BESS Development Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international renewable energy developer is seeking a BESS Development Engineer to join their London team. You will play a key role in the development and construction of BESS projects across the UK, supporting various stages of project development and managing interactions with engineering service providers. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and experience with technical assessments for BESS projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical assessments of BESS projects during the development process.
• Understanding of contracts required pre-construction (RFP tenders / EPC contracts).
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support different stages of BESS project development.
• Manage interactions with engineering service providers.
• Conduct research and analysis for technical feasibility.

Skills

Technical assessments

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Job description

Job Description

Summary:

OXBO are excited to continue their partnership with one of the most reputable, International Solar, BESS and Onshore Wind developers. The company are looking for a BESS Development Engineer to join their growing London team, and play an integral role in the development & construction of BESS projects around the UK.

This international business have been operating for over 18 years, so this is an exciting chance to play a part in the UK team of a global enterprise.

Responsibilities:

As part of the UK Technical department this position will be accountable for the following tasks:

• Support the different stages of the development of BESS projects.

• Support in the selection, management and interaction with providers for engineering services.

• Management of all aspects related to external technical advisors and providers of technical services.

• Support and overview of technical due diligence stage, by conducting research and analysis on the technical specifications of the project to establish its feasibility, including resource and site assessment, forming the preliminary design concept, identification of connection options and so on.

• During the financial close process, through close interaction with external technical advisors to help ensure financiers are comfortable with technical risks.

• Grid connection and integration, including an understanding of the various issues related to interconnection of large-scale BESS projects.

• Coordination and evaluation of EPC Request for Proposal (RFP) processes.

• Coordinate interaction with Regional Technical teams.

• Support in the preparation of project progress reports, proposals, and presentations required for internal purposes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• Experience in technical assessments of BESS projects during the development process
• Understanding of the various contracts required pre-construction (RFP tenders / EPC contracts)
• Advanced level of English, both spoken and written.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK