Senior Project Engineer - EPC

JR United Kingdom; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company seeks a Lead Project Engineer to oversee and deliver large-scale solar and BESS projects. The role demands a minimum of three years' experience, proficiency in relevant software tools, and a commitment to sustainable practices in a fast-paced environment. The position offers extensive opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team.

Benefits

Company events

Pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Master’s program in engineering, ideally in Renewables.
• Professional background in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy / Power Systems Engineering (or similar).
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop BESS and Solar PV designs for tenders and construction.
• Coordinate with internal resources and participate in monthly project meetings.
• Support project preparation of Bill of Quantities.

Skills

Team player

Passion for Energy Sector

Knowledge of PV Case

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Knowledge of PV Syst

Knowledge of PV Sol

Education

Master’s in Engineering (Renewables)

Job description

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Client:

Ethical Power

Location:

Bradley Stoke, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Ethical Power is the UK’s only vertically integrated renewables company. Over the past few years, we’ve been expanding quickly, offering a wider range of services, reaching new sectors and territories. As a market-leading turnkey solutions provider, we design and deliver major and complex projects within the renewable energy sector. We are one of the largest utility-scale battery energy storage systems installers in the UK and have delivered over 1.2GW of BESS capacity. We are an ethical brand, fostering collaborative work and focused on delivering feasible solutions in a sustainable and responsible manner. We are an equal-rights employer, prioritising staff safety, development opportunities, and a fair, supportive working environment.

The Lead role requires at least 3 years of experience leading a team of engineers and delivering at least 5 projects in the UK of 50MW size, including BESS projects.

Role Summary

This is a key role for the UK EPC engineering design hub, supporting colleagues in the UK and internationally.

You’ll take a Project Engineering role in the effective design of large-scale ground-mount solar projects, BESS, and other technologies, working closely with the engineering team.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop BESS designs for tenders and construction (UK and international)
• Develop Solar PV designs for tenders and construction (UK and international)
• Provide systems design input into strategic bids, proposals, developments, and planning applications
• Coordinate with internal resources
• Participate in monthly project meetings
• Support project preparation of Bill of Quantities
• Support engineering aspects on-site visits when required
• Work closely with the Design Manager/Lead Project Engineer and Tendering Team
• Collaborate with other UK design teams to support the wider business

Person Specification

• Graduate from a Master’s program in engineering, ideally in Renewables
• Team player passionate about the Energy Sector
• Professional background in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy / Power Systems Engineering (or similar)
• Knowledge of relevant software tools: PV Case, AutoCAD, PV Syst, PV Sol, etc.
• Keen to learn relevant design and building standards and protocols
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Able to attend the UK office regularly and travel as required, effective working remotely
• Company events
• Pension
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increases with long service)