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Lead Engineering Manager - Utility BESS

Why This Role Stands Out:
Step into a pivotal role that marries technical prowess with commercial acumen in the burgeoning field of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). As a Lead Engineering Manager, you will be at the forefront of innovation, driving projects that are essential for the UK's energy future. This position offers the chance to influence key industry stakeholders, optimise project costs, and ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance. Your expertise will not only shape the success of individual projects but also contribute to the broader goal of sustainable energy solutions.

Role Overview:
The Lead Engineering Manager will provide both technical and commercial leadership in high voltage (HV) design, power system modelling, BESS technology, and connection agreements. Commercially, the role involves overseeing contract negotiations, cost optimisation, and risk mitigation, ensuring compliance with UK Grid Code, CUSC, and Grid Connection Agreements to drive project viability and financial success. The successful candidate will have existing relationships with key industry stakeholders and be a team player, ensuring projects meet the highest technical and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Specialist Expertise: Provide specialist expertise in HV design, grid connections, and BESS, supplementing additional expertise through established contractors.
• Technology Selection: Conduct technology and contractor technical reviews for BESS and renewable projects, ensuring compatibility, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Connection Agreements: Offer expertise in grid connection processes with NESO, securing Grid Connection Offers and managing Connection Applications.
• Project Finance: Manage technical due diligence and relationships with Lenders Technical Advisors and Owners Engineers.
• Project Delivery: Oversee contractors' technical compliance obligations and support successful project delivery from design to commissioning.
• Risk Management: Mitigate technical, operational, and commercial risks related to grid integration, substation design, and contracts.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure adherence to UK regulations, Grid Code, and safety standards.

Qualifications and Experience:
Education:

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with related experience.

Experience:

• 10+ years in engineering for energy infrastructure with hands-on design experience.
• Expertise in multiple key areas: substations, HV switchgear, HV protection, bulk earthworks, power system modelling.
• Proven experience in utility-scale BESS or renewable energy projects development and construction.
• Expertise in substation design and UK grid connection processes (National Grid ESO, CUSC, Ofgem).
• Experience engaging with the wider project stakeholder community and discharging permitting conditions, ideally in Scotland.
• Experience negotiating contracts with technology providers and BoP/EPC contractors.
• Communication: Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Key Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving skills in substation design, grid connections, and contract challenges.
• Ability to balance technical and commercial priorities.
• Commitment to renewable energy innovation.
• Proactive and adaptable to dynamic project needs.

This role is a unique blend of technical and commercial leadership, offering a dynamic and impactful career path in the renewable energy sector.
 

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