Lead Project Engineer, Utility-Scale BESS (Remote UK)

Field; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical cover

Company pension 8%

Share scheme

Wellbeing perks

Team socials

Lunch on site

Birthday carbon offset

Job summary

Field is recruiting a Project Engineer to oversee electrical delivery on some of the world’s longest duration Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, from pre-construction through energisation and handover to Asset Operations.

You’ll manage field contractors and designers, coordinate with the grid/development teams, ensure safety and quality, and work with a multi-disciplinary team across the UK, with remote or hybrid options.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree.
• 5+ years in EPC or developer role in energy/storage.
• Experience on transmission-connected projects preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of project management deliverables.
• Solid grid compliance knowledge and CDM.

Responsibilities

• Manage Pre-construction engineering activities and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with grid development and commissioning teams.
• Oversee construction engineering activities through to commercial operations.
• Review design submissions, RFI closures, and QA during manufacturing and site works.
• Support project manager with schedules, risk, and budget inputs.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

EPC/Developer experience

Transmission projects

Project management

Grid compliance

Health & Safety (CDM)

Quality management

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Field is recruiting a Project Engineer to oversee electrical delivery on some of the world’s longest duration Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, from pre-construction through energisation and handover to Asset Operations.

You’ll manage field contractors and designers, coordinate with the grid/development teams, ensure safety and quality, and work with a multi-disciplinary team across the UK, with remote or hybrid options.