EPC, Battery Storage Energy Systems, Power Infrastructure or utilities/grid connection project sectors.
• Strong knowledge of UK grid connection processes and ICP frameworks (IDNOs, DNOs, and National Grid ESO interactions).
• Degree in electrical engineering, power engineering, supply chain management or degree in procurement, commercial management with strong power sector experience.
• Expertise in procurement and commercial negotiation for electrical infrastructure (11kV–132kV)
• Ability to manage supplier relationships with ICP contractors, cable suppliers, switchgear manufacturers, including civil subcontracting scope of works.
• Strong understanding of contestable vs non-contestable works in UK grid connections.
• Excellent contract negotiation and tender evaluation skills (technical + commercial) for HV electrical works
• Experience developing and managing RFPs, RFQs, and tender clarifications.
• Strong cost control and budget management skills for multi-million-pound infrastructure packages.
• Capability to assess technical compliance of supplier proposals alongside engineering teams.
• Skilled in risk identification and mitigation in supply chains and grid connection works.

Who we are

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Solar Ltd. was established in the UK in 2010 and has grown to become one of the leading system integrators as well as EPC and O&M service providers in the United Kingdom. It is part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] GmBH who are one of the world's leading solar energy companies. We are proud members of the Elevion Group and thus have a financially strong parent company at our side.

This development has largely been a result of longevity, quality, and commitment to delivering customised solutions. Utilities, energy companies, developers, investment funds and banks across the country turn to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] UK to deliver technical excellence in a consultative and clear manner – from early-stage development right through to operating stage. Our customers can rely on our UK team to deliver turnkey projects to the highest quality. In addition to providing operations and maintenance to all projects that we build, we are onboarding third-party projects to our O&M portfolio. We provide the full range of electrical maintenance and site services in-house to ensure that technical performance is translated into financial returns for our customers.

Ground-mounted solar farms: We are specialised in the design, construction and operation of large-scale solar farms. After seven years of mainly focusing on O&M activities in the United Kingdom, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] UK returned to the market as an EPC service provider with full force in 2022.

Operations & Maintenance: Our O&M service offers solar and battery storage system operators an all-in-one solution to secure and improve their systems. The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] UK team provides O&M services for more than 25 PV power plants with a total installed capacity of more than 300 MWp throughout the country.

Battery Storage Systems: We do not only support our customers in the field of photovoltaics, but also as a general contractor in the engineering and purchasing of battery storage solutions. On the UK market, hybrid systems are becoming increasingly important.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• Full health cover & 4x Life Cover
• Up to 6% employer pension contribution
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Top-tier IT equipment (laptop, mobile, etc.)
• Perkbox employee benefits account
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Your way to us

Join a company that's shaping the future of clean energy across the UK and Europe. If you're ready to make an impact and grow in a dynamic, future-focused industry, apply today! Apply today and help power the future with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] UK!

Sarah Morris, People & Culture Advisor, Tel. [contact hidden], [contact hidden]