Renewable Project Engineer – Solar & BESS Delivery

OXBO; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

OXBO is recruiting a Project Engineer to join its Glasgow team and help deliver utility-scale Solar and BESS projects from pre-construction to handover. The role supports multiple construction efforts and interfaces with grid partners, contractors and internal stakeholders.

You will work across development, delivery and O&M phases, ensuring HSE compliance, quality standards and effective contract administration while travelling to sites as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in renewable energy development/delivery.
• Experience in Solar PV, BESS or Onshore wind.
• Experience in contract preparation, negotiation and administration.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks including CDM, Health & Safety and environmental rules.
• Understanding of Grid operators and connection processes.
• Confident communicator with stakeholders and contractors.
• Ability to manage several project tasks and prioritize.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of multiple utility-scale Solar and BESS construction projects.
• Assist management of all aspects of projects, including Construction, Health & Safety, and quality standards across sites.
• Support grid interfaces, procurement, and contract administration.
• Proactively identify construction risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect programme and cost.
• Monitor deviations to scope, schedule, or budget, and provide clear recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Undertake development and O&M works to gain broad knowledge of project life cycles.

Skills

Solar PV

BESS

Onshore wind

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Travel flexibility

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

OXBO is recruiting a Project Engineer to join its Glasgow team and help deliver utility-scale Solar and BESS projects from pre-construction to handover. The role supports multiple construction efforts and interfaces with grid partners, contractors and internal stakeholders.

You will work across development, delivery and O&M phases, ensuring HSE compliance, quality standards and effective contract administration while travelling to sites as required.