Senior PV/BESS Project Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent renewable energy firm is looking for a Senior Solar PV/BESS Project Engineer in Liverpool. The role offers the chance to work on innovative solar projects within a hybrid work environment, focusing on optimization and technical leadership. Candidates should have a solid engineering background and a passion for renewable energy.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

28 days + bank holiday leave

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum 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 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-Solving

System Optimization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

PVsyst

PVCase

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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 20 countries and are developing more than 30 GW of projects.

We are committed to investing in sustainable energy solutions that benefit the planet and its future.

What we can offer you:

• Performance-related bonus scheme
• 28 days + bank holiday leave
• Pension contribution

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

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.
• Minimum 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!