Senior Project Engineer - EPC

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

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy seeks a Senior Project Engineer to design large-scale projects. The role involves supporting engineering teams globally, focusing on BESS and Solar PV designs, and requires strong engineering credentials and team leadership experience.

Benefits

Company events

Pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Master's program in engineering, ideally in Renewables.
• Professional engineering background – Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or similar.
• Able to attend UK office regularly and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop BESS designs for tenders and construction.
• Provide systems design input into strategic bids and proposals.
• Support project preparation of Bill of Quantities.

Skills

Team player

Passion for energy sector

Knowledge of design standards

Education

Master’s program in engineering

Tools

PV Case

AutoCAD

PV Syst

PV Sol

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Senior Project Engineer - EPC, Newport, Wales

Client: Ethical Power

Location: Newport, Wales, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

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 new 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 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 delivering at least 5 projects in the UK of the size of 50MW, 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 on 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 efforts 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 engineering background – Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or 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
• Benefits include company events, pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increases with long service)