BESS Engineer - Technical Advisory

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the energy sector is seeking a BESS Engineer for technical advisory services. You will engage with developers and other stakeholders on battery energy storage systems, undertaking due diligence, drafting specifications, and providing technical support across various projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence high-profile renewable energy projects within a collaborative engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with BESS subsystems including battery modules and power conversion systems.
• Knowledge of IEC standards and relevant safety regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Drafting technical specifications and supporting contract development.
• Monitoring technology developments in energy storage.
• Conducting site acceptance testing and inspections.

Skills

Technical report writing

Technical due diligence

Battery equipment procurement

Communication

Construction monitoring

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BESS Engineer - Technical Advisory, preston, lancashire

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Client:

Circular Resourcing

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

United Kingdom - REMOTE

Circular Resourcing are working with a global engineering consultancy businesses, to identify an expert within Battery Energy Storage to offer Technical advisory services to developers, owners, operators, lenders, and investors of standalone or co-located battery energy storage system projects.

As the BESS Engineer / Consultant, you will take part in renewable and energy storage projects in the UK, as well across several other countries as the opportunity presents itself.

The position’s principal duties and responsibilities include:

• Technical specification drafting and support with contract development;

• Monitoring of market technology developments and new battery products;

• Technical due diligence (lender’s, M&A and development);

• Support to Clients on engineering matters;

• Advice on technology and implementation;

• Tech support for contractual suite review, drafting or negotiation (such as equipment supply and ICP contracts);

• Construction stage monitoring and inspections;

• Design review and technology assessment;

• Ensure the quality of our deliverables; and

• Collaborate and participate in inter-region and inter-business line projects on an ad hoc basis.

We expect that you will take a significant role within our organisation and are excited for the opportunity of counting on your outstanding skills and qualifications listed below.

• Technical experience with the following battery energy storage system (BESS) sub systems:

o Battery module and rack systems;

o Power conversion systems;

o Battery unit controllers;

o BESS cooling systems; and

o Fire detection and suppression systems.

• Excellent technical report writing skills.

• Experience leading or taking part in a technical due diligence process and in battery equipment procurement.

• Experience with the application of relevant IEC standards, NFPA 855, and UL9540A

• Dealing effectively and professionally with external and internal clients, attending meetings etc.

• Can witness site acceptance testing and provide site-based construction monitoring.

• Can work as part of a wider engineering team and also to operate autonomously.

Among its main functions, the selected person will have the following tasks:

• Construction stage monitoring and inspection.
• Technical specification drafting and support with contract development.
• Monitoring of market technology developments and new battery products.