Senior Project Engineer - EPC

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Senior/Lead Project Engineer to oversee the design of large-scale solar and BESS projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering major projects, strong communication skills, and a passion for sustainability, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

25% Bonus potential

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Private medical insurance

Company events

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Master's Program in engineering, ideally in Renewables.
• Experience in BESS and solar PV designs for large scale multi MWs.
• Knowledge of relevant software tools like AutoCAD and PV Syst.

Responsibilities

• Develop BESS and solar PV designs for Tenders and Construction.
• Coordinate with internal resources and support engineering projects.
• Attend monthly project meetings and site visits when required.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

BESS design experience

Solar PV design experience

Knowledge of design standards

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PV Syst

PV Sol

PV Case

Job description

Job Description

Senior/Lead Project Engineer - EPC

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 new territories. As a market-leading turnkey solutions providers, 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 sustainable and responsible manner. We are an equal-rights employer, prioritising safety of our staff and offering development opportunities and a fair and supportive working environment.

The Lead role, requires at least 3 years of leading a team of engineers and to have delivered at least 5 projects in the UK of the size of 50MW. This includes BESS projects.

Role Summary

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

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

Main Responsibilities

• Develop BESS designs for Tenders and Construction (UK and international)
• Develop Solar PV designs for Tenders and Construction (UK and international)
• Systems design input into strategic bids / proposals / developments and planning applications
• Co-ordinate with internal resources
• Participating in monthly project meetings
• Support the projects preparing Bill of Quantities
• Support the projects on engineering, attending site visits when required
• Work very closely to the Design Manager/Lead Project Engineer and Tendering Team
• Work with the UK other design teams to support the wider business as required.

Person Specification

Essential

• Graduate from a Master Program in engineering, ideally in Renewables
• Team Player and passionate about the Energy Sector
• BESS & solar PV design experience (large scale multi MWs)
• Professional Engineering academic background – 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 all the relevant design and building standards and protocols
• Comfortable in fast paced, high growth environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to attend company’s UK office regularly and travel to UK as required, and be effective working remotely

Benefits

• Company events
• Pension
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increases with long service)
• 25% Bonus potential
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Private medical insurance