Their Purpose – A fast-growing renewable energy developer accelerating the UK’s transition to clean power. With a rapidly expanding portfolio spanning Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar, long-duration energy storage and hybrid utility-scale projects, their focus is on delivering technically robust, commercially viable energy infrastructure that supports a resilient net zero future.
Location & flexibility – Hybrid – St Helens HQ 3 days per week + 2 days working from home.
Salary – £40,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience) + benefits package including pension, excellent bonus, and development opportunities. Junior candidates with 1–2 years’ experience will be considered at an appropriate grade.
As the Connections Assistant, you will play a key technical role supporting grid connection strategy and electrical engineering activities across a growing renewable energy portfolio. Working closely with planning, engineering, commercial teams and external stakeholders, you will help deliver projects from early-stage origination through development and up to pre-energisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer to gain ownership of grid and utility workstreams within a small, dynamic team and rapidly build experience across a diverse range of technologies and network operators.
• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Renewable Energy or a related discipline (BSc or MSc).
• Ideally 3+ years’ experience in grid engineering, power systems or renewable energy development (junior candidates with 1–2 years’ experience encouraged to apply).
• Understanding of UK power systems, grid policy and renewable energy technologies including BESS, solar and hybrid projects.
• Experience or exposure to transmission and distribution networks (11kV–132kV).
• Familiarity with grid connection processes, network constraints, curtailment analysis or connection design.
• Comfortable using technical software such as AutoCAD, PVSyst, Python, Visio, MS Project or similar tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate technical detail into clear, business-focused insights.
• Confident communicator, able to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised and keen to take ownership in a fast-paced development environment.
• Enjoys working as part of a young, collaborative and close-knit team.
If this one isn't quite right for you, then please still get in touch to discuss any other vacancies we have across the team. Please send your CV to Emily.flynn@zero-global.com