Senior BESS Engineer - Utility-Scale Energy Storage

WSP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead technical and project delivery for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the energy sector across the UK. You will drive feasibility, development and due diligence while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.

We value Chartered Engineer progression, strong BESS deployment knowledge, and the ability to engage with clients to secure future work across landmark projects within our global energy practice.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant engineering, technical or scientific discipline, preferably a post-graduation in subjects related to the renewable energy sector,
• An in-depth technical, commercial, and field knowledge regarding BESS technologies and their deployment.
• Strong knowledge of emerging BESS technologies and the international market,
• Strong knowledge of the BESS market and its key clients
• Experience in developing UK utility-scale sites at any stage (experience from multiple stages would be preferred),
• Capability to manage projects and lead a team of multi-disciplinary engineers,
• Preferably have “Chartered Engineer” status or l progressing towards achieving Chartered status
• Ability to engage directly with clients for the delivery of projects and to build positive relationship to support securing future work,
• Attention to detail; ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering high-quality technical services for feasibility, development, owner’s engineer, and technical due diligence assignments focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Experience in utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects.
• Providing technical input to BESS developments at each stage of the project development lifecycle, including their integration with other electrical or generating plants as necessary.
• Training, supervising, and reviewing the work of junior and middle-level engineers and being responsible for the level of quality of their work.
• Advising clients on the project development and execution processes, including key stages, timescales, and risks.
• Leading and supporting the project and interface management between engineering and environmental disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil, control & instrumentation, planning, environmental, etc).
• Drafting and reviewing technical specifications, e.g. employer’s requirements, evaluating tenders, and supporting negotiations for the appointments of contractors.
• Carrying out client engagement activities, including reviewing enquiries and preparing proposals for prospective projects.

Skills

BESS knowledge

Project leadership

Team supervision

Client engagement

UK utility-scale experience

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status or progress

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead technical and project delivery for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the energy sector across the UK. You will drive feasibility, development and due diligence while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.

We value Chartered Engineer progression, strong BESS deployment knowledge, and the ability to engage with clients to secure future work across landmark projects within our global energy practice.