BESS Engineering Manager

Green Recruitment; Brussel; Hybride; EUR 85 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car

Bonus package

Homeworking 2 days/week

Strong growth path

Personal development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Green Recruitment is seeking a senior engineer to lead the development, engineering, and construction of large-scale battery energy storage projects in the Brussels region. You will manage technical specifications, tendering, and coordination with EPCs, suppliers, and external partners to deliver on time and on budget.

You will oversee BESS design, HV/MV connections, civil works, and site infrastructure, while ensuring safety, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent by experience.
• 5+ years in engineering/construction of large energy or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with battery storage or renewables is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of BESS, HV/MV substations, and grid connection.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and contractors.

Responsabilités

• Lead development, engineering, and construction of large battery storage projects.
• Define technical specs and manage tendering with suppliers and contractors.
• Coordinate EPC, engineers, and external partners across all project phases.
• Ensure compliance with Belgian regulations and project budgets.
• Monitor technical performance, risks, and reporting; support asset performance.
• Grow into a Team Leader role, mentoring project/engineering managers.

Connaissances

BESS technologies

Electrical systems

Civil & structural engineering

Multidisciplinary coordination

Stakeholder management

Project engineering ownership

Regulatory know-how (Belgian)

English & French fluency

Formation

Master’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering

Description du poste

For our client, a fast-growing renewable energy developer, active in the development, financing, and ownership of large-scale battery energy storage projects, with a pipeline exceeding 1 GW, Green Recruitment is looking for a:

Brussels Region

• You will play a central role in the development, engineering, and construction of large-scale battery energy storage projects, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standards.
• You actively initiate, develop, and guide the engineering and execution of large battery storage projects (typically >100 M EUR investment size).
• You lead the engineering design and coordination across multiple projects, covering electrical (BESS) as well as civil and structural aspects.
• You define technical specifications and manage tendering processes, acting as the main technical interface with suppliers, integrators, and contractors.
• You monitor and coordinate the work of EPC contractors, engineers, consultants, and other external partners across all project phases.
• You ensure compliance with Belgian regulations, technical standards, and site-specific constraints, with a focus on performance, safety, and cost efficiency.
• You coordinate internal stakeholders (development, procurement, construction, HSE) and manage communication with external stakeholders (TSO, permitting authorities, consultants, etc.).
• You contribute to the development phase through site assessments and feasibility studies, layout optimization and basic engineering and civil design input (foundations, drainage, infrastructure)
• You oversee key technical aspects, including: BESS system design and integration, HV/MV substations and grid connection Cabling, protection systems, and electrical infrastructure and Civil works and site infrastructure
• You act as engineering lead during construction, including site visits, inspections, factory visits, and participation in FAT/SAT.
• You manage project documentation, risks, quality, and reporting, while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• You support asset performance by contributing to battery degradation analysis, KPI monitoring, and technical performance evaluation.
• You have the potential to grow into a Team Leader role, managing and mentoring project/engineering managers

Your Profile

• You hold a Master’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent by experience).
• You have at least 5 years of experience in engineering and/or construction of large energy or infrastructure projects, ideally in battery storage or renewables.
• You bring strong expertise in:
• BESS technologies and electrical systems
• Civil and structural engineering (foundations, drainage, infrastructure)
• Multidisciplinary project coordination
• You have experience managing complex projects simultaneously from a project engineering or owner’s engineer’s perspective.
• You understand project development, permitting, and grid connection processes.
• You are analytically strong and able to understand and optimize technical and financial parameters in complex projects.
• You are hands‑on, solution‑oriented, and able to get things done in a fast‑growing environment.
• You have strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• You are fluent in English and French; Dutch is a strong advantage.
• You are passionate about the energy transition and battery technologies.

Offer

• A chance to be part of an entrepreneurial environment with a strong impact on the energy transition.
• Possibility to work in a company with a very strong growth path
• An environment with opportunities for personal development and growth
• You have a strong impact and responsibility in the company with a career path to Teamleader.
• You will be offered a competitive salary with extra-legal advantages such as a company car and bonus package
• Homeworking 2 days/week possible

Interested?