Interface Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading green technology company is looking for a Design Interface Manager in London. You will establish key design interface requirements and lead design activities for energy storage projects. The role entails significant collaboration with stakeholders and project teams to ensure successful delivery of renewable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in HV Substation / BoP design within the UK.
• Experience outside Europe is advantageous.
• Creative approach and strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting sales and commercial teams in late-stage bids to determine design deliverables.
• Leading the development of concept and preliminary designs for BESS electrical systems.
• Providing technical oversight for engineering aspects of energy storage projects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Relevant Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Design Interface Manager

Location: UK/London Area

About Envision:

Envision Energy is a world-leading green technology company that provides renewable energy solutions for global enterprises, governments, and institutions. Encompassing three major business sectors - Smart Wind Turbines, Energy Storage, and Green Hydrogen Solutions, Envision Energy collaboratively constructs comprehensive solutions for energy transformation.

Envision Energy has received several accolades for its sustainability performance, including the EcoVadis Gold Medal and the CDP “A-List”. It was also recognized in Fortune's “Change the World” list and ranked among the top 10 smartest companies by the MIT Technology Review.

Today, Envision Energy leverages its global network of R&D and engineering centers across China, the United States, UK, France, Germany, Denmark, etc. to continuously lead global green technology development. Envision Energy joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and committed to achieving the "Business Ambition for 1.5°C" in 2021. It has achieved carbon neutrality across its global operations by 2022 and will achieve carbon neutrality throughout its value chain by 2028.

About the role:

Reporting directly to the Director – BESS EPC Projects.

In the role of the Design Interface Manager you will be play a key role establishing key design interface requirements pre contract and delivery of such post contract. You will be at the centre of a key aspect of the project delivery requirement interfacing directly with the customer, internal teams and other project stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting Sales & Commercial teams in late-stage bids to understand Employer Requirements and determine scope of agreed design deliverables aligned with BoP interfaces
• Provide support to Project Managers and delivery teams by providing Design Interface leadership to ensure contractual design deliverables are met
• Supporting Envision’s BESS project development initiatives from conception to implementation
• Leading the development of concept and preliminary designs for BESS Balance of Plant electrical systems, adhering to Envision's engineering standards and guidelines. (EPC Projects)
• Executing detailed design activities for large-scale transmission-connected battery storage projects, with a focus on infrastructure design for transmission voltages ranging from 33kV to 400kV. (EPC Projects)
• Generating layouts and designs for BESS sites, ensuring reliability, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with customer requirements
• Establishing and maintaining engineering design criteria, standards, and specifications specific to BESS projects
• Providing technical oversight and support for engineering and design aspects of energy storage projects, facilitating collaboration between different engineering disciplines
• Managing the interface between project development and EPCs, ensuring seamless integration of Envision products
• Collaborating with BoPs/ICPs/TOs/DNOs (Balance of Plant Providers, Independent Connection Providers, Transmission Network Operators & Distribution Network Operators) and EPCs on substation design and cable routing for BESS projects
• Working with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) interfaces and adhering to relevant standards such as ENA/BS/IEC/G81 to support cable design and system integration
• Designing BESS site layouts and interfaces, including considerations for solar integration where applicable

Qualification and expertise:

• Relevant Engineering degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in HV Substation / BoP design within a UK context, experience outside Europe not essential but advantageous
• Strong problem-solving skills and a creative approach to engineering challenges
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively interface with internal teams, external stakeholders, and project partners.