Lead Senior BESS Engineer – Utility-Scale Solar + Storage

The Green Recruitment Company; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking a Senior BESS Engineer to act as the technical lead for battery energy storage projects, covering standalone BESS and co-located solar + storage. This hands-on role spans the full project lifecycle from design and procurement through construction, commissioning and operation.

Based in London with hybrid work and occasional UK & international travel, you will ensure designs meet specifications, drive supplier evaluations, and support technical due

Qualificações

• 5+ years' experience in utility-scale BESS engineering across design, procurement, construction, commissioning and/or operations.
• Experience within an owner, developer, IPP or technical advisory environment.
• Strong understanding of BESS architecture: PCS/inverters, EMS/BMS/SCADA, thermal management and fire protection.
• Knowledge of BESS performance metrics, degradation and guarantees: availability, capacity retention, RTE.
• Experience with contractor design reviews, factory acceptance testing, commissioning and performance testing.
• Knowledge of battery safety standards such as IEC, UL and NFPA 855 or equivalent.
• Engineering degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, energy or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the technical design and development of utility-scale BESS projects, including standalone and co-located solar + storage.
• Define BESS specifications, sizing, architecture and technical interfaces.
• Lead technical evaluation of BESS suppliers and integrators, including technology, performance, safety and warranties.
• Support BESS supply, EPC and LTSA negotiations, including technical schedules and guarantees.
• Oversee technical aspects of construction, commissioning, factory/site testing and performance verification.
• Monitor operational BESS performance, warranties, degradation and contractual guarantees.
• Provide technical input into optimisation, augmentation and end-of-life planning.
• Ensure projects meet relevant safety, regulatory and technical standards.
• Support technical due diligence and advise senior stakeholders on technical risks.

Conhecimentos

BESS engineering

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Project lifecycle

Formação académica

Engineering degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, energy or a related discipline

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking a Senior BESS Engineer to act as the technical lead for battery energy storage projects, covering standalone BESS and co-located solar + storage. This hands-on role spans the full project lifecycle from design and procurement through construction, commissioning and operation.

Based in London with hybrid work and occasional UK & international travel, you will ensure designs meet specifications, drive supplier evaluations, and support technical due