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We are looking for an experienced Grid Works Site Manager to join our project team on a fixed-term contract supporting the delivery of a major renewable energy project in Apulia.

This is a key site-based role responsible for managing all grid connection activities, ensuring the safe, timely and compliant delivery of works across the transmission system operator (TSO) substation, user step-up substation, MV and HV cable routes, and associated grid infrastructure.

Working closely with the Project Manager, Grid Manager, EPC Contractor and network operators, you will coordinate technical activities, oversee programme delivery, and ensure the project achieves its energisation milestones.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Programme Management

• Act as the client representative and Site Manager for all grid works.
• Develop, monitor and coordinate the grid works programme to ensure project and energisation milestones are achieved.
• Ensure equipment lead times, outage windows and construction activities are fully integrated into the project schedule.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones, identify delivery risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Maintain and update the project risk register for all grid-related activities.
• Verify construction schedules and delivery programmes to minimise delays.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Project Manager, TSO, EPC Contractor and other key stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with Terna, e-distribuzione (where applicable), permitting authorities and other external parties.
• Chair regular contractor progress meetings and coordinate technical and programme reviews.
• Prepare project reports, meeting minutes and other communications required by the project team and network operators.

Technical Coordination

• Coordinate technical submissions and approvals with the relevant network operators and authorities.
• Ensure all technical documentation complies with Italian regulations, project specifications and contractual requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on TSO processes, specifications and grid connection requirements.
• Work closely with internal project teams and external consultants to resolve technical issues efficiently.

Site Management

• Oversee all on-site grid works to ensure construction is carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements and risk assessments.
• Supervise key inspections, testing activities and construction hold points.
• Monitor civil, structural, electrical and commissioning works relating to HV and MV infrastructure.
• Review contractor performance and support payment milestone verification through progress reporting.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Promote a strong safety culture across all grid works activities.
• Support the Project HSE Manager by identifying risks, constraints and opportunities to improve safe delivery.
• Ensure works comply with project quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Review commissioning procedures, switching plans and quality documentation.
• Witness commissioning activities, including protection systems, SCADA, Power Park Controllers and other HV/MV systems.
• Support the successful achievement of energisation milestones.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain oversight of technical submissions, contractual documentation and compliance records.
• Ensure accurate as-built documentation and handover information is produced.
• Maintain daily and weekly site records covering progress, issues and actions.
• Escalate programme, quality or compliance risks with clear recommendations for resolution.

About You

You will have experience delivering high-voltage grid connection works on large-scale infrastructure, utilities or renewable energy projects and be comfortable managing multiple technical stakeholders in a live construction environment.

You'll also bring:

• Proven experience managing HV/MV electrical infrastructure and grid connection projects.
• Strong understanding of transmission and distribution network construction and commissioning.
• Experience working with EPC contractors and network operators.
• Excellent programme management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and risk management.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• A commitment to delivering the highest standards of health, safety and quality.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a critical role in delivering a major renewable energy project and contribute to the successful energisation of one of our flagship developments in Apulia.