Battery Energy Storage Systems Consultant
July 31, 2023
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS CONSULTANT required by our client, within the Renewable Industry, to be assigned on a PERMANENT basis, located in Glasgow- UK
POSITION SCOPE
The position of ‘BESS Consultant’ will be responsible for delivering client facing Advisory Services activities across our Asset Management portfolio.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understand and interpret client’s needs, clearly communicating client’s goals to internal and external stakeholders
- Be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of Advisory Services and one-off projects on behalf of clients including due diligence, owners engineering and general technical mission
- Support our growth and cost reduction targets
- Undertake technical, project management, commercial and customer-facing activities
- Support regular communication with target clients and provide feedback to the business units to refine the product offering
- Candidates must be able to carry out Energy Yield Assessments (EYAs) by themselves or review third party EYAs.
- Prepare & deliver presentations and reports for Asset Management team and/or clients Internal Engagement
- Ensuring that appropriate contracts are agreed with clients and time and cost is accounted for appropriately within the business
- Ensure the quality of work meets clients’ expectations
- Work with all internal stakeholders, and any sub-contractors
- Ensure project deliverables stay on time, on target, and on budget
- Supporting the development of proposals to secure new work
- Responsibility for the financial performance of any projects managed
- Mentor and support less experienced team members
- Identify and communicate relevant technological developments or regulatory changes which may impact the business or provide new opportunities
- Work with clients to identify their requirements and key points of contact
- Attending client meetings and undertaking site visits within the UK and globally
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree or equivalent experience in an Engineering or relevant Business / Commercial discipline
- Valid driving license for use within UK
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the renewable industry
- Knowledge and experience of technical due diligence drafting
- Contract specification review and preparation Competent user of Microsoft Office365 products
- Understanding of technical aspects of renewable energy infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of BESS systems
- Established network of contacts within the renewables industry
- Understanding of commercial aspects of renewable energy infrastructure projects (including project finance)
- Proven ability to produce clear written reports and communicate verbally in English
- Strong commercial and contractual awareness, Team player, Project management, Initiative/Self-motivated, Planning and organizing, Attention to Detail, Completer finisher, Ability to manage and priorities multiple tasks, Willingness to travel, Proficiency in other language(s)
- Previous demonstrable experience in performing owners engineering, due diligence, technical auditing, technical advisory and/or consultancy activities in the BESS field
- Similar consultancy or in-field experience with battery storage systems would be considered advantageous
- Experience in the renewables industry in a technical consulting capacity
- Managing budgets and project costs
- Client facing experience in a consultancy role