Contracts Specialist (Connections) - Hybrid

Job Description

VANRATH are recruiting a Project Manager for a large Utility organisation in Belfast. Reporting into Head of Networks, this is an important role that is being recruited on a Permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Project or Contracts individual who has worked in a regulated environment or one such as energy or electricity to join an organisation going through a significant range of projects.

Hybrid working arrangements (3 days in the office, car parking, free lunches)

Remuneration

£41 - 46k + High Level Benefits (Bonus up to 12%, up to 20% pension, 36 + 3 holidays etc)

Responsibilities

You will report to the Head of Networks and prepare and manage connection contracts for strategically significant projects connecting to the Northern Ireland transmission system such as large-scale generation, energy storage, demand and technologies that will enable the transition to a low carbon energy future. You will work in close collaboration with customers and industry stakeholders to seek opportunities to develop connection and charging policy and contractual terms to meet the evolving needs of the industry.

  • Engaging directly with customers connecting to and using the transmission system to provide a high quality and effective customer journey and contract service. This includes managing a portfolio of complex, strategically significant and diverse connection projects.
  • Preparing and managing Connection Offers and Connection Agreements for customers connecting projects directly to the transmission system and to the Distribution Network Owner (DNO) to facilitate projects connecting to the distribution system, incorporating key elements of technically focussed reports into connection contracts to strict timelines.
  • Preparing and issuing Transmission Use of System (TUoS) offers for customers using the transmission system.
  • Monitoring contractual compliance to ensure company and its customers meet their contractual obligations.
  • Working proactively with other team members and wider teams to ensure delivery of connection contracts on time and that requirements are understood.
  • Contributing to the development of Connections Policy and Transmission Connection Methodology Charging Statement to meet the evolving needs of the industry and the power system as we support the Northern Ireland Energy Strategy and the requirements of the Climate Change (NI) Act 2022.
  • Contributing to the development of wider connections related policy in Northern Ireland.
  • Collaborating effectively to continuously improve contracts and related processes so they are effective, efficient and in accordance with Licence obligations.

Candidate

  • A degree or equivalent qualification and minimum of two years' of relevant experience
  • Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and stakeholders with the ability to communicate effectively.
  • Strong customer and commercial awareness.
  • Project management and/or contract management experience and working to tight deadlines.

Desirable Criteria (Preferred)
  • Contract management experience.
  • Experience of working within a similar regulated utility environment.
  • Understanding of the technical and/or commercial aspects of the electricity industry.

For more information, please contact Jack Groves @ Vanrath today.

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