Bess Construction Leader

Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage (BESS)

Italy

Are you an experienced BESS or Power Infrastructure professional looking to play a key role in delivering some of Europe's most exciting utility-scale Battery Energy Storage projects?

An established renewable energy developer is looking to appoint a BESS Technical & Construction Leader to support the successful delivery of utility-scale BESS projects across the UK and Italy, from Ready-to-Build through to commissioning, energisation and commercial operation.

Working closely with the Technical Director, you'll bridge the gap between development and construction, ensuring projects are technically robust, safely delivered and handed over to operations to the highest standards.

The Opportunity

This is a varied technical delivery role where you'll be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, working alongside EPC contractors, OEMs, Owner's Engineers and Grid Operators to successfully deliver utility-scale battery storage assets.

You'll be responsible for reviewing technical designs, coordinating construction activities, supporting commissioning and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and in line with contractual and grid compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of utility-scale BESS projects from Ready-to-Build through construction, commissioning and commercial operation.
• Review technical designs including plant layouts, HV infrastructure, SCADA, control systems, fire protection and grid interfaces.
• Assist with EPC and OEM procurement, technical specifications and tender evaluations.
• Coordinate technical interfaces between developers, EPC contractors, Owner's Engineers, OEMs and project stakeholders.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, HSE compliance and contractor performance.
• Support grid compliance activities with UK and Italian network operators.
• Coordinate commissioning, energisation, performance testing and project acceptance.
• Review project schedules, technical risks, change requests and contractor deliverables.
• Support project handover, ensuring all commissioning documentation, O&M manuals and technical records are complete.

About You

We're keen to speak with experienced engineers who have been directly involved in delivering utility-scale Battery Energy Storage or comparable HV electrical infrastructure projects.

You’ll ideally have experience across several of the following:

• Utility-scale Battery Energy Storage (BESS)
• HV/MV Electrical Infrastructure
• Grid Connections
• EPC Project Delivery
• Commissioning & Energisation
• Substations
• SCADA & Control Systems
• Protection Systems
• Construction Management
• Owner's Engineer or Technical Delivery

Experience Required

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering, Construction Management or similar.
• Minimum five years' experience delivering utility-scale renewable or power infrastructure projects.
• Practical experience supporting projects through detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Strong understanding of BESS technology, PCS, transformers, HV/MV systems, protection, SCADA and grid compliance.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, OEMs, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Working knowledge of EPC contracts, warranties, technical specifications and contractor management.
• Experience delivering projects in either the UK or Italy, with exposure to both considered highly advantageous.
• Fluent English is essential. Italian language skills would be beneficial.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on large-scale utility battery storage projects across Europe.
• Join a growing technical delivery team at the forefront of the energy transition.
• Long-term career progression within an expanding renewable energy business.
• International project exposure across the UK and Italy.
• Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

If you're passionate about delivering utility-scale Battery Energy Storage projects and want to be part of Europe's growing clean energy sector, we'd love to hear from you.