Engineering Manager BESS

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 27 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Energy Storage / BESS
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SKILLS

UK grid connection processes compliance Utility-scale BESS Projects HV design power system modelling BESS technology Connection agreements UK Grid code

FULL DESCRIPTION

Engineering Manager BESS

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] are engaged to help our industry-leading client build up their UK team and currently we're on the hunt to find an Engineering Manager with up to date knowledge and success with the UK grid connection processes and compliance to join and lead on our client's Utility-scale BESS Projects

Job Details

  • Post date: 2 April, 2026
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Sector: Energy Storage / BESS
  • Job ID 31131

Role

  • Provide technical and commercial leadership for HV design power system modelling, BESS technology and Connection agreements
  • Oversee contract negotiations and ensure cost optimisation and risk mitigation related to grid integration, substation design, and contracts
  • Ensure compliance with UK Grid code, CUSC and Grid Connection Agreements to drive project’s viability and financial success
  • You’ll provide your own specialist expertise, ideally within HV design, grid connections and BESS, and supplement additional expertise required through established contractor
  • Undertake technology and contractor technical reviews for BESS and renewable projects, ensuring compatibility, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance
  • Manage technical due diligence and the relationship with Lenders Technical Advisors and Owners Engineers

Requirements

  • Bachelors of Electrical Engineering with related experience
  • Demonstrable success in engineering for energy infrastructure including hands-on design experience
  • Expertise in multiple of the following key areas: Substations, HV switchgear, HV protection, bulk earthworks and power system modelling
  • Able to balance Technical and Commercial priorities
  • Expertise in Substation design and UK grid connection processes (National Grid ESO, CUSC)
  • Successful experience negotiating contracts with technology providers and BoP/EPC contractors
  • Able to work on a hybrid model from the London office (roughly 2-3 days per week in office)
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