Senior BESS Engineer - London (Hybrid)

The Green Recruitment Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking a Senior BESS Engineer to act as the technical lead for battery energy storage systems across standalone and solar-co-located projects in the UK.

You will ensure design, procurement, construction, commissioning and operation of BESS with emphasis on performance guarantees, availability, energy retention and round-trip efficiency, collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in utility-scale BESS engineering (design, procurement, construction, commissioning, or operations).
• Strong understanding of BESS architecture: cells, racks, PCS, EMS/SCADA, thermal management and fire protection.
• Experience with grid connection studies and contractor design reviews.
• Knowledge of battery safety standards (IEC, UL, NFPA 855).

Responsibilities

• Define BESS technical requirements and sizing (MW/MWh, duration, AC/DC coupling).
• Evaluate BESS suppliers and integrate with solar PV co-locations.
• Support contract negotiations with technical schedules and specifications.
• Oversee design reviews, factory acceptance testing, site inspections, and commissioning.
• Monitor performance, availability, degradation, and O&M/LTSA provider performance.

Skills

BESS engineering

Grid interface knowledge

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Electrical engineering degree

CEng or equivalent status

Tools

AI tools: Copilot/Claude

Job description

A leading European renewable energy developer and independent power producer is seeking a Senior BESS Engineer to act as the technical lead for battery energy storage systems, including both standalone and solar co-located projects.

The role will ensure BESS projects are appropriately designed, procured, constructed, commissioned and operated, with responsibility for protecting key performance guarantees including power, energy, availability and round-trip efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Development

• Define BESS technical requirements and sizing, including MW/MWh, duration, AC/DC coupling and augmentation strategy.
• Define technical interfaces between BESS and co-located solar PV systems.
• Provide technical input into grid connection applications, studies and DNO/NESO engagement.
• Develop and maintain BESS technical specifications and reference designs.

Procurement & Technology

• Technically evaluate BESS suppliers and integrators, including cell chemistry, PCS, thermal management, fire safety, warranties, degradation and RTE guarantees.
• Support supply, EPC and LTSA contract negotiations, with responsibility for technical schedules and requirements.
• Develop technology and pricing roadmaps using market and supplier feedback.
• Monitor technology developments and supplier bankability.
• Establish BESS technical standards and best practices while mentoring colleagues on storage technology.
• Review contractor designs, drawings, calculations and technical submissions.
• Oversee factory acceptance testing, site inspections, installation quality and commissioning.
• Witness and verify Taking Over, IAC and FAC testing, including capacity and RTE testing.
• Manage technical defects, snagging and performance issues.
• Provide technical input into variations, delays and contractual claims.

Operations & Performance

• Monitor BESS performance, including availability, capacity retention, state of health, RTE, auxiliary consumption and alarm/fault trends.
• Manage performance guarantees, warranties, degradation claims and O&M/LTSA provider performance.
• Support BESS optimisation and trading strategies.
• Assist with spares, augmentation and end-of-life planning.

Safety, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure BESS design and operation comply with applicable UK standards, regulations and battery fire-safety requirements.
• Report technical risks to senior management, lenders and insurers.
• Support lender technical adviser activities and technical due diligence.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• 5+ years' experience in utility-scale BESS engineering, covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning and/or operations, ideally within an owner, developer, IPP or technical advisory environment.
• Strong understanding of BESS architecture, including cells and racks, PCS/inverters, transformers, EMS/BMS/SCADA, thermal management and fire protection.
• Understanding of BESS performance metrics and guarantees, including availability, capacity retention, degradation, RTE and auxiliary consumption.
• Experience reviewing contractor designs and witnessing factory, site and commissioning tests.
• Knowledge of relevant battery safety standards, such as IEC, UL and NFPA 855 or equivalent.
• Ability to analyse operational data and provide clear, decision-ready technical recommendations.
• Strong collaboration skills across grid, contracts, development and asset management teams.
• Degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, energy engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with solar PV and BESS co-location, including shared grid connection and control interfaces.
• Knowledge of the GB BESS market and storage revenue streams.
• Experience with BESS supply, EPC and LTSA contracts and technical performance guarantees.
• Knowledge of battery dispatch, trading, optimisation, degradation and augmentation planning.
• Experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Claude for technical analysis, document review and reporting.
• Chartered or professionally qualified engineer status (CEng or equivalent), or working towards professional accreditation