Senior PV/BESS Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent renewable energy company in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Solar PV/BESS Project Engineer to enhance their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing solar energy designs, managing project documentation, and conducting technical due diligence for utility-scale projects. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a performance-related bonus scheme, casual dress, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus scheme

28 days + bank holiday leave

Pension contribution

Casual dress

Qualifications

• Min 3 years of relevant demonstrable experience.
• Experience in planning and executing utility-scale solar power projects.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy systems.

Responsibilities

• Utilize industry-standard software to advance technical designs.
• Optimize layouts and energy yields through design iterations.
• Lead and support technical due diligence processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

System optimization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

PVsyst

PVCase

Job description

Job Description

Senior Solar PV/BESS Project Engineer

Qair is a leading independent renewable energy company. Our 730+ employees operate over 1 GW of assets in the 20 countries where we are present and are developing a portfolio of more than 30 GW. We are committed to investing in sustainable energy solutions that benefit the planet and its future.

What we can offer you:

-A competitive salary

-Performance-related bonus scheme

-28 days + bank holiday leave

-Pension contribution

-Casual dress

Qair’s Liverpool office is seeking a skilled and experienced senior Solar PV/Battery Energy Storage engineer to join our growing team:

Location: Liverpool City Centre Office (hybrid, four days per week in the office)

Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri

Salary: Competitive

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize industry-standard software to advance technical designs from preliminary to detailed stages.
• Optimize layouts and energy yields through iterating across different equipment and configurations.
• Design in accordance with industry codes and standards, considering feedback from other areas
• Assist in preparing pre- and post-construction documentation.
• Lead and support technical due diligence processes, including engagements with Lenders’ Technical Advisors (LTAs).
• Serve as the technical lead for tender preparation and Request for Quotation (RFQ) development and evaluation.
• Review and define contract technical requirements (e.g., Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC) processes) and establish tracking mechanisms for compliance.
• Conduct on-site verification of installations and testing to ensure alignment with designs, regulations, standards, and internal procedures.
• Coordinate and evaluate pre-construction technical surveys
• Manage relationships with Owner’s Engineers and Independent Connection Providers (ICPs).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related field)
• Experience in planning and executing utility-scale solar power projects
• Proficiency in solar PV design software (i.e. PVsyst and PVCase) with a strong understanding of renewable energy systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and system optimization skills
• Min 3 years of relevant demonstrable experience

If you’re passionate about renewable energy and eager to contribute to impactful renewable energy projects, we’d love to hear from you!