BESS Asset Management Engineer

Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working with one of our high-profile clients to appoint an Asset Management Engineer on a permanent basis.

Job Title: BESS Asset Management Engineer

Location: Hybrid/remote (UK or Germany)

Travel: As required but typically less than 25%

Hours: General office hours

Overview of the role

The position of Asset Management Engineer presents an opportunity to be part of the growing Asset Management function within the business. Reporting to the O&M Manager, Asset Management & Technology, the BESS Asset Management Engineer is responsible for overseeing asset performance and managing Operations and Maintenance services provided by third-party O&M providers and BESS suppliers across the company’s portfolio. The role will ensure service providers deliver against contractual requirements while working collaboratively with them to maximise asset performance, availability, revenue generation, and long-term value.

The role will work extensively with key stakeholders across Engineering & Construction, Commercial, Trading, HSE, Finance, Technology, and external stakeholders to ensure that factors impacting the effective operation of BESS assets are understood and actively managed. The role will support the safe, reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of the portfolio whilst identifying opportunities for optimisation and continuous improvement.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse the performance, availability, reliability, and efficiency of BESS assets against operational and contractual KPIs.
• Identify asset performance trends and implement initiatives to optimise operational and commercial outcomes.
• Analyse SCADA, EMS, BMS, metering and OEM data to identify performance issues and optimisation opportunities.
• Produce asset performance reports, dashboards and technical reviews.
• Lead investigations into underperformance events and coordinate corrective actions.

Contractor & O&M Management

• Manage external O&M contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, service agreements, and performance standards.
• Review maintenance programmes and coordinate planned outages to minimise operational impact.
• Monitor maintenance delivery performance and contractor KPIs.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of contractor activities and maintenance records.
• Ensure timely resolution of defects, failures, incidents, and operational issues.
• Support contractor performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate maintenance planning with commercial and trading activities to minimise revenue impacts.
• Regular site visits to allocated assets to monitor contractor activities and confirm asset integrity.
• Interface with BESS suppliers, OEM service teams, integrators, and specialist contractors.
• Facilitate effective communication between internal teams and suppliers to resolve technical issues.
• Manage supplier escalations and monitor response performance.
• Support warranty management activities and technical claims.
• Review supplier performance and identify opportunities for service improvement.
• Ensure OEM support services align with operational requirements and commercial objectives.

Commercial Interface Management

• Work with Commercial team to monitor operational impacts on revenue and identify opportunities to improve market participation.
• Support Commercial team in interactions with Route-to-Market providers in the areas of technical and operational performance
• Ensure assets are operated in accordance with applicable Grid Code, Distribution Code, Health & Safety and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain asset documentation, technical records, operating procedures and compliance evidence.

General

• Take responsibility for ensuring operational and technical escalations are managed effectively.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Asset Management function.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, operational excellence and asset value optimisation.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required within the scope of the role.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems or related discipline.
• Experience in Asset Management, Operations, Engineering or Performance Management within the energy, utilities, renewables or infrastructure sectors.
• Familiarity with German Grid Code, Distribution Code, electricity and ancillary services markets and operational requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience analysing operational and performance data.
• Knowledge and experience of utility-scale BESS, renewable generation assets or power systems.
• Strong understanding of asset reliability and operational performance management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using Power BI or equivalent reporting platforms.
• Full driving licence
• Willingness to travel to operational sites.
• Knowledge of German electricity markets and ancillary services.
• Experience using SCADA, EMS or CMMS platforms.
• Experience with RAMS, COSHH and contractor management processes.

Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.