Chief Technology Officer

Evera Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to define and deliver technology strategy across battery energy storage and control systems. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving innovation in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have at least 10 years in technical leadership, with expertise in energy storage or electric vehicles. This is a unique opportunity to shape cutting-edge technology in a growing sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical leadership roles.
• Expertise in energy storage, electric vehicles, or power systems.
• Deep knowledge of embedded systems and high-voltage electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the technology strategy across hardware, software, and data.
• Lead development of large-scale battery storage systems.
• Ensure compliance with functional safety and electrical standards.

Skills

Technical leadership

Expertise in energy storage

Embedded systems

Electrical engineering

Software development

Commercial acumen

Job description

Our client is currently looking for anexperienced Chief Technology Officer to lead technology strategy and delivery across battery energy storage systems (BESS), embedded and control systems, electrical engineering, software, and data science. The successful candidate willdefine the technical roadmap, lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, and ensure systems are safe, compliant, scalable, and commercially viable.

The CTO will :

Own and deliver the end-to-end technology strategy across hardware, software, and data.

Lead development of large-scale battery storage systems and embedded control platforms.

Oversee cloud-based energy management software and data-driven optimisation.

Ensure compliance with functional safety, grid, and electrical standards.

Build and lead high-performing engineering teams and external partners.

Support customer engagement, fundraising, and strategic partnerships.

The CTO will have :

Proven senior technical leadership with 10+ years of experience, including expertise in energy storage, electric vehicles, or power systems.

Deep knowledge of embedded systems, high-voltage electrical engineering, and software platform development.

A strong track record of delivering complex products from concept through to successful deployment.

Ability to thrive in dynamic startup or scale-up environments, driving innovation and growth.

Commercial acumen with a decisive mindset, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of cutting-edge technology and lead a world-class team in a fast-growing sector. If you're ready to make a lasting impact and thrive in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and bold thinking, we'd love to hear from you