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Renewable Energy Project Engineer

£70k - 80k per year

Renewable Energy

United Kingdom

Permanent

Hybrid

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NEW ROLE | Renewable Energy Project Engineer

Piper Maddox is partnering with one of the UK’s leading specialists in the Battery Energy Storage space. Their mission is to deliver safe energy storage solutions to future generations on a global scale. They are now looking to expand their team through the hire of a Renewable Energy Project Engineer.

As a Renewable Energy Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the development and construction of the company’s portfolio of battery energy storage projects. This role will report into the Technical Lead, where you will work in a multi-disciplinary team to bring projects through the development phases and to completion as well as ensuring interfaces with stakeholders are clearly defined and effectively managed.

Location: London

Salary: Up to £80,000

Key Responsibilities –

Lead design reviews, quality assurance processes, and acceptance activities.
Prepare, assess, and optimise project designs - including site layouts, system sizing, and equipment selection - through both direct engineering work and management of external consultants.
Manage technical interfaces in the development stage with statutory consultees, agencies and network operators (distribution and transmission), permitting authorities such as highways agency, environment agency etc.
Work with the EMEA Technical Lead, development team, product engineering, and procurement teams to develop and consistently implement project design and equipment standards that support project cost, quality, and performance objectives.

Skills & Experience –

Qualifications in engineering (electrical or civil preferred).
Minimum 3 years' work experience in the energy industry in project development, engineering consulting or construction.
Knowledge of Battery Energy Storage System design, control, and performance requirements.
Understanding of power generation equipment their associated standards such as substations, transformers, power converters, SCADA systems, fire detection and suppression systems.

This is a great opportunity to join a leading international company with in house energy trading capabilities so not one to miss!

Please get in touch: i.gilchrist-dick@pipermaddox.com ⭐

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