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Development Engineer - BESS and Renewable Energy
Requirements
Requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in UK renewables or power infrastructure. Must possess strong LV/MV/HV knowledge and expertise in grid connection processes and technical design review.
Job Description
Development Engineer - BESS / Renewable Energy (Hybrid)
Join a fast-growing renewable energy developer and play a hands-on role delivering cutting-edge projects across the UK. This is your chance to shape projects from concept to delivery and accelerate the transition to net-zero.
What you'll do
- Lead electrical input on early-stage projects: feasibility, capacity optimisation, layouts
- Drive grid connection applications and negotiations with DNOs & National Grid
- Review and challenge connection offers, technical specs, and compliance (G99/G100, Grid Code)
- Develop high-level designs (SLDs, protection, earthing) and define employer's requirements
- Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities that impact project value
- Manage consultants, OEMs, and EPCs-ensuring technical and commercial alignment
- Support due diligence, tenders, and supplier selection
What you'll bring
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related)
- Experience in UK renewables, power or energy infrastructure
- Strong LV/MV/HV knowledge and grid connection expertise
- Confidence reviewing technical designs and influencing key decisions
- Commercial awareness with solid engineering judgement
Why join?
- Work on high-impact renewable projects at scale
- Influence projects from day one
- Collaborate with industry experts in a dynamic, forward-thinking team
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Development Engineer, Battery storage, BESS, Project development, Project management, Commercial, Tendering, Procurement, Renewable energy, Power generation, Electrical engineering
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