Energy Storage Jobs in the UK

Energy Storage Jobs in the UK

Energy storage jobs in the UK are emerging as a critical component of the country's transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy system. As renewable energy sources like wind and solar become increasingly prevalent, the need for efficient energy storage solutions to manage intermittency and ensure grid stability has grown significantly. This has led to a surge in demand for skilled professionals across various aspects of energy storage technology, including battery systems, pumped hydro storage, compressed air energy storage, and hydrogen storage. Roles in this sector span from research and development, engineering, and manufacturing to project management, installation, and maintenance. Additionally, opportunities exist in policy development, regulatory compliance, and energy market analysis related to energy storage deployment. With the UK government's commitment to achieving ambitious carbon reduction targets and promoting innovation in clean energy technologies, the energy storage sector is poised for continued growth, offering promising career prospects for individuals passionate about advancing the transition to a low-carbon future.

Latest Jobs

Substation Project Engineer

Remote - United Kingdom

Substation Project Engineer Base Location: Home Based - Attendance on site/factory visits/office attendance = infrequent, less than 1 per month if at all. Working Pattern: Full Time (40 hours per week) Length of contract: 6 months Essential Qualifications/skill set required: - Candidates must be degree qualified electrical engineers to be considered for this role. - Previous Transmission experience required. - A minimum of 3+ Years substation project engineer experience up to 400kV - Proven experience in high-voltage substation design, operation, and maintenance. - Proficiency in project management - Strong understanding of health and safety regulations - Ideal candidate UK Transmission Experience Previous experience with SSE, Grid or Scottish Power highly desirable Primary Design experience Experience in reviewing design deliverables and substation layouts. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: - Creating outline scope, site location plans, primary plant layout and Single Line Diagrams for new build and asset replacement type projects, operating up to 400kV. - Reviewing contractor/consultants detailed designs and witnessing Factory Acceptance Testing. - Implementing safety by design principles to ensure that engineering and safety risks are adequately controlled. - Support site and operational teams to ensure the quality of installations, with minimal risk to Network security. - Evaluate tenders and procure and manage specialist services from consultants

Contracts Manager

Hybrid - United Kingdom

Contracts Manager Base Location: Flexible working – Typically 50% of time in office or at site (Scotland based) Working Pattern: Full Time (40 hours per week) Length of contract: 12 months The role An exciting opportunity has arisen for Contract Managers to join our Procurement and Commercial (P&C) team. Reporting to the Procurement & Commercial Manager, you will provide the necessary pre and post contract procurement and commercial support to some the largest projects within the business. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within the project portfolio and contribute to the continued growth of this area of the business. This role would someone from a Quantity Surveying background with experience working either Client or Contractor side, no specific experience working in Energy sector is required but would be advantageous You will - Support P&C Manager / Senior CM in negotiating contract T&C’s for projects of significant value (from £50M to £500M) and subsequent commercial management of the delivery phase. - Negotiate contract prices and ensure all contract prices can be substantiated and provide value for money to consumers. - Have extensive demonstrable stakeholder engagement and management skills are essential, as is the ability to influence, lead and resolve disputes together with problem solving. - Be involved in cost and forecast management via regular cost reporting and ensuring change management procedures are adhered to, payment and expenditure management, Cost estimating. - Provide robust post contract commercial management which will support the project goals and objectives including negotiating/agreeing compensation events and ensuring that the core principles of the Commercial Manual are being implemented. - Comply with all safety policies and procedures, promote safety and safe working practices both internally and externally to improve safety performance. You have - A Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification and ideally have or be working towards professional membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS or CICES. - Experience of estimating, sourcing management, cost & budget management, and contract administration - Experience of drafting and interpreting commercial contracts together with knowledge of Standard Form construction contracts and bespoke contract arrangements. Experience of working with NEC.

