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11 Mar 2025

Our parent company, LHi Group, releases the 2024 Impact & Sustainability Report

At Piper Maddox, we are proud to be part of LHi Group, a global specialist in talent solutions, and even prouder to share that our parent company has just released its first-ever Impact & Sustainability Report, an exciting milestone that reflects our collective commitment to a more sustainable future. A Year of Progress: Sustainability and Social Responsibility in 2024 For those of us working in clean energy and clean tech recruitment, sustainability is more than just a corporate initiative, it’s at the heart of everything we do. That’s why LHi’s 2024 Impact & Sustainability Report is particularly meaningful. It showcases the group’s outstanding achievements across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, diversity and inclusion efforts, and responsible business growth. Key highlights from the report include: Record-breaking fundraising efforts: LHi Group raised an incredible £26,894 for charitable causes, reinforcing our culture of giving back and driving social impact. Strengthening diversity & inclusion: LHi-IN, our dedicated DEI initiative, expanded to include eight thriving communities, providing a platform for employees to engage, learn, and drive meaningful change. A focus on sustainability: LHi continues to integrate ESG into business decisions, from internal policies to industry partnerships, ensuring we contribute to a cleaner, greener future. Empowering women in leadership: The launch of the Women’s Sales Board marked a major step toward achieving 50/50 gender representation in leadership within five years. Technology-driven impact: AI-powered recruitment solutions enhance our ability to connect top talent with organisations making a difference in clean energy and beyond. What this means for Clean Energy talent solutions For us at Piper Maddox, this report reaffirms our mission: To power the clean energy transition by connecting the best talent with the companies leading the charge. With LHi doubling down on ESG commitments and sustainable recruitment, we are better positioned than ever to support clients and candidates who share our passion for a net-zero future. As we step into 2025, we are excited to align with LHi’s key strategic goals: Expanding sustainable recruitment practices to ensure we place candidates in roles that drive real environmental impact. Enhancing AI-driven hiring solutions to streamline the recruitment process and deliver even greater value to clients and candidates. Growing our presence in high-demand clean energy and clean tech markets, particularly in North America, where investment in renewables and grid transformation is accelerating. Looking Ahead The release of LHi Group’s Impact Report is more than just a reflection on the past, it’s a commitment to the future. At Piper Maddox, we are proud to be part of an organisation that prioritises sustainability, DEI, and responsible business practices. We invite our clients, candidates, and industry partners to explore the full LHi Group Impact & Sustainability Report.

BESS Engineer

£60k - 80k per year

Energy Storage

London, Greater London, England

Permanent

Hybrid

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Job Title: BESS Engineer

Location: London or Edinburgh

Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid working pattern.

Salary: £80,000 DOE

Piper Maddox are working with a leading pan-European renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) who are seeking a BESS Engineer to join its growing team. They boast an immense pipeline of over 9GW across multiple technologies, and over 3.4GW of advanced BESS projects.

Role Summary

The BESS Engineer will play a key role in supporting the full lifecycle of battery storage projects, from feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning, and operations. Working with internal teams, suppliers, and contractors, you will ensure projects are technically robust, commercially sound, and successfully delivered.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and develop knowledge of BESS technologies, equipment, and design options
Support development teams with project layouts, feasibility, and constructability reviews
Coordinate technical queries with suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants
Assist with commissioning processes and troubleshooting during delivery
Prepare efficient designs for standalone and co-located solar/BESS projects
Optimise design and cost across EPC categories

Required Skills & Experience

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline
3+ years of experience in renewable energy, ideally BESS

This is an excellent chance to join a leading renewable energy company and work on projects across their entire portfolio. If you think this role is for you, please apply!

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