Technical Manager BESS

Andersen James Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK EPC contractor is seeking an experienced BESS Technical Manager to join its Energy division. The role encompasses key responsibilities in major energy projects, overseeing technical coordination during various project phases including business development, procurement, and commissioning. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background and experience delivering utility-scale BESS projects, ensuring compliance with UK grid requirements. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a benefits package including holidays and life cover.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Life cover

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering background in utility-scale BESS projects.
• Experience in EPC, technical advisory or owner’s engineer environment.
• Ability to deliver projects from concept to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Support business development aligning tender responses with requirements.
• Coordinate BESS tender submissions and client communications.
• Provide ongoing technical expertise during project delivery.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Technical Risk Assessment

Bid Submission

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng / MEng)

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred

Job description

BESS Technical Manager

I am working with a leading UK EPC contractor operating at the forefront of the energy transition market and are seeking an experienced BESS Technical Manager to join its Energy division. The organisation delivers large-scale projects across Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar PV, hydrogen, and is looking for a technical leader to support its continued growth.

This role is central to the end-to-end delivery of major energy projects, providing technical oversight and coordination through business development, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.

Pre-Construction Responsibilities

• Support business development teams to ensure tender responses align with client expectations, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
• Coordinate and contribute to the preparation of BESS tender submissions.
• Act as the Pre-Construction Project Manager, liaising with clients, designers and technical leads to ensure compliance with client requirements, regulations and the UK Grid Code.
• Lead technical risk assessments and value engineering to ensure designs are affordable, practical and operationally robust.
• Develop detailed testing and commissioning strategies, including acceptance criteria.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, ICPs, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review technical specifications and scopes of work, including SCADA and other key packages.
• Coordinate bid evaluations and support EPC planning and cost estimation as the BESS SME.

Construction & Commissioning Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing technical expertise to Project Managers during project delivery.
• Respond to technical queries from clients, suppliers and internal teams.
• Review and approve vendor technical submissions and drawings.
• Participate in design reviews, FATs and quality assurance activities.
• Carry out site visits to ensure installation quality and promote a strong safety culture.
• Oversee the preparation, review and approval of handover and as-built documentation.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background and a broad understanding of the full lifecycle of utility‑scale BESS EPC projects. They will be confident coordinating multidisciplinary teams and operating in client‑facing environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng / MEng), HNC, or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred.

Experience

• Professional experience within an EPC, technical advisory or owner’s engineer environment.
• Experience delivering utility‑scale BESS projects.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects from concept to commissioning.
• Strong understanding of UK grid compliance and connection processes.
• Experience with electrical testing, FAT / SAT and commissioning protocols for BESS, PCS and Balance of plant.
• Strong communication skills and experience coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Salary

DOE

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holiday + Life cover + holiday purchase scheme

Flexible working with options to work from home / in the office depending on your preference.

To apply please send your most up to date CV to be considered, my client is looking to review cvs and start the interview process via teams before the xmas break.