Hamburg-based asset manager for clean energy infrastructure is looking for a Grid Connection Manager (m/f/x) to join the team in our Hamburg office as soon as possible as a freelancer. The role could become a permanent Luxcara position in the future upon mutual satisfaction.
Luxcara is an independent asset management company focusing on renewable energy and related infrastructure investments for institutional investors. The company currently manages assets worth about EUR 6 billion. Luxcara is one of the leading institutions for clean energy assets due to its strong and diversified background regarding the acquisition, structuring, financing and the management of clean energy infrastructure portfolios.
Luxcara offers the advantages of a dynamic team with a flat hierarchy and an environment that encourages independence and a creative approach. It has an entrepreneurial culture with a strong emphasis on team spirit.

Your tasks will focus on the following areas:

• Coordinate and lead the dialogue and interface with transmission system operators of our two German offshore wind projects Waterkant (N-6.7) and Waterekke (N-9.3)
• Manage the grid connection agreement negotiation process
• Ensure the projects meet the regulatory and technological grid requirements
• Support to economically and technically optimise the grid connection setup
• Work closely with technical advisors and contractors on the interface of turbine technology, array cables and external grid connection
• Prepare due date calendar and anti-claims prevention strategy
• Liaise between the project’s legal and technical advisors and identify and solve interfaces
• Contribute to other packages and workstreams as well as lead on other offshore wind development contracts and procurement and implementation (eg environmental studies)
• Contributing to and leading management presentations
• Working closely with project management and package managers

You will be responsible for the management of the grid connection setup for two German offshore wind projects in close collaboration with package managers and direct contact to senior management. The work covers technical, legal and commercial aspects with a focus on leading the interface between advisors and counterparties.