BESS Advisory Consultant
Description
Do you want to work to make Power for Good?
We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.
We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.
RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.
Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.
The position
We are expanding our Advisory Services team within Asset Management and are looking for an engineer with early-career consultancy experience who wants to work across the full lifecycle of battery storage projects.
This is a client-facing technical role suited to engineers who enjoy combining technical analysis, commercial awareness and project delivery.
You will work with investors, developers and asset owners across BESS projects in the UK and Europe, supporting activities such as technical due diligence, Owner’s Engineer roles and advisory mandates.
You will deliver technical advisory services across battery storage projects from development through operations, including:
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Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal for engineers with strong experience who want to move further into technical consulting and client advisory within the energy storage sector.
You may currently work in:
Key Experience
We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience with:
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Skills
Qualifications
Why Join RES
At RES, you’ll work with experts across wind, solar and energy storage while helping clients deliver the next generation of renewable infrastructure.
We offer:
Do you want to work to make Power for Good?
We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.
We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.
RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.
Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.
The position
We are expanding our Advisory Services team within Asset Management and are looking for an engineer with early-career consultancy experience who wants to work across the full lifecycle of battery storage projects.
This is a client-facing technical role suited to engineers who enjoy combining technical analysis, commercial awareness and project delivery.
You will work with investors, developers and asset owners across BESS projects in the UK and Europe, supporting activities such as technical due diligence, Owner’s Engineer roles and advisory mandates.
You will deliver technical advisory services across battery storage projects from development through operations, including:
- Delivering Technical Due Diligence and Owner’s Engineer assignments
- Supporting project development and construction monitoring
- Reviewing BESS system design, EPC contracts and technical documentation
- Supporting financial close technical reviews for investors and lenders
- Conducting site visits and technical assessments
- Preparing clear technical reports and presentations for clients
- Managing project scope, timelines and budgets for advisory assignments
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Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal for engineers with strong experience who want to move further into technical consulting and client advisory within the energy storage sector.
You may currently work in:
- A renewables consultancy
- Owner’s Engineer / Lenders Engineer team
- BESS developer or EPC technical team
- Engineering consultancy supporting renewable infrastructure
Key Experience
We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience with:
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) or renewable energy projects
- Technical due diligence, owner’s engineer or technical advisory work
- Reviewing technical designs, contracts and project documentation
- Client-facing technical reporting
- Project lifecycle exposure (development → construction → operations)
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Skills
- Strong technical writing and reporting ability
- Commercial awareness of infrastructure projects
- Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
- Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Willingness to travel for site visits
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering or related discipline
- Strong experience in renewable energy, storage or infrastructure consulting
- Valid UK driving licence
Why Join RES
At RES, you’ll work with experts across wind, solar and energy storage while helping clients deliver the next generation of renewable infrastructure.
We offer:
- Exposure to high-profile renewable projects
- Opportunities to work across technical, commercial and advisory disciplines
- A global network of renewable energy professionals
- Strong support for career development in technical consulting