Senior Contracts Manager

Hybrid - United Kingdom

Senior Contracts Manager Base Location: Flexible working – Typically 50% of time in office or at site (Scotland based) Working Pattern: Full Time (40 hours per week) Length of contract: 12 months The role An exciting opportunity has arisen for Senior Contract Managers to join our Procurement and Commercial (P&C) team. Reporting to the Procurement & Commercial Manager, you will provide the necessary pre and post contract procurement and commercial support to some the largest projects within the business. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within the project portfolio and contribute to the continued growth of this area of the business. This role would someone from a Quantity Surveying background with experience working either Client or Contractor side, no specific experience working in Energy sector is required but would be advantageous. You will • Be negotiating contract T&C’s for projects of significant value (from £50M to £500M) and subsequent commercial management of the delivery phase. This will include management of commercial staff. • Negotiate contract prices and ensure all contract prices can be substantiated and provide value for money to consumers. • Have extensive demonstrate stakeholder engagement and management skills are essential, as is the ability to influence, lead and resolve disputes together with problem solving. • Deal with cost and forecast management via regular cost reporting and ensuring change management procedures are adhered to, Payment and expenditure management, Cost estimating. • Provide robust post contract commercial management which will support the project goals and objectives including negotiating/agreeing compensation events and ensuring that the core principles of the Commercial Manual are being implemented. • Support the Procurement and Commercial Manager in providing a world class procurement and commercial service. You will have • A degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification and ideally have or be working towards professional membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS or CICES. • Knowledge and understanding of commercial governance arrangements for the development and execution of large capital projects together with commercial, contract or cost experience in delivering projects. • Experience of estimating, sourcing management, cost & budget management and contract administration • Experience of drafting and interpreting commercial contracts together with knowledge of Standard Form construction contracts and bespoke contract arrangements. Experience of working with NEC Contracts.

Offshore Wind

Project Accountant

Hamburg - Germany

We are supporting a leading international offshore wind developer in the recruitment of a Project Accountant to join their Hamburg-based team. This is an opportunity to apply your financial expertise within a high-impact, large-scale renewable energy environment and contribute directly to the delivery of critical clean energy infrastructure. Overview The organisation is currently delivering one of the largest offshore wind farms in the German Baltic Sea, which has recently secured its construction and operations permit (a major milestone for this landmark renewable energy project). With an installed capacity of circa 1 GW, the offshore wind farm will generate approximately 4 TWh of green electricity annually, supplying around one million households. Scheduled for commissioning later this decade, the project will play a significant role in Germany’s energy transition and set new benchmarks for sustainable infrastructure and innovation. Our client is an established global developer with more than 20 years of offshore wind expertise, covering the full project lifecycle from early-stage development through construction and long-term operations. You will join an international, purpose-driven team of over 300 professionals, where collaboration, ownership, safety, and integrity are central to how projects are delivered. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Compliance Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS Ensure data integrity, general ledger reconciliation, and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls Financial Analysis & Forecasting Provide P&L and balance sheet analysis Deliver variance explanations and support cash flow forecasting and project funding requirements Project Accounting & Collaboration Work closely with project management, controlling, procurement, and contract management teams Ensure accurate cost allocation, milestone payments, invoice approvals, and project cost tracking Audit & Stakeholder Management Act as a key contact for auditors, tax consultants, and internal stakeholders Support audits, compliance activities, documentation, and intercompany clarifications Team Support & Closing Activities Provide guidance to junior accounting team members Assist with month-end and year-end closing, including audit preparation and documentation Requirements Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or completed commercial training with relevant further qualifications Certified Accountant Qualification advantageous but not mandatory Circa 8–10 years of professional experience in finance or accounting, ideally within an international, project-based environment Strong closing expertise in accordance with HGB and IFRS Solid foundational tax knowledge Proven experience in project accounting and financial reporting Experience within Energy, Renewables, Wind, Construction, or Infrastructure Sectors is Highly Beneficial Fluency/Native German speaking & Fluency in English is mandatory

Subsea

Shift Supervisor - Trenching & ROV

Ireland - Ireland

Position: Shift Supervisor System: Trencher & SMD WROV SoW: Post-lay burial (Trenching & jetting), survey Mob Date: approx. early April Duration: approx. 6 weeks Location: Ireland Required Certificates Passport Seamans Book Offshore Medical Offshore Survival Right to work in the EU Required Experience: Previous experience operating Work Class ROVs and Trenchers for cable installation projects is essential.

Solar

ICP Engineer

U.K - United Kingdom

Job Title: ICP Engineer Location: United Kingdom The Role Our Client is recruiting for a Grid Connection Project Manager to support Grid Connection on their PV projects in UK. The successful candidate will be the primary technical interface between the EPC, ICP subcontractor, and DNO/IDNO, managing all grid-connection related communications & approvals. Responsibilities Define, control, and maintain the technical scope, standards, and interfaces for contestable works, including clear demarcation of contestable vs non-contestable scope and adoption requirements. Manage ICP contracts, and assure subcontractor performance against agreed programme, quality, safety, compliance, and NERS accreditation requirements, including review of resourcing and competencies. Lead technical assurance of all ICP deliverables, reviewing and approving HV/LV designs, SLDs, protection philosophies, earthing, cable calculations, and ensuring compliance with ENA, DNO/IDNO, G99/G100, BS, and client standards. Coordinate and close out design reviews, comments, revisions, and technical queries, ensuring timely approvals to protect project schedule and avoid downstream delays. Oversee G99 submissions, technical conditions, commissioning stages, and acceptance, including review of protection settings, relay testing, and commissioning documentation. Monitor and technically supervise construction, testing, commissioning, and energisation activities, ensuring compliance with approved designs, programme milestones, and outage constraints. Manage technical risk, change control, and pre-energisation close-out, driving resolution of issues that could impact safety, programme, or energisation readiness. Identify and implement value engineering and cost-optimisation opportunities within the ICP scope, while supporting EPC project managers with grid-related programme planning, sequencing, and milestone delivery. Budget management during project construction Working with the planning and design team to establish the best solutions Working with the commercial team to ensure contractual terms meet our client requirements and commercial needs.

