BESS Construction Leader
Pubblicato il 25-09-2026 - Jam in Balgano
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 sche