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Senior Electrical Engineer
£90k - 110k per year
Renewable Energy
UK
London, Greater London, England
Permanent
Hybrid

Piper Maddox is excited to be supporting a rapidly expanding company in the renewable energy sector, focused on advancing clean energy adoption. Our client specialises in simplifying complex, innovative technologies - making them easy to install, user-friendly, environmentally conscious, and visually appealing.

 

They are now looking to grow their team through the hire of a Principal Project Engineer.

Their intelligent energy management system is designed to optimise energy usage, particularly in behind-the-meter applications. Backed by extensive research and development, these smart, sustainable solutions have demonstrated real-world effectiveness and can be deployed quickly and cost-efficiently.

 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing Senior Operations team, where you will take ownership of engineering activities across the full project lifecycle.

 

Role: Principal Project Engineer

Location: London

Salary: £90,000–£110,000

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Leadership: Oversee and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in line with all technical and regulatory requirements.
  • Technical Engineering: Lead the development of electrical designs and schematics, define system components, and review work completed by suppliers and contractors.
  • System Integration: Configure and optimise battery storage, EV charging, and renewable energy systems within an intelligent management platform.
  • Client & Partner Interface: Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients and third-party installers, providing guidance to support seamless project delivery.

 

Required Experience

  • 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in battery energy storage systems (BESS), alongside 10+ years in electrical engineering.
  • Strong understanding of low-voltage electrical systems and supervisory control systems.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex engineering projects, ideally within the energy or infrastructure sectors.
  • Familiarity with grid codes, regulatory frameworks, and best practices for distributed energy resources (DER) and BESS projects.

 

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please get in touch:

i.gilchrist-dick@pipermaddox.com ⭐

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