Engineering Manager - Solar EPC · Fuse Energy

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:15:29 GMT
Engineering

Fuse Energy · London · hybrid

The Engineering Manager will lead all engineering and design activities across the UK utility-scale solar and BESS portfolio, from early-stage development through construction and commissioning. This role is responsible for delivering robust, bankable, and cost-optimised designs, aligned with grid requirements, planning constraints, and construction best practices.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the engineering function across utility-scale solar and BESS projects in the UK

Defining and implementing standards, processes, and best practices

Acting as technical authority across development, EPC, and operations

Building and scaling internal engineering capability

Allocating resources across a multi-project pipeline

Overseeing engineering from development through commissioning

Ensuring designs are optimised for cost, constructability, and performance

Managing external consultants to ensure quality and timely delivery

Supporting handover into construction and providing delivery-phase support

Overseeing system design, including layouts, DC/AC, and HV infrastructure

Ensuring integration of substations, grid connections, protection systems, and SCADA

Reviewing grid requirements, connection agreements, and planning conditions

Overseeing grid studies and key engineering deliverables (SLDs, layouts, specs, BoQs)

Ensuring compliance with UK Grid Code, G99/G100, and relevant standards

Maintaining alignment with HSE requirements and industry best practices

Staying current with evolving regulatory and technical requirements

Acting as key technical interface for internal teams, lenders, and partners

Supporting technical due diligence and managing independent engineers

Collaborating across development, construction, and asset management

Driving standardisation across designs, specifications, and processes

Leading initiatives to improve efficiency, cost, and project performance

Acting as escalation point for complex technical challenges