Summary
An established and fast-growing renewable energy IPP is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support the development and delivery of utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.
This is an opportunity to join a well-capitalised platform with an active development pipeline and a strong track record across the UK and Europe.
The role requires someone to be in the London offices 2-3 times per week
Responsibilities
- Provide electrical engineering input across development, construction and asset delivery teams.
- Lead and support conceptual design studies, feasibility assessments and technical due diligence for PV and BESS projects.
- Prepare and manage Employer’s Requirements (ERs) for electrical works for tender processes.
- Review and audit contractor (EPC/ICP/EBOP) designs to ensure compliance with ERs and grid requirements.
- Evaluate electrical designs including:
- HV/MV substation design
- Primary plant layouts
- Protection & control systems
- Power system studies
- Earthing design
- LV distribution systems
- Support grid connection strategy, reviewing DNO/TSO requirements and grid agreements.
- Collaborate with procurement teams to specify key electrical equipment.
- Drive standardisation and optimisation initiatives to reduce CAPEX and OPEX.
- Provide technical support during construction and coordinate resolution of site-related electrical design issues.
Experience Required
- BEng (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years’ experience in renewable energy project design and/or construction.
- Strong understanding of grid connections for power generation projects.
- Experience with PV and/or BESS plant design.
- Proficiency with electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, PowerFactory or equivalent).
- Experience reviewing electrical schematics and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of grid code compliance and international electrical standards.
- Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness (ability to link design decisions to CAPEX/OPEX impact).
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing IPP environment.
