Head of Engineering role in Reading, UK

In short

Join as Head of Engineering for a leading IPP, overseeing multimillion-pound solar and battery projects across Northern Europe while leading a multidisciplinary team.

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Head of Engineering (Reading or Amsterdam)

A leading IPP is accelerating the energy transition, designing, building, and operating utility-scale solar farms and battery storage across the UK and Northern Europe. Having 1.1GW of renewable assets, they are targeting a further 1.3GW by 2031.

They are now looking for a Head of Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team and oversee the design and delivery of a grid-scale solar PV and BESS project pipeline.

You'll be our key technical authority, overseeing £100–150m of construction annually across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands and Belgium. Leading teams across Mechanical, Electrical, C&I, CAD, Grid Connection and Civil Engineering, you'll shape our engineering vision and drive delivery from feasibility through to commissioning.

The role

  • Lead design of grid-scale solar PV and BESS systems
  • Oversee feasibility, site assessments and grid evaluations
  • Manage budgets, contracts and capital project delivery
  • Drive technology selection and engineering standards
  • Ensure HSEQ compliance across the project lifecycle
  • Interface with regulators, utilities, investors and partners
  • Grow and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team

What they're looking for

  • Grid-scale solar PV and BESS design experience
  • Battery expertise BMS, cell chemistry, degradation
  • UK DNO/TSO connection and testing experience
  • HAZOP/HAZID and HSE risk management
  • Full turnkey construction experience (civils to commissioning)
  • Proven multidisciplinary team leadership
  • Netherlands/Belgian BESS market knowledge
  • CDM 2015 / Principal Designer experience
  • Dutch or Flemish language skills

Qualifications

  • Degree in an engineering discipline
  • Chartered Engineer preferred
  • Proven UK grid-scale BESS/solar PV track record required
  • Experience in the Netherlands and/or Belgian markets (desirable)

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Job Title

If you feel you would be suitable for thisHead of Engineering role then please apply below, and your specialist consultant Jack Brownrigg will be in touch with you

Location

This job is located in , Reading, UK

Employment Type

Permanent / Full-time

Salary information

The available salary for this role is negotiable depending on experience

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