Consulting Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems; BESS
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Engineering
Energy Engineer, Electrical Engineering -
Energy/Power Generation
Energy Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy
Salary: GBP
45000 - GBP
90000 per annum + + Bonus + Company Benefits
Consulting Engineer – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Employment type: Permanent, full-time
Location: Manchester – Hybrid working, with travel across the UK, Ireland and occasionally Europe required.
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience + bonus scheme of up to 20% of salary + benefits.
For reference, salary grades for this role typically range from £45,000 to £90,000, with the upper end reserved for senior, highly experienced engineers.
The Company/Role
We are working with a leading technical consultancy specialising in energy infrastructure, with over 35 years of experience delivering projects across the UK and Ireland.
They are looking for a Consulting Engineer with experience in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to join their growing renewables team in Mnachester.
You will support a varied portfolio of battery storage projects, including large-scale installations and developments combining solar PV and battery storage. Working with developers, investors, lenders and asset owners, you will provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle, from early-stage feasibility and due diligence through to design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of technical work streams and, depending on experience, progress into managing the delivery of large and complex energy storage projects.
Candidates with direct BESS experience are preferred, although those with relevant renewable energy experience and a strong interest in developing their expertise in battery storage will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical consultancy across battery storage and renewable energy projects.
- Undertake feasibility studies, technical assessments and design reviews.
- Support technical due diligence for renewable energy investments and project financing.
- Review electrical drawings, technical specifications, models and functional descriptions.
- Identify and assess technical risks relating to system design, installation and project delivery.
- Support procurement, construction, commissioning and testing activities.
- Prepare high-quality technical reports and recommendations for clients.
- Work with developers, investors, lenders and asset owners throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage technical work streams and contribute to project management activities, as appropriate.
- Attend client meetings, site visits and factory acceptance tests across the UK, Ireland and occasionally Europe.
- A relevant degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy or a related discipline.
- Previous experience within renewable energy, ideally involving battery energy storage systems (BESS) within a commercial/utility scale projects.
- Experience in technical consultancy or project management during the development, construction or operational phases of energy projects.
- Experience producing feasibility studies, design reviews and technical reports.
- Understanding of the technical risks associated with solar PV and battery storage projects.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, models, specifications and technical documentation.
- Strong analytical, report-writing and communication skills.
- Knowledge of construction contracts and their application to renewable energy projects.
- Willingness to travel across the UK, Ireland and occasionally the EU.
- Existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing energy consultancy working on technically challenging renewable energy projects.
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