BESS Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£100,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) Inverter Manufacturer Training Contractor Management (EPCs) Grid Compliance FAT/SAT Technical Project Management Renewable Energy Stakeholder Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

BESS Engineer

Location: London

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £85,000 - £100,000 per annum + Bonus + Pension + Benefits

Sector: Solar & Energy Storage

Reference: BBBH34314_1778167383

Job Description

ERSG are working with a leading investor in Renewable Energy assets to hire a BESS-focused Engineer. This role will see the successful candidate join a market-leader to ensure the delivery of their growing BESS portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Being the lead person on technical developments in the Battery industry - supporting internal and external stakeholders with technical comprehension of BESS.
  • Identification and selection of BESS, PCS and EMS providers.
  • Support colleagues through acquisition, JVs and project development stages from a technical perspective.
  • Ensure FAT/SATs are completed.
  • Ensuring delivery of projects in accordance with grid compliance.

Requirements

  • Strong background within BESS (upwards of three years).
  • Training with inverter manufacturers is a bonus.
  • Critical: Experience of managing contractors such as EPCs.
  • Hybrid role - based in client's offices for four days per week.
  • Travel to site during commissioning and energisation phases (expenses covered).

ERSG are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants.

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