Project Engineer - Battery Storage Developer

at  Mint Selection

Location

United Kingdom
Job type:

Permanent
Contact name:

Oli Hunt
Contact email:

o.hunt@mintselection.com
Job ref:

34750
Published:

3 days ago

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or PM certification is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of project management experience in the energy sector, with a focus on energy storage projects

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of energy storage technologies and systems.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Salesforce).
• Deep appreciation for the value drivers of Energy Storage projects.
• Support the Project Manager in understanding, defending, and optimising the project economics such that value of the asset is maximised at each major milestone.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of successfully applying and delivering town planning applications, including liaising with LPA.
• Grid connections – The Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring and timely and commercial attractive grid connection is achieved, with support from Project Manager.
• The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring the land rights for the project are secured in a timely and commercial acceptable form, with Support from Project Manager

Project Planning and Initiation:

• Work with Project Manager to define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Lead the develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budget, and resource allocation, with support from Project Manager. Ensuring coordination with portfolio and corporate levels plan and budget.

Project Execution:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties to ensure the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget and maximising market value.
• Develop and manage project programmes and work plans utilising task management system in Salesforce. Support Project Manager in ensuring milestone are met, managed, and reported.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders, in coordination with Project Manager.
• Maintain regular communication with Project Manager and Senior Management Team (SMT) and where applicable investor and project acquirers.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior management and stakeholders on project progress, always using Salesforce and primary basis for progress reporting.

Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, own and mitigate project risks. The PM will own the overall project risk register, in coordination with Project Engineers and other team members.
• Develop risk management plans and implement strategies to minimise project risks. Resource Management:
• Allocate project resources appropriately, ensuring efficient utilisation.
• Manage and lead project teams, providing guidance and support to ensure project success.

Quality Assurance:

• Monitor project progress and perform quality assurance checks to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards and specifications.
• Assist Project Manager in implementing quality control processes.

Financial Management:

• Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
• Prepare and present project financial reports and updates, with support from Project Manager and SMT.
• Ensure all financial objectives are met.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Generate and submit regular project status reports to management and stakeholders.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure that all projects comply with statutory, regulatory and company policy requirements.
• Ensure remain diligently updated on industry standards and best practices.
• Responsibility concerning project level Health and Safety and associated statutory and regulatory requirements such as CDM are fully understood.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or PM certification is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of project management experience in the energy sector, with a focus on energy storage projects.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of energy storage technologies and systems.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Salesforce).
• Deep appreciation for the value drivers of Energy Storage projects.
• Support the Project Manager in understanding, defending, and optimising the project economics such that value of the asset is maximised at each major milestone.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of successfully applying and delivering town planning applications, including liaising with LPA.
• Grid connections – The Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring and timely and commercial attractive grid connection is achieved, with support from Project Manager.
• The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring the land rights for the project are secured in a timely and commercial acceptable form, with Support from Project Manager.

Would you appreciate further information regarding this appointment? Click apply if you have an up-to-date CV that you’re able to share. If not, please send me an email at o.hunt@mintselection.com to arrange a confidential chat. I look forward to hearing from you!