BESS Technical Manager - UK & Ireland

Job Description:

BESS Technical Manager - UK & Ireland Location: Rugby (Hybrid with site travel as required)
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + benefits

Overview
We are retained by a growing organisation within the UK energy and infrastructure sector to appoint a BESS Technical Manager. This role offers a strong step-up opportunity for Senior Engineers who are ready to take on broader responsibility while continuing to operate as a technical authority.

The position provides technical leadership across the delivery and operation of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) assets, supporting projects from late-stage development through construction, commissioning, and into operation. Alongside this, the role introduces people leadership and stakeholder management responsibilities, with structured support in place.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership (Primary Focus)

• Act as technical lead across BESS projects, ensuring robust system design and delivery
• Review and define technical specifications, system architecture, and performance requirements
• Support procurement activities, including technical evaluations and contractor/OEM selection
• Oversee commissioning, testing, and technical acceptance of BESS assets
• Monitor asset performance, degradation, and availability, implementing optimisation strategies
• Lead fault investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with grid codes, industry standards, and safety requirement

People & Capability Development (Supported Step-Up)

• Take responsibility for the technical guidance and development of a small engineering team
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and day-to-day technical direction
• Support workload planning and prioritisation across projects
• Develop leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capability with support from senior management
• Contribute to building a consistent, high-performing technical function

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with project management, construction, asset management, and operations teams
• Interface with EPC contractors, OEMs, DNOs, and consultants
• Support decision-making by translating complex technical issues into clear recommendations

Candidate Profile

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong technical experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) or grid-connected power assets
• Solid understanding of power systems, power electronics, and electrical infrastructure
• Currently operating at Senior Engineer or Lead Engineer level, or in an early-stage management role
• Comfortable acting as a technical authority and influencing project decisions
• Motivated to develop people leadership and broader management capability

Desirable Experience

• Utility-scale or commercial BESS project exposure
• Familiarity with EMS, PCS, HV/LV systems, transformers, and protection schemes
• Experience working within EPC-led delivery models
• Background in renewable energy, generation, or transmission/distribution environments

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A clearly defined step-up pathway into technical management for those applicants who are ready to broaden their scope and influence 
• Ongoing support, mentoring, and professional development
• Exposure to large-scale, complex energy infrastructure projects
• Hybrid working with meaningful site and project involvement