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

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The Electrical Engineer will provide electrical engineering expertise across the UK utility-scale solar and BESS portfolio, supporting projects from development through construction and commissioning.

This role is focused on technical assurance, grid compliance, and electrical performance of projects, ensuring all systems are delivered safely, compliantly, and in line with operational and grid requirements.

Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering & Assurance

Act as the electrical SME across utility-scale solar and BESS projects Review and validate designs from consultants and EPC contractors Ensure systems are compliant, fit for purpose, and aligned with project requirements Provide technical challenge to optimise performance and reliability

Grid & Compliance

Review grid connection agreements and ensure DNO/TSO compliance Oversee and validate grid studies conducted by third parties Ensure compliance with UK Grid Code, G99/G100, and relevant standards Support regulatory and technical compliance across all project phases

Project Delivery

Provide electrical support from development through commissioning Act as key interface between internal teams and EPC contractors Review deliverables and respond to technical queries (RFIs/TQs) Support handover to operations, ensuring performance expectations are met

Construction & Commissioning

Support site activities including construction, energisation, and commissioning Witness testing of substations and grid connections Troubleshoot electrical issues during delivery and early operations Ensure as-built systems meet approved designs and grid requirements

Stakeholder Collaboration

Collaborate with development, construction, and asset management teams Interface with DNOs/TSOs, ICPs, and external advisors Support lender technical due diligence and independent engineer reviews

Requirements

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

4–8+ years of experience in electrical engineering within the power or renewable energy sector Experience working on utility-scale solar, BESS, or power infrastructure projects Strong understanding of MV/HV systems, substations, and grid connection infrastructure Familiarity with UK grid connection processes and standards (DNO/TSO, Grid Code, G99/G100) Experience reviewing electrical studies (load flow, fault level, protection coordination) Exposure to commissioning and energisation of electrical systems Ability to review and challenge third-party engineering deliverables Strong understanding of electrical safety and compliance requirements

As a person

Strong attention to detail with a focus on safety and compliance Confident in challenging external contractors and consultants Proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable in a delivery-focused environment Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders

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