Solar

Service Manager

Remote - UK - United Kingdom

A well‑established and rapidly evolving organisation within the renewable energy sector is seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead its UK after‑sales service operations. The company is undergoing significant growth, supported by major investments in technology, organisational development, and new product innovation. To strengthen its position in the solar inverter market, it is expanding its UK service leadership capabilities. This role will play a critical part in ensuring high service quality, customer satisfaction, and technical excellence across residential, commercial, and utility‑scale PV projects. Role Overview The Service Manager will oversee all after‑sales service activities related to solar inverter products for the UK market. Acting as the main point of contact between customers, service partners, and internal technical teams, the successful candidate will ensure swift resolution of issues, regulatory compliance, and a consistently high customer experience. This position also supports continuous improvement efforts and contributes to long‑term service strategy. Key Responsibilities Lead and continuously enhance after‑sales service operations for solar inverter products in the UK. Manage, mentor, and support internal service engineers and external service partners. Oversee troubleshooting, repairs, replacements, and commissioning support activities. Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues and customer concerns. Track and report on key service KPIs including response times, resolution times, customer satisfaction, and warranty costs. Coordinate warranty processes, RMA activities, and spare‑parts planning. Deliver technical training and support to customers, installers, and partners. Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, and R&D to communicate field insights and improve product reliability. Contribute to the development of service strategy and ongoing process improvements. Candidate Profile Qualifications & Experience Degree or technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power Electronics, or a related field. 5+ years’ experience in service, technical support, or field engineering roles, ideally within solar PV, inverters, or similar sectors. Strong technical understanding of solar inverter systems and PV plant operations. Demonstrated experience managing teams or service partners. Good knowledge of the UK solar market and regulatory landscape. Excellent customer‑facing and problem‑solving skills. Willingness to travel across the UK when required. Skills & Competencies Technical aptitude with strong analytical abilities. Effective people‑leadership and communication skills. Customer‑focused mindset. Ability to work independently and collaborate cross‑functionally. Proficiency with CRM and service-management systems.

Mechanical Project Manager

Belgium - Belgium

As a Mechanical Project Manager, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of complex projects, overseeing all aspects of planning, organisation, scheduling, and implementation. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and subject‑matter experts to ensure high‑quality, innovative project outcomes. Demonstrated experience delivering mechanical projects from pre‑construction through commissioning and handover, within agreed timelines and budget parameters. Advantageous experience managing combined Mechanical and Electrical project scopes. Strong commercial and contractual acumen, including a solid understanding of project P&L performance. Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop a cross‑functional project team. Skills and Requirements Minimum of 5 years’ post‑qualification experience. A relevant third‑level qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or an equivalent discipline. Strong IT proficiency, including familiarity with project scheduling tools and CSA‑related activities. Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a cross‑functional team environment. Previous experience delivering medium‑ to large‑scale building services projects. Healthcare project experience is beneficial but not essential. Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Senior Project Manager (Mechanical)

Belgium - Belgium

LSP Renewables are partnered with a leading Data Centre organisation within the engineering and infrastructure sector, and have an urgent need for an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of major mechanical projects. The role requires working closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and industry specialists to drive high‑performance outcomes across all project phases - from pre‑construction through commissioning and final handover. Key Responsibilities Deliver complex mechanical projects on time, within budget, and in line with client expectations. Manage and coordinate combined mechanical works, with experience in this area considered a distinct advantage. Maintain strong commercial and contractual awareness, including effective oversight of project P&L performance. Lead, develop, and mentor a cross‑functional project team, ensuring high standards of technical performance and collaboration. Skills & Requirements A relevant third‑level qualification (Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or similar) is desirable but not essential. A trade background in mechanical disciplines would be advantageous. Strong understanding of mechanical maintenance requirements within a building services environment is essential. A minimum of 3–5 years’ leadership experience, or significant engineering/project management experience in a team‑based environment. Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing, and presentation skills. Proven leadership capability, including the ability to coach and mentor both technical and non‑technical team members. Comfortable working within a dynamic, results‑oriented environment with the flexibility to manage shifting priorities. Strong IT proficiency across standard business and project management tools. Demonstrable experience in leading engineering or project management initiatives.

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