Technical Director BESS in London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment agency is looking for a Technical Director in London to lead BESS projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, expertise in HV design, and experience in contract negotiations. This role offers a hybrid work model, requiring 2-3 days per week in the London office. Join a dynamic team focused on the future of renewable energy.

Qualifications

• Engineered for energy infrastructure with hands-on design experience.
• Proficient in Substation design and UK grid connection processes.
• Successful experience negotiating contracts with technology providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for HV design power system modelling.
• Oversee contract negotiations ensuring cost optimisation.
• Ensure compliance with UK Grid code and project viability.

Skills

HV design

Grid connection

Contract negotiation

Technical leadership

Power system modelling

Education

Bachelor's of Electrical Engineering

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Overview

Taylor Hopkinson are proudly engaged with our industry-leading client who are looking for a UK renewable-energy project experienced Technical Director to join the team and lead on their BESS projects throughout the UK.

Role

• Provide technical and commercial leadership for HV design power system modelling, BESS technology and Connection agreements
• Oversee contract negotiations and ensure cost optimisation and risk mitigation related to grid integration, substation design, and contracts
• Ensure compliance with UK Grid code, CUSC and Grid Connection Agreements to drive project's viability and financial success
• Youll provide your own specialist expertise, ideally within HV design, grid connections and BESS, and supplement additional expertise required through established contractor
• Undertake technology and contractor technical reviews for BESS and renewable projects, ensuring compatibility, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance
• Manage technical due diligence and the relationship with Lenders Technical Advisors and Owners Engineers

Requirements

• Bachelors of Electrical Engineering with related experience
• Demonstrable success in engineering for energy infrastructure including hands-on design experience
• Expertise in multiple of the following key areas: Substations, HV switchgear, HV protection, bulk earthworks and power system modelling
• Able to balance Technical and Commercial priorities
• Expertise in Substation design and UK grid connection processes ( Grid ESO, CUSC)
• Successful experience negotiating contracts with technology providers and BoP/EPC contractors
• Able to work on a hybrid model from the London office (roughly 2-3 days per week in office)

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