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Senior Development / Project Engineer - Utility Scale BESS
London
80,000 - 100,000 (DOE) + BUPA Private Healthcare + 28 Days Holiday + Enhanced Pension
Are you a development engineer with experience working on renewable / power generation infrastructure, eager to enhance your career and take ownership on the technical development of prestigious renewable infrastructure?
On offer is the chance to join a dynamic team of industry experts passionate about the drive to net zero, where you will be instrumental to the delivery of utility-scale battery storage projects across the globe and future success of the business.
This multifaceted organisation are a major contributor in the drive towards net zero, specialising in the development, delivery and asset management of critical battery energy storage system (BESS) infrastructure. They have the expertise and capability to deliver scalable projects efficiently and effectively, with 1GWh under construction and a substantial multi-gigawatt pipeline worldwide. As a result, they now wish to expand their highly skilled project development team to continue their upward trajectory.
In this role, the senior engineer will take the lead on the technical development of international utility-scale battery storage projects from early stage to financial close. You will carry out initial electrical designs and site layout, prepare project documentation, coordinate with global teams, negotiate with international contractors and equipment suppliers, lead technical due diligence with buyers and banks, and manage permit applications to reach ready-to-build status. This role will be predominantly based in the central London office, with frequent international travel.
This role would suit a senior engineer with proven experience working on the technical development of renewable or power generation infrastructure (e.g. BESS, Solar, Gas Turbines, Wind). You will hold a relevant engineering degree (electrical, mechanical, power etc) and have good knowledge of electrical engineering concepts. It is essential that you are flexible to travel internationally as required.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact to renewable energy infrastructure on an international scale, where you will drive the technical delivery of cutting-edge BESS projects and stamp your mark within a dynamic renewable energy facilitator.
The Role:
- Lead international BESS projects through technical development to financial close
- Carry out initial site layout and electrical design
- Develop complex project requirements and documentation, such as major equipment, balance of plant, optimiser, O&M
- Negotiate with international suppliers and contractors
- Lead technical due diligence with buyers and banks
- Manage permit applications with planning department
- Based in central London office (minimum 3 days office based) - international travel required
The Person:
- Seasoned engineer with experience in the development of renewable or power generation infrastructure (Solar, BESS, Wind, Gas Turbines etc)
- Good knowledge of electrical engineering concepts
- Degree in relevant engineering discipline (electrical, mechanical, power or similar)
- Commutable to central London and flexible to travel internationally when required
Job Reference: BBBH(phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Gabrielle Peters at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
