Consulting Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Nolan Recruitment Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20%

Benefits

Hybrid working

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Consulting Engineer – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) role in Manchester, hybrid working with UK/Ireland travel. 40-hour weeks, salary negotiable with up to 20% bonus and benefits.

This position targets engineers with BESS experience and a background in energy consultancy or project management. Our client is a leading technical consultancy in energy infrastructure, with 35+ years delivering UK and Ireland projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Renewable Energy.
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Consultancy or PM experience on energy projects.
• Willingness to travel across the UK, Ireland and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consultancy across battery storage and renewables.
• Undertake feasibility studies and design reviews.
• Support due diligence for renewable investments and project financing.
• Review electrical drawings, specs and model data.
• Manage technical workstreams and assist project management.
• Attend client meetings and site visits across the UK and Europe.

Skills

BESS experience

Project management

Technical consultancy

Electrical engineering

Analytical skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Renewable Energy degree

Job description

Consulting Engineer – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) (JOB-3128) Manchester, England

Salary: GBP45000 - GBP90000 per annum + + Bonus + Company Benefits

Consulting Engineer – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Employment type: Permanent, full-time
Location: Manchester – Hybrid working, with travel across the UK, Ireland and occasionally Europe required.
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience + bonus scheme of up to 20% of salary + benefits.

For reference, salary grades for this role typically range from £45,000 to £90,000, with the upper end reserved for senior, highly experienced engineers.

The Company/Role

We are working with a leading technical consultancy specialising in energy infrastructure, with over 35 years of experience delivering projects across the UK and Ireland.

They are looking for a Consulting Engineer with experience in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to join their growing renewables team in Mnachester.

You will support a varied portfolio of battery storage projects, including large-scale installations and developments combining solar PV and battery storage. Working with developers, investors, lenders and asset owners, you will provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle, from early-stage feasibility and due diligence through to design, procurement, construction and commissioning.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of technical workstreams and, depending on experience, progress into managing the delivery of large and complex energy storage projects.

Candidates with direct BESS experience are preferred, although those with relevant renewable energy experience and a strong interest in developing their expertise in battery storage will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical consultancy across battery storage and renewable energy projects.


• Undertake feasibility studies, technical assessments and design reviews.


• Support technical due diligence for renewable energy investments and project financing.


• Review electrical drawings, technical specifications, models and functional descriptions.


• Identify and assess technical risks relating to system design, installation and project delivery.


• Support procurement, construction, commissioning and testing activities.


• Prepare high-quality technical reports and recommendations for clients.


• Work with developers, investors, lenders and asset owners throughout the project lifecycle.


• Manage technical workstreams and contribute to project management activities, as appropriate.


• Attend client meetings, site visits and factory acceptance tests across the UK, Ireland and occasionally Europe.


• A relevant degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy or a related discipline.


• Previous experience within renewable energy, ideally involving battery energy storage systems (BESS) within a commercial/utility scale projects.


• Experience in technical consultancy or project management during the development, construction or operational phases of energy projects.


• Experience producing feasibility studies, design reviews and technical reports.


• Understanding of the technical risks associated with solar PV and battery storage projects.


• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, models, specifications and technical documentation.


• Strong analytical, report-writing and communication skills.


• Knowledge of construction contracts and their application to renewable energy projects.


• Willingness to travel across the UK, Ireland and occasionally the EU.


• Existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing energy consultancy working on technically challenging renewable energy projects.

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