Job Description
The Company
An established and fast-growing renewable energy IPP is seeking a Lead Storage Engineer to support the development and delivery of utility-scale BESS and Solar PV projects.
This is an opportunity to join a well-capitalised platform with an active development pipeline and a strong track record across the UK and Europe.
The Role
Reporting into the EPC leadership team, you will provide electrical engineering expertise across development, tendering, design review and construction support.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide electrical engineering input across development, construction and asset delivery teams.
* Lead and support conceptual design studies, feasibility assessments and technical due diligence for PV and BESS projects.
* Prepare and manage Employer’s Requirements for electrical works for tender processes.
* Review and audit contractor (EPC/ICP/EBOP) designs to ensure compliance with ERs and grid requirements.
* Evaluate electrical designs
* Support grid connection strategy, reviewing DNO/TSO requirements and grid agreements.
* Collaborate with procurement teams to specify key electrical equipment.
* Drive standardisation and optimisation initiatives to reduce CAPEX and OPEX.
* Provide technical support during construction and coordinate resolution of site-related electrical design issues.
* Mentor and support junior engineers where required.
Your Profile
* BEng (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
* 8+ years’ experience in renewable energy project design and/or construction.
* Strong understanding of grid connections for power generation projects.
* Experience with PV and/or BESS plant design.
* Proficiency with electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, PowerFactory or equivalent).
* Experience reviewing electrical schematics and technical documentation.
* Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness (ability to link design decisions to CAPEX/OPEX impact).
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing IPP environment.