BESS Project Engineer

ERSG Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ERSG Ltd in London is hiring a BESS-focused Project Engineer to lead technical developments in the Battery Energy Storage sector and help deliver a fast-growing portfolio of grid-connected projects across the UK.

You will coordinate with EPCs and equipment providers, oversee FAT/SAT tests, ensure grid-compliant delivery, manage contractor relationships, and support project development from due diligence through commissioning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Battery Energy Storage systems (BESS).
• Experience coordinating with EPCs and equipment providers is preferred.
• Familiarity with FAT/SAT processes and grid-compliant project delivery advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead on technical developments in the Battery industry, supporting internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and select BESS, PCS and EMS providers.
• Support project development stages from a technical perspective, including acquisition and JVs.
• Ensure FAT/SAT tests are completed on projects.
• Ensure delivery of projects in accordance with grid compliance.

Skills

BESS knowledge

Project engineering

Stakeholder management

Contractor management

Grid compliance

Job description

ersg are working with a leading investor in Renewable Energy assets to hire a BESS-focused Project Engineer. This role will see the successful candidate join a market-leader to ensure the delivery of their growing BESS portfolio.

Key responsibilities include;

• Being the lead person on technical developments in the Battery industry - supporting internal and external stakholders with technical comprehension of BESS.
• Identification and selection of BESS, PCS and EMS providers.
• Support colleagues through acquisition, JVs and project development stages from a technical perspective.
• Ensure FAT/SATs are completed.
• Ensuring delivery of projects in accordance with grid compliance.

Candidates should have a strong background within BESS (upwards of three years), additionally any training with inverter manufacturers are a bonus. It is critical that candidates have experience of managing contractors such as EPCs.